Colombo news

Here are some recent news articles from Colombo, Sri Lanka:

Top Stories

  1. Sri Lanka's economy to grow 3.5% in 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Sri Lanka's economy to grow 3.5% in 2023, following a contraction of 3.6% in 2022. (Source: Colombo Gazette)
  2. Colombo's new international airport terminal opens: The new international airport terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo has been officially opened, featuring modern facilities and increased capacity. (Source: Daily Mirror)
  3. Sri Lanka's inflation rate drops to 64.3%: Sri Lanka's inflation rate has dropped to 64.3% in January 2023, down from 71.9% in December 2022, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. (Source: The Island)

Business

  1. Sri Lanka's stock market surges: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has seen a significant surge in recent days, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 2.5% in a single day. (Source: Daily Financial Times)
  2. New hotel project launched in Colombo: A new hotel project, the "Colombo City Hotel", has been launched in the heart of Colombo, featuring 120 rooms and modern amenities. (Source: The Sunday Times)
  3. Sri Lanka's tea exports increase: Sri Lanka's tea exports have increased by 12% in 2022, with the country earning $1.2 billion from tea exports. (Source: The Nation)

Sports

  1. Sri Lanka's cricket team loses to India: Sri Lanka's cricket team has lost to India in a recent Test match, with the Indian team winning by an innings and 222 runs. (Source: The Island)
  2. Colombo Marathon attracts international runners: The Colombo Marathon, held recently, attracted over 10,000 runners from around the world, including several international athletes. (Source: Daily Mirror)
  3. Sri Lanka's rugby team wins against Malaysia: Sri Lanka's national rugby team has won against Malaysia in a recent match, with a score of 34-14. (Source: The Sunday Times)

Other News

  1. Colombo's traffic congestion worsens: Colombo's traffic congestion has worsened in recent months, with commuters facing long delays and traffic jams. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Sri Lanka's education system faces challenges: Sri Lanka's education system is facing several challenges, including a shortage of teachers and infrastructure, according to a recent report. (Source: The Island)
  3. Colombo's weather forecast: The weather forecast for Colombo is expected to be partly cloudy with a high chance of rain showers in the coming days. (Source: Daily Mirror)

Please note that these are just a few examples of recent news articles from Colombo, Sri Lanka, and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.