Clashes break out between rival political camps in Colombo as island nation faces worst economic crisis in history
Published 09 May, 2022 03:17pm
Dozens of citizens carry placards, chant slogans demanding "thieves" be banned from sacred city of Anuradhapura
Published 08 May, 2022 02:34pm
Last month, Sri Lanka announced it was defaulting on its $51 billion foreign debt.
Published 07 May, 2022 03:24pm
Sri Lanka has asked for an International Monetary Fund bailout, which could take up to three months to arrive.
Published 30 Apr, 2022 09:37pm
For more than two weeks, thousands of protesters have been camping daily outside the seafront office of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Published 24 Apr, 2022 08:37pm
Chaminda Lakshan is the first person who has died during wave of unrest that has roiled Sri Lanka since last month..
Published 21 Apr, 2022 01:44pm
In the first fatal clash an anti-govt protester was killed since demonstrations break out this month
Published 20 Apr, 2022 12:58pm
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
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Island nation is in the grip of its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 after defaulting on $51 billion foreign debt
Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:31pm
On a handwritten board next to the tents stands the sign: 'Gota-Go Village'
Published 13 Apr, 2022 10:41am
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
Published 12 Apr, 2022 01:47pm
Ali Sabry says Sri Lanka will seek another $500 million credit line from India for fuel
Published 09 Apr, 2022 01:48pm
Street protests go on nearly non-stop for more than a month, despite a five-day state of emergency
Published 08 Apr, 2022 09:19pm
Rajapaksa’s once-powerful ruling coalition in turmoil after defections; govt warns of retaliation if rallies turn violent
Published 06 Apr, 2022 10:24am
Twenty-six ministers in the cabinet have submitted letters of resignation at a late-night meeting
Published 04 Apr, 2022 10:30am
The South Asian nation is facing severe shortages of food, fuel and other essentials
Published 03 Apr, 2022 06:51pm
President says state of emergency needed to protect public order, maintain essential supplies and services
Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:52am
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the decision was taken in the interests of 'public security'
Published 02 Apr, 2022 10:26am
Govt scrambling to insulate holidaymakers from the hardships facing much of the nation's 22m people
Published 01 Apr, 2022 02:32pm
The island of 22 million people is struggling with rolling blackouts for up to 13 hours a day
Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:38pm
Many parts of the crisis-hit country currently faced up to 13 hours without electricity
Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:32pm
A group of security officers gave chase and eventually overpowered the youngsters before hauling them off the field
Published 14 Mar, 2022 12:39pm
Hosts are looking to sweep the two-match series in Bangalore after a thumping opening Test win inside three days
Published 11 Mar, 2022 04:06pm
Sri Lanka's remittances hit a 10-year low of $5.4 billion in 2021
Published 09 Mar, 2022 11:00pm
'It's not just about 11 players, it's also about the people who are sitting outside wanting to get their chances,' says Indian skipper
Published 07 Mar, 2022 03:09pm
Jadeja followed his Test-best 175 with the bat on Saturday by taking 5-41 with his left-arm spin
Published 06 Mar, 2022 03:44pm
India continued to pile on runs against the hapless Sri Lankan bowlers on a docile pitch after resuming the day on 357-6
Published 05 Mar, 2022 02:46pm
Kohli walked out to a standing ovation from the limited crowd in Mohali and stood unbeaten on 15 at the break
Published 04 Mar, 2022 02:28pm
'We're aware of social media and the unfortunate events that can occur on platforms,' says Australia batsman Steve Smith
Published 01 Mar, 2022 03:11pm
'We feel lucky to get to come back here after a whole generation didn’t get the chance to play any cricket over here, says test captain
Published 27 Feb, 2022 12:57pm