Crisis-hit Sri Lanka set for uneasy ‘economic war cabinet’
PM Wickremesinghe struggles to form “unity government” as opposition demands President Rajapaksa's resignation
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka lifts curfew for Buddhist festival
This year's Vesak event has been scaled down due to political instability brought on by the economic crisis.
Sri Lanka eases curfew as new PM seeks to form cabinet
To allow purchase of essential supplies, the government lifted the curfew from 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Saturday until 6 p.m
Sri Lanka focused on Bangladesh Tests despite turmoil at home
Despite Sri Lanka’s long-running economic and political crisis the cricketers are focused on a two-Test series against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka’s new PM struggles to form unity government
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in late on Thursday to navigate his country through the worst downturn in its history as an independent nation..
Sri Lanka bans ex-PM, allies from leaving country
Court on Thursday banned former PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, his son Namal and 15 allies from leaving the country over violence
Sri Lanka president set to name new PM
Five-time former premier Ranil Wickremesinghe to replace Rajapaksa’s elder brother Mahinda
Sri Lanka’s economy on brink of collapse as troops quell unrest
Police say nine people have died since Monday, when frustration at a dire economic crisis erupted into clashes
Sri Lanka economy will ‘collapse’ if no new govt in 2 days: central bank
Unless a new government is appointed within two days, Sri Lanka's economy will collapse
Sri Lanka defence chief rules out military coup
Despite the island nation's political deadlock, the defence chief ruled out military takeover
Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence
Mobs across the country torch dozens of homes of ruling-party politicians and try to storm the prime minister's official residence
Sri Lanka gives emergency powers to military, police after clashes kill seven
Protesters defy curfew to attack government figures, setting ablaze homes, shops and businesses belonging to ruling party lawmakers and provincial politicians as nation battles economic crisis
Shots fired from Sri Lanka PM residence under siege
Officials say hundreds of troops are deployed to guard the outgoing premier and his aides at the residence after protesters pulled down a rear gate
ODIs scrapped from Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in July
The three one-day international (ODI) matches that were part of the Pakistan’s planned tour of Sri Lanka have been...
Sri Lanka PM quits after supporters run riot
Dozens injured in violence in Colombo as following clash between rival political camps as island nation faces worst economic crisis since independence
مظاہرین نے سری لنکا کے مستعفیٰ وزیراعظم کا آبائی گھر نظر آتش کردیا
مہندا راجا پاکسے کو اپنی ہی پارٹی، سری لنکا پوڈوجانا پیرامونا، سے استعفیٰ دینے کے لیے دباؤ ہے۔ وہ اپنے حامیوں کو جمع کر رہے تھے تاکہ ان کی دستبرداری کی مخالفت کی جا سکے۔
Sri Lanka imposes curfew in capital after 20 injured in clashes
Clashes break out between rival political camps in Colombo as island nation faces worst economic crisis in history
Crowds jeer Sri Lankan prime minister on rare outing
Dozens of citizens carry placards, chant slogans demanding "thieves" be banned from sacred city of Anuradhapura
Diplomats urge Sri Lanka to reconsider state of emergency
Last month, Sri Lanka announced it was defaulting on its $51 billion foreign debt.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka hikes medicine prices
Sri Lanka has asked for an International Monetary Fund bailout, which could take up to three months to arrive.
Sri Lanka students mob PM’s home over economic crisis
For more than two weeks, thousands of protesters have been camping daily outside the seafront office of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
A protest in a small Sri Lankan town that quickly turned deadly
Chaminda Lakshan is the first person who has died during wave of unrest that has roiled Sri Lanka since last month..
Sri Lanka town under curfew, foreign concern over killing
In the first fatal clash an anti-govt protester was killed since demonstrations break out this month
سری لنکا کو ایشیا کپ کی میزبانی کے حوالے سے ڈیڈلائن مل گئی
ابھی یہ کہنا مشکل ہے کہ سری لنکا ایشیا کپ کی میزبانی کر سکے گا یا نہیں لیکن سری لنکن کرکٹ ایشیا کپ کی میزبانی کیلئے پر امید ضرور ہے، اے سی سی
Bankrupt Sri Lanka asks citizens abroad to send home cash
Island nation is in the grip of its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 after defaulting on $51 billion foreign debt
A small tent camp in Sri Lankan city becomes focus of national protests
On a handwritten board next to the tents stands the sign: 'Gota-Go Village'
Sri Lanka defaults on entire $51 billion external debt
Sri Lanka's finance ministry says creditors are free to capitalise any interest payments due to them from Tuesday or opt for payback in Sri Lankan rupees
Sri Lanka seeking $3 billion in months to stave off crisis: finance minister
Ali Sabry says Sri Lanka will seek another $500 million credit line from India for fuel
Sri Lanka opposition threatens no-confidence motion, industry warns of 'fall off precipice'
Street protests go on nearly non-stop for more than a month, despite a five-day state of emergency
Sri Lankan president loses parliamentary majority as protests mount
Rajapaksa’s once-powerful ruling coalition in turmoil after defections; govt warns of retaliation if rallies turn violent
