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SL vs BAN Highlights, 1st ODI: Spinners, Asalanka Power Sri Lanka to Dominant Win vs Bangladesh

Sports · Colombo

SL vs BAN Highlights, 1st ODI: Spinners, Asalanka Power Sri Lanka to Dominant Win vs Bangladesh

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SL vs BAN: Get all the highlights from the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh which happened in Colombo.See the Story

Bangladesh Aims for Redemption in Crucial ODI Against Sri Lanka | Sports-Games

Cricket · Colombo

Bangladesh Aims for Redemption in Crucial ODI Against Sri Lanka | Sports-Games

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Bangladesh Aims for Redemption in Crucial ODI Against Sri Lanka Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz chose to bat first after winning the toss in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, held at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium. The visitors aim to bounce back from a 77-run loss in the first game, with the series currently led by Sri Lanka.Adjustments in the lineup feature Sri Lanka introducing spin bowling allrounder Dunith Wellalage and fast bowler Du…See the Story

IND vs ENG: From Prince to King! Shubman Gill Breaks Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Records

Sachin Tendulkar · Colombo

IND vs ENG: From Prince to King! Shubman Gill Breaks Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Records

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SL vs BAN 2025, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Report: The visitors succumbed to one of the worst collapses in ODI history See the Story

Sri Lanka’s Troubled Nation Lanka Finance Placed Under Administration

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank has appointed an administrator to run the Nation Lanka Finance Plc, using its new powers to resolved troubled banks and finance companies, after the firm failed to meet capital requirements and regulations. The central bank said the decision was taken to “safeguard the interests of depositors and creditors, as the current financial condition of the company poses a risk of further deterioration” and the stab…Cricket · Colombo See the Story

‘Praja Shakthi’ National Programme Launched to Eradicate Poverty

‘Praja Shakthi’ national programme launched to eradicate poverty The post ‘Praja Shakthi’ national programme launched to eradicate poverty appeared first on LankaXpress.Poverty · Colombo See the Story

Sri Lanka private credit expands Rs133bn in May

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s private credit expanded 133 billion rupees in May 2025, up from 71 billion in April, while commercial bank credit to government declined, official data show. Private credit has expanded 478.6 billion rupees in the first five months of 2025, compared to only 71.5 billion rupees last year. The central bank cut its policy rate last month, amid warnings that it was similar late cycle cuts that had been made after private cr…Cricket · Colombo Read Article

Beira Lake seaplane operations enter new chapter

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired an important meeting at the Ministry of Defence on Thursday (July 3) to discuss the reintroduction of Beira Lake as a water aerodrome, an initiative poised to bring renewed vitality to Sri Lanka’s tourism and domestic aviation sectors. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review plans for Cinnamon Air, operated by Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, to take over seaplane o…Colombo · Colombo Read Article

Govt Unveils 5-Year Plan to Triple Digital Exports and Transform Economy - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka has unveiled an ambitious five-year roadmap to transform its digital economy, aiming for a fivefold boost in digital GDP—from 3–4% to over 15%—alongside a threefold surge in digital exports and a doubling of the digital workforce to 200,000. The plan, presented by Chief Presidential Adviser on Digital Economy Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, marks a significant pivot from past fragmented digital efforts to a comprehensive, trust-driven strategy…Economy · Colombo Read Article

Time for Foresight, Not Folly: Reflections On Minister Handunneththi’s WEF Appearance - Colombo Telegraph

By Roshan Pussewela – There has been an overwhelming reaction among Sri Lankans, both at home and abroad, about Minister Sunil Handunneththi’s recent appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Sadly, much of it has been negative, and rightly so. What should have been an opportunity to present Sri Lanka’s case to the world became, instead, an embarrassing episode, largely due to the Minister’s inability to communicate effectively in English, t…Colombo · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka’s Trade Dynamics - Colombo Telegraph

By Visvalingam Muralithas – Visvalingam Muralithas After experiencing its most severe economic contraction in decades, Sri Lanka’s economy is gradually turning a corner. Between 2022 and 2023, the country underwent a painful but necessary period of adjustment following a debt-fueled crisis. The latest projections for 2024–2027 suggest a modest but sustained recovery, with signs of improving investor confidence, rising consumption, and renewed ca…Economy · Colombo Read Article

Rise in Coconut Prices a Continuation of a Global Phenomenon Dating Back to 2020

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The steep rise in the price of coconut was not a sudden phenomenon but a continuation of what the sector has been experiencing since around 2020 with the outbreak of the pandemic, said a senior official with the Coconut Development Board (CDB).Cricket · Colombo See the Story

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