Srilanka 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 a constitutional crisis. (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 has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP contracting by 3.6% in 2020. (Source: The Hindu)
- 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: Colombo Gazette)
Security
- The Sri Lankan military has launched a new operation to clear the eastern province of the country of terrorist groups. (Source: The Island)
- The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to increase the country's defense budget to improve the country's security. (Source: Daily Mirror)
Environment
- Sri Lanka has been hit by a severe drought, with many parts of the country experiencing water shortages. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new law to protect the country's environment, including measures to reduce plastic waste. (Source: The Sunday Times)
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 invest in the country's sports infrastructure, including the construction of new stadiums. (Source: Daily News)
Other News
- Sri Lanka has been hit by a series of floods and landslides, with many parts of the country experiencing heavy rainfall. (Source: The New York Times)
- The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to introduce a new law to protect the country's cultural heritage, including measures to preserve ancient temples and monuments. (Source: The Hindu)