Sri lanka news
Here are some recent news articles from Sri Lanka:
Politics
- Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a new Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, after the previous Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned following widespread protests against the government. (Source: BBC News)
- The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new law to regulate social media platforms, which critics say is an attempt to stifle free speech. (Source: Al Jazeera)
Economy
- Sri Lanka's economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country struggling to pay off its debt and facing a shortage of foreign exchange. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Sri Lankan government has imposed a tax on imported goods to try to boost revenue and stabilize the economy. (Source: The Hindu)
Security
- The Sri Lankan military has launched a operation against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist group that has been dormant since 2009. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Sri Lankan government has increased security measures in the capital city of Colombo following a series of bomb threats. (Source: Reuters)
Environment
- Sri Lanka is facing a severe environmental crisis, with the country's rivers and lakes polluted and its forests being cleared at an alarming rate. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Sri Lankan government has launched a program to plant 100 million trees to combat climate change and restore the country's forests. (Source: The Hindu)
Sports
- Sri Lanka's cricket team has been struggling in recent years, with the team losing several high-profile series. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
- The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to build a new cricket stadium in the capital city of Colombo. (Source: The Island)
Other News
- Sri Lanka is facing a severe shortage of fuel, with long queues forming at petrol stations across the country. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Sri Lankan government has launched a program to provide free sanitary products to schoolgirls across the country. (Source: The Hindu)