Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad | Data

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad. Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations.

The Hindu

Dhananjaya de Silva named Sri Lanka's Test captain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced Dhananjaya de Silva as the new captain of the Sri Lanka Test Cricket Team, succeeding Dimuth Karunaratne.

The Times of India

Women’s cricket team of the year: from Tammy Beaumont to Beth Mooney

From Sophie Ecclestone’s table-topping exploits to Mooney’s clutch World Cup displays, we pick our all-format XI for 2023

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Narcotics Control Bureau busts international drug syndicate, seizes 15.8 kg of methamphetamine, and arrests 8 persons

NCB busts international drug syndicate trafficking methamphetamine from Myanmar to Sri Lanka, arresting 8 & seizing 15.8 kg of drug.

The Hindu

Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka protest planned closure of U.N. office, fearing abandonment

A group of Rohingya refugees living in Sri Lanka has staged a protest outside the office of the U.N. refugee agency

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Cricket to introduce new law to curb political interference

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to introduce a new law aimed at curbing meddling by influential figures in the realm of power in response to the recent suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for "political interference."

The Times of India

Spinner Tapiwa Mufudza gets first Zimbabwe call-up at 33

NEW DELHI: Uncapped player Tapiwa Mufudza has earned a spot in the Zimbabwe one-day international (ODI) squad for three upcoming matches in Sri Lanka this January.

The Times of India

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

BJP president releases commemorative stamp on 200 years of Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka

Bharatiya Janata Party President J.P. Nadda released a commemorative stamp on 200 years of arrival of Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka names squad for Zimbabwe series, Kusal, Hasaranga to lead ODI, T20I sides

Sri Lanka Cricket announces preliminary squads for Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024, with Kusal Mendis & Wanindu Hasaranga as captains.

The Hindu

Nadda to release commemorative stamp in recognition of Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka

J.P. Nadda will be releasing a commemorative stamp in recognition of the “toil” of the Indian-origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots to watch

Sadly, 2023 has been a violent one on the global stage. War broke out between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, leading to the deaths of thousands of Palestinians and hundreds of Israelis, including many children on both sides. And the bitter war between Russia and Ukraine continued with no end…

The Conversation

Sri Lanka travel guide: all you need to know

What to do, where to stay and when to visit

Evening Standard

Virat Kohli to Pat Cummins: Cricketers who made a mark in 2023

The year 2023 in cricket saw several players emerging as true exemplars of skill, consistency and match-winning performances. Across formats, these players showcased exceptional prowess, captivating fans and pundits alike.

The Times of India

Previous Sri Lanka government accused of blocking investigation into Easter bombings

The 2019 attacks killed 269 people, but investigators say search for answers obstructed under ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

The top 10 moments that shaped cricket in 2023

From Australia winning women’s and men’s World Cups and everything in between, Al Jazeera looks at cricket in 2023.

Dynamite News

Yearender 2023: India's long wait for ICC trophy continues

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leader of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

Bombs to buzzing beaches: Sri Lanka sees tourism surge after long crisis

Hotel attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.

The Hindu

14 Indian fishermen from T.N., Puducherry arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

14 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly trespassing into island nation's waters near Jaffna. Meenava Panchayathars seek Central & State govt. intervention. Over 50 arrested this month, 240 this year.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

‘We sacrificed so much to be here’: couples’ lives in disarray after new UK visa rules

British citizens who earn less than £38,700 face ‘immense uncertainty and heartbreaking choices’

Top News

Sri Lanka's Agriculture Fuels Economic Rebirth

Outshining the shadow of crisis, Sri Lanka's economy bounces back, painting a green palette of growth driven by a thriving agriculture sector.

The Times of India

SLC appoints Sanath Jayasuriya as Cricket Consultant for one year

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the appointment of former opener Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time cricket consultant for a duration of one year. The decision to bring Jayasuriya on board is part of an effort to foster the all-round development of cricket in the country.

Al Jazeera

Conned, exploited, trapped: Romania’s new flock of Asian delivery riders

The jobs and conditions that await Sri Lankans barely resemble the opportunities offered to them by shady agents.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Elephant breaks van window to get food; child is terrified

Video shows elephant reaching into a van with its trunk in Yala National Park in Sri Lanka as a child reacts in fear.

The Hindu

End the uncertainty: On the Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu

India needs to adopt a proactive approach to ensure that those tagged as refugees, that is refugees from Sri Lanka, are able to lead a life of dignity

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka will get the second tranche of a much-need bailout package from the IMF

The International Monetary Fund executive board has approved the release of the second tranche of a bailout package to help Sri Lanka recover from the worst economic crisis in its history

1 … 52 53 54 55

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

International Monetary Fund

the International Monetary Fund

227 stories

The International Cricket Council

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.