Tamils in Sri Lanka yearn for answers on relatives who disappeared in civil war
Thousands of people in Sri Lanka's north and east, went missing during the civil war in what were known as "enforced disappearances".
Wed Oct 26 2022
Former Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa will return next week - Local media
Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Sri Lankan envoy to Russia who is related to Rajapaksa, said he will arrive in Sri Lanka on Aug. 24.
Wed Aug 17 2022
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Tue Aug 16 2022
Soup kitchens feed Sri Lanka's poor amid bleak economic crisis
Rampant food inflation and chronic shortages of cooking gas and petrol are making daily life a battle for millions in Sri Lanka.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka: How political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil
Prime Minister and now interim President Ranil Wickremesinghe, is likewise facing calls to go amid political and economic turmoil.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Malaysians in Sri Lanka advised against participating in protests, rallies
Malaysians living in Sri Lanka are advised against participating in any rallies or protests, especially ahead of the presidential election.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Malaysians in Sri Lanka told to stay indoors as curfew imposed
The diplomatic mission asked them to stay indoors as protesters were marching towards the PM's office despite the curfew.
Wed Jul 13 2022
85 Malaysians in Sri Lanka reported safe - Saifuddin
The 85 Malaysians registered with the Malaysian High Commission in Sri Lanka were reported to be safe despite the latest tensions in that country, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Malaysians advised to defer non-essential travel to Sri Lanka
The ministry also called on other Malaysians currently in Sri Lanka but have yet to register with the High Commission to immediately do so.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Malaysians in Sri Lanka advised to be cautious
Currently, there are 85 Malaysians registered with the high commission in Colombo.
Wed May 11 2022
Rising interest rates in US will hinder foreign economies
The fallout can be felt beyond Americas borders, hitting shopkeepers in Sri Lanka, farmers in Mozambique and families in poorer countries around the world.
Thu May 05 2022
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[COLUMNIST] Sri Lanka's economic crisis and lessons to be learnt
The main blame for the mess in Sri Lanka should be placed not only on the shoulders of corrupt leaders but the people who elected them.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Public emergency declared in Sri Lanka amid economic woes
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a public emergency as the country faced a severe power crisis and rising inflation.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Ferry capsizes in Sri Lanka; at least 6 dead
The ferry was travelling from Kurinchakeni to the town of Kinniya along Sri Lanka's eastern coast.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka, south India kill at least 25
The govt has encouraged over a thousand families to move in with relatives to reduce the strain on government-run centres.
Thu Nov 11 2021