Sri Lanka's Colombo port is witnessing a significant increase in container volumes in recent weeks, attributed to vessels diverting from tensions in the southern Red Sea.

Colombo port experiences surge in traffic amid Red Sea tensions

The state-of-the-art Chinese research vessel, Shin Yan 6, made its way to the Port of Colombo on October 25. Sri Lanka has granted the vessel a 48-hour research window along its west coast.

Data Lab | Shin Yan 6 in question: Is China arm-twisting Sri Lanka to comply with its demands?

India has shared its concerns with Sri Lanka multiple times on the issue of maritime security. But, still, a new Chinese marine research vessel, Shi Yan 6, is expected to dock at Colombo and Hambantota port in Sri Lanka by October this year AND is likely to stay till November 2023.

Is Sri Lanka veering towards China?

Sri Lanka now allying with India's serious concerns and what would, of course, be viewed in Beijing as a serious num. Sri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry has now underlined that Colombo has not given any permission to a Chinese vessel to dock the Humbunta port adding that India's security concerns are very important to Colombo.

Sri Lanka's FM: Did not give permission to Chinese Vessel to dock

IND vs PAK Colombo Weather LIVE Update: India and Pakistan will clash for the second time in the much-awaited Super Four match of Asia Cup 2023. R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, will host the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday, September 10.

IND vs PAK Weather Update: R Premadasa Stadium dazzles under bright sun and clear skies; Match set to happen

The marquee India vs. Pakistan clash in the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 has been called off on Sunday due to rain. The reserve day, added especially for this game, will now come into action as the contest will resume on Monday, with India beginning the day at 24.

Asia Cup: Play called off in Colombo, India-Pakistan match to resume on Monday as reserve day

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) added a reserve day for India vs. Pakistan Super Four match in Colombo, to be played on Sunday, September 10, and Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha is seemingly unhappy with this selective call.

Asia Cup: Selective addition of ‘reserve day’ rule surprises Bangladesh head coach ahead of Sri Lanka tie

The five matches of Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 will be hosted in Colombo as originally scheduled. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), however, seems to be miffed with the decision and the manner in which the decision was taken by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Asia Cup: Colombo to remain host for remaining Super Four games and final as scheduled

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is mulling over shifting the venue of the Super Four matches of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 from Colombo to Hambantota to reduce the impact of rain.

Asia Cup: Hambantota might replace Colombo as venue for Super Four games amid rain threat

Sources report that a new Chinese Marine research vessel Shi Yan 6 is expected to dock at Colombo by October this year. Sri Lankan researchers to conduct scientific expeditions.

Chinese vessel prepares to dock to Colombo

Major protests that erupted across the country in a year caused the regime to shift. The previous president was forced to leave the nation. Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, saw a large gathering of protesters calling for economic reforms.

Hundreds gather in Sri Lankan capital city of Colombo, demand economic reforms

After facing its worst financial crisis since Independence, Sri Lanka has recorded single-digit inflation for the first time in two years. According to a statement from the Census and Statistics Office, the Colombo Consumer Price Index, which the Sri Lankan government uses to monitor inflation, showed a year-over-year rate of 6.

Sri Lanka records single-digit inflation after 2 years: Report  

Students in Sri Lanka are marching on the outskirts of the capital Colombo. They have been demanding the release of some student activists who were arrested earlier in anti-government protests. Among their demands was the high cost of living. The protesters faced off with the police and then the police used water cannon to disperse the mob. Tear gas shells were also lobbed at the crowd.

Police fire tear gas and water on protestors | Sri Lanka News

Former finance minister and National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Basil Rajapaksa, left for Dubai early on Monday (May 07) aboard an Emirates flight, as per Ada Derana reports.

Sri Lanka’s former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa jets off to the US

The Department of Census and Statistics yesterday said that inflation in Colombo has dropped to 35.3 percent in April. Sri Lanka’s headline inflation, as measured by the Year-on-Year (Y-O-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), significantly eased to 35.3% in April 2023, in comparison to March 2023, the department said.

Sri Lanka inflation rate drops to lowest in a year as Colombo approves IMF package

Colombo's Singhalese sports club ground hosted the 144th the Royal-Thomian or the Battle of the Blues last week. Royal College, Colombo won the title and the awards presentation was graced by Sri Lankas President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Colombo's Singhalese sports club ground hosted 144th Battle of the Blues last week

Massive protests have erupted in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo over the government‘s decision to postpone the local government elections, citing the country‘s economic crisis. Some 10,000 people took to the streets, demanding polls be held as earlier scheduled for the 8th of March.

Sri Lanka Local Election Row: 10,000 protesters take to Colombo's streets

Massive protests against ruling Sri Lankan govt rocks Colombo

Sri Lanka has been going through tough times, the economic crisis coupled with rising inflation and a never ending political drama. Amid these issues, Sri Lanka is going to celebrate its 75th Independence Day and the country will focus on reformers' programs for the next 25 years amid the growing financial troubles.

WION Dispatch: Sri Lanka celebrates 75th Independence Day, India to join Colombo's celebrations

Victoria Nuland, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States, has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit. According to the U.S. Department of State, her visit is said to mark the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Sri Lanka relations.

U.S. announces another $30 Million in aid for Sri Lanka

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, this is his third such visit to the island nation since 2021 and the Indian Foreign Minister has met his counterpart Ali Sabry on Thursday. Listen in to what they said.

S Jaishankar in Sri Lanka: Colombo thanks Delhi for 'enormous support'

"My primary concern of coming to Columbo at this time is to express India's solidarity with Sri Lanka during this difficult moment. Last year, India extended $4 billion in terms of credits and rollovers to help Sri Lanka get through an economic crisis," says S Jaishankar in Colombo.

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's address in Colombo focuses on China, debt restructuring plan

'India didn't wait for others, did what was right,' says S Jaishankar in Colombo

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began a fresh austerity drive as the country aims to reduce its expenses and secure the IMF bailout. Now Colombo has temporarily frozen all government recruitments as new taxes and high electricity prices kicked in this week.

Sri Lanka: Cash-strapped nation announces hiring freeze, Colombo begins new austerity drive

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