Monkey Causes Islandwide Power Blackout in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka experienced a nationwide power outage on Sunday, February 9, due to an unexpected intruder—a monkey. The disruption began around 11:30 AM local time when the animal made contact with a grid transformer, triggering an imbalance in the electrical system. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody confirmed that […]
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Thumping Victory by President’s coalition in Sri Lanka Elections Thumping Victory by President’s coalition in Sri Lanka Elections COLOMBO, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leftist coalition won a thumping victory in a snap general election, gaining power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island
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IMF bilateral creditors back Sri Lanka on $12.5 bln bondholder debt rework IMF bilateral creditors back Sri Lanka on $12.5 bln bondholder debt rework COLOMBO, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework has received support from bilateral creditors and the International Monetary Fund, the finance ministry said on Friday, a huge
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India registers strong protest with Sri Lanka over fisherman death due to collision between Indian boat and navy ship India registers strong protest with Sri Lanka over fisherman death due to collision between Indian boat and navy ship India on Thursday registered a strong protest with Sri Lanka after an Indian fisherman died post-collision between
Sarath Fonseka declares presidential candidacy, vows to fight corruption Sarath Fonseka declares presidential candidacy, vows to fight corruption Key Highlights: Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, renowned for his leadership in defeating the LTTE, has officially declared his candidacy for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Presidential election. Fonseka, the former Army chief, pledged to tackle corruption and revitalize the
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Jayawardene Resigns as Sri Lanka Cricket Consultant Coach Jayawardene Resigns as Sri Lanka Cricket Consultant Coach Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the resignation of former batter and skipper Mahela Jayawardene from the post of consultant coach of the national teams at various levels following a disappointing ICC T20 World Cup campaign in the West Indies
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“Actively collaborating with India”: Sri Lankan president on several development initiatives “Actively collaborating with India”: Sri Lankan president on several development initiatives Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 20 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that they are actively collaborating with India in several sectors with a focus on solar and wind power and acquiring green
Presidential election crucial for Sri Lanka’s future: Prez Wickremesinghe Presidential election crucial for Sri Lanka’s future: Prez Wickremesinghe COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that the presidential elections scheduled to be held later this year will determine the island nation’s success and failure rather than the individual triumphs or losses, according to a
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PhonePe Launches UPI Payments in Sri Lanka PhonePe Launches UPI Payments in Sri Lanka Key Highlights: India’s fintech giant PhonePe has introduced its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in enhancing digital payment solutions in the country. The launch event, attended by dignitaries including India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka signs 20-year power deal with Adani Green of India Sri Lanka signs 20-year power deal with Adani Green of India COLOMBO, May 7 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (ADNA.NS), opens new tab for two wind power stations developed by the company, a
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Sri-Lanka Releases Tamil Nadu Fishermen; Safely Return to India Sri-Lanka Releases Tamil Nadu Fishermen; Safely Return to India Five fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, have been safely returned to India. The Indian embassy in Sri Lanka confirmed their repatriation, stating that they will arrive in India later this
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