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Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. [1] Ptolemy, the 2nd century astronomer recorded that beryl and sapphire were
The Sri Lankan economic crisis [8] is a in Sri Lanka that started in 2019. [9] It is the country's worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. [9] It has led to unprecedented levels of inflation, near-depletion of foreign exchange reserves, shortages of medical supplies, and an increase in prices of basic commodities. [10]
During this time, the short circuit depressed voltages at the nearby Lakvijaya thermal power plant; both plants ultimately isolated from the Sri Lankan grid to prevent equipment damage. The missing generation induced a very rapid and severe decline in utility frequency that the network's protective devices could not arrest. [16]
Daily Mirror is a daily English-language newspaper published in Colombo, Sri Lanka, by Wijeya Newspapers. Its Sunday counterpart is the Sunday Times. [1] Its sister newspaper on financial issues is the Daily FT.
Wijeya Newspapers Limited (WNL) is a Sri Lankan media company which publishes a number of national newspapers and magazines. Formerly known as Wijeya Publications Limited, WNL was founded in 1979 by Ranjith Wijewardene, son of media mogul D. R. Wijewardena.
The Ceylon Daily Mirror was an English language daily newspaper in Ceylon published by Times of Ceylon Limited (TOCL). [1] [2] Modelled on the British Daily Mirror, it was founded in 1961 and was published from Colombo. [1] [2] [3] In 1966 it had an average net sales of 17,705. [2]
The Sunday Mirror was an English language weekly newspaper in Ceylon published by Times of Ceylon Limited (TOCL). [1] It was founded in 1966 and was published from Colombo. [1] In 1966 it had an average net sales of 20,629. [1] TOCL was nationalised by the Sri Lankan government in August 1977. [2]
Sri Lanka Mirror is a Sri Lankan news website. It is known for its independent reporting and critical reporting and has been targeted for this. It has been banned by the Sri Lankan Government. Eight of its journalists were arrested for allegedly maligning for maligning top government officials including the then President Mahinda Rajapakse.