Sri Lanka recorded 255 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Sri Lanka reported 9 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sri Lanka Coronavirus Recovered.

Imports from Sri Lanka in Australia increased to 24 AUD Million in March from 18 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Sri Lanka in Australia averaged 9.01 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33 AUD Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 1 AUD Million in June of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Sri Lanka.

Remittances in Sri Lanka decreased to 527 USD Million in February from 581 USD Million in January of 2020. Remittances in Sri Lanka averaged 509.16 USD Million from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 729.35 USD Million in January of 2018 and a record low of 241.34 USD Million in February of 2009. In Sri Lanka, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Remittances - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Sri Lanka decreased to 1907948.50 LKR Million in January from 1919417.40 LKR Million in December of 2019. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Sri Lanka averaged 1039166.73 LKR Million from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2140525.40 LKR Million in June of 2019 and a record low of 297382 LKR Million in March of 2003. This page provides - Sri Lanka Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Sri Lanka decreased by 7711.60 LKR Million in 2019. Changes in Inventories in Sri Lanka averaged 533207.98 LKR Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1217425.70 LKR Million in 2017 and a record low of -7711.60 LKR Million in 2019. In Sri Lanka, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Sri Lanka Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sri Lanka Three Month Interbank Rate was at 7.41 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 11.57 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 27.58 percent in January of 2001 and a record low of 0.13 percent in January of 2015. In Sri Lanka, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Sri Lanka Three Month Treasury Bill Yield - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Sri Lanka increased 13.20 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Sri Lanka averaged 5.75 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 14.70 percent in February of 2020 and a record low of -4.10 percent in February of 2012. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Sri Lanka was last recorded at 5.50 percent. Interest Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 7.77 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.50 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of 5.50 percent in May of 2020. In Sri Lanka, interest rates decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The official interest rates are the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate and the Standing Lending Facility (SDFR) Rate. This page provides - Sri Lanka Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Manodh Marks, the first person in Australia to be jailed for attempting to take control of an aircraft, could now be released from prison in two-and-a-half years.

As another year draws to a close, it's time to spin the globe and think about where we might travel in 2020. Here's our pick of the best places to head to in the coming year. Happy travels!

Four Sri Lankan athletes were stopped by police after cycling down the M74 motorway on Wednesday. The cyclists were pulled over near the exit for Motherwell and Hamilton and advised to ‘get off the road’.

Ahead of their group-stage opener against South Africa at the WACA in Perth on Sunday, England were out of sorts and slumped to a heavy defeat at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

EXCLUSIVE BY RICHARD GIBSON: England have a potentially more significant injury issue than that of Mark Wood for the tour of Sri Lanka with senior spinner Jack Leach a doubt.

PAUL NEWMAN AND RICHARD GIBSON: Jos Buttler may be given a stay of execution by England as there are concerns over how Ben Foakes plays the short ball.

Worcestershire off-spinner Moeen Ali revealed on Sunday that he misses playing for England ahead of talks with coach Chris Silverwood and captain Joe Root this week.

James Anderson is ready to declare himself fit for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka next month, although the decision on whether he goes on the trip is for the selectors to make.

RICHARD GIBSON IN DURBAN: Jofra Archer revealed the heartache behind the injury which has ruled him out of the Test series in Sri Lanka after being diagnosed with a stress fracture.

Adil Rashid has ruled himself out of contention for the Test tour of Sri Lanka to leave England with a paucity of spin options for next month's two-match series.

The England Test side are desperate for spin options. So Adil Rashid ruling himself out of next month's Sri Lanka tour will have been a painful blow. 

NASSER HUSSAIN: If you were picking a tennis squad to play on clay you wouldn't fill it with grass court specialists so I can see the argument for horses-for-courses selections.

BBC Test Match Special are on the verge of signing a deal which will see them broadcast live ball-by-ball coverage of England's tour to Sri Lanka, according to The Telegraph .

PAUL NEWMAN IN COLOMBO: England have banned autographs and selfies on their Sri Lankan tour and have asked supportersto keep their distance due to coronavirus.

England are considering calling off their tour of Sri Lanka before an anticipated 3,000 supporters leave home to head to Galle for the first Test.

Pakistan today hosted Test cricket for the first time in a decade against a backdrop of soldiers brandishing machine guns, low-flying army helicopters and armed police escorts.

Moeen Ali has been told to take his time over his Test comeback, with England expected to name uncapped Matt Parkinson as their third spinner for next month's tour of Sri Lanka.

KISHAN VAGHELA: James Anderson has admitted it was 'very frustrating' to be left out of England's tour to Sri Lanka but maintained he was looking forward to a full Lancashire pre-season.

PAUL NEWMAN IN COLOMBO: Dom Sibley begins the latest leg of his journey towards becoming an established Test opener confident he can adapt to the very different conditions in Sri Lanka.

There has been only one recorded case on the island to date but the squad are taking a proactive approach with all players and backroom staff provided with an 'immunity pack' for the Test tour

PAUL NEWMAN IN KATUNAYAKE, SRI LANKA: England were only facing an inexperienced Sri Lanka Cricket XI but Parkinson bowled with accuracy and varied his pace intelligently.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RICHARD EDWARDS: England may be on an upward Test curve after victory in South Africa, but in Sri Lanka they will be up against a coach who has their number.

Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from England's tour match in Sri Lanka due to an abdominal issue which team management insist is unrelated to Coronavirus concerns.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The ECB could face a legal battle with Sri Lankan officials to determine how the World Test Championship points for their postponed series are allocated

England were scheduled to play Tests in Galle and Colombo in March before the coronavirus outbreak shut down sport worldwide as countries introduced lockdown measures to prevent the spread.

NASSER HUSSAIN: If you were picking a tennis squad to play on clay you wouldn't fill it with grass court specialists so I can see the argument for horses-for-courses selections.

Laurence Fox visited the Barberyn retreat in Beruwala, on Sri Lanka's west coast, to undergo a 'no-frills detox'. He met with an Ayurvedic doctor and enjoyed beach walks and restorative massages.

KIERAN GILL: Nasri is to be let go by Anderlecht after apparently flying himself to Dubai and refusing to contact his club about his whereabouts. It is just the latest chapter in a controversial story.

Instantly naming Mahrez as the best current Arab player in the world, former City midfielder Nasri admitted he had reached his verdict 'because (Mahrez) is Algerian and I like his style of play.'

Kotla Test disrupted as players left breathless after the recent recent U-17 World Cup and Half Marathon faced crisis. More events to be held next year are currently under a cloud.

The former France international enjoyed a renaissance with Sevilla under Argentine Sampaoli in the 2016-17 season after spells with Arsenal and Manchester City.

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