Sri lanka latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Sri Lanka:

Politics

• Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a new Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, after the resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa. (Source: BBC News)
• The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new law to regulate social media platforms, amid concerns over online hate speech and misinformation. (Source: The Hindu)

Economy

• Sri Lanka's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP contracting by 3.6% in 2020. (Source: The Sri Lanka Daily Mirror)
• The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on foreign exchange earnings to boost the country's foreign exchange reserves. (Source: The Colombo Gazette)

Health

• Sri Lanka has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country's total number of cases now exceeding 80,000. (Source: The Sri Lanka Daily Mirror)
• The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccination program to combat the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Colombo Gazette)

Environment

• Sri Lanka has been hit by a severe drought, with many parts of the country experiencing water shortages. (Source: The Sri Lanka Daily Mirror)
• The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new policy to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable living. (Source: The Colombo Gazette)

Sports

• Sri Lanka's cricket team has been struggling in recent months, with the team losing several high-profile matches. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to invest in the country's sports infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums and sports facilities. (Source: The Colombo Gazette)

Other News

• Sri Lanka has been hit by a series of natural disasters, including floods and landslides, which have displaced thousands of people. (Source: The Sri Lanka Daily Mirror)
• The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new law to protect the country's wildlife and forests. (Source: The Colombo Gazette)