Sri Lanka: News
23 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismWhen in Sri Lanka, do these quirky things
The lesser-known side of Sri Lanka boasts many unique attractions and experiences that haven't been touched upon by many.
12 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismThese Asian Buddhist monasteries are worth visiting
Buddhist temples and monasteries, meticulously crafted to nurture meditation and embrace tranquility, offer an extraordinary gateway to commune with nature and discover your inner serenity.
06 Sep 2023
IndiaAmid India-Bharat renaming row, here's a list of renamed countries
The official invitation that was sent out for the G20 summit dinner to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan mentions "President of Bharat," instead of "President of India."
04 Sep 2023
Muthiah MuralidaranSachin Tendulkar to unveil Muthiah Muralidaran's '800' biopic trailer
Muthiah Muralidaran is one of the most iconic spinners in the history of cricket. The Sri Lankan spinning wizard is known for his unique bowling action and killer variations.
12 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiWhy PM Modi's statement on Katchatheevu Island is raising eyebrows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi—during the no-confidence motion debate in the Parliament on Thursday—blamed former PM Indira Gandhi for "gifting" the disputed Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka.
09 Aug 2023
Indian Rupee (INR)India is already using INR in trade with neighboring countries
The Indian government has initiated trade in Indian Rupee (INR) with neighboring countries, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Iran, and Russia.
25 Jun 2023
Dawood IbrahimPakistani gangster, linked to Dawood, trying to revive LTTE: Report
Indian agencies have reportedly found a connection between Haji Salim, a gangster based out of Karachi in Pakistan, and the notorious underworld mafia gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
21 Jun 2023
World Economic Forum (WEF)India ranks 127 out of 146 for gender parity: WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 127 out of 146 countries in its global gender parity index, behind countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, and Nepal but ahead of Pakistan.
17 May 2023
InoxPVR Inox opens PVR Inox Pictures to acquire international films
PVR and Inox are the biggest names in the exhibitor circuit in India. The bigwigs got into a merger and came into a rebranding of PVR Inox.
17 Apr 2023
Tamil CinemaMadhurr Mittal to play Muttiah Muralitharan in spinner's biopic '800'
Muttiah Muralitharan is one of the most iconic players to ever embrace the game of cricket. His record of 800 wickets in Test match cricket is still not broken. From his iconic bowling action to his lethal spins, the legend has inspired many.
07 Mar 2023
ChinaChina backs Sri Lanka, clears way for IMF's $2.9B bailout
China has assured Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium for 2022 and 2023, paving the way for the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) $2.9 billion bailout.
25 Feb 2023
United States of AmericaUS 'deeply concerned' over China's loans to Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Ahead of United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken's three-day India visit for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, the US expressed grave concern over China's loans to India's immediate neighbors, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
22 Feb 2023
Travel And TourismArugam Bay: Guide to Sri Lanka's surfer's paradise
If you are ready to embark on an adventure of a lifetime in Sri Lanka, Arugam Bay is the perfect destination for you.
10 Feb 2023
Travel And TourismSri Lanka: 5 must-visit places in Anuradhapura
An ancient city in Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
02 Feb 2023
Travel And TourismHow to make the most of your time in Jaffna
Are you looking for a unique and exciting holiday destination? Then come to Jaffna in Sri Lanka!
02 Feb 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu receives unseasonal rainfall as schools, colleges declare holiday
Due to unseasonal rainfall in numerous parts of Tamil Nadu since Wednesday night, schools and colleges in Nagapattinam were forced to announce a holiday on Thursday.
20 Jan 2023
IndiaSri Lanka lauds India for aiding in 'regaining stability'
The foreign minister of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry, said that the financial aid of approximately $4 billion it received from India helped the country import essential goods and regain stability during its absolute economic crisis.
30 Nov 2022
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamCitizenship Amendment Act arbitrary, against Tamil race: DMK tells SC
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, is arbitrary for recognizing religious minorities from three countries only while excluding Muslims and completely ignoring Sri Lankan Tamils.
12 Nov 2022
Supreme Court Of India#NewsBytesExplainer: How Perarivalan case made Rajiv Gandhi assassins' release possible
The Supreme Court on Friday released the last six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
12 Nov 2022
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: 27 districts shut schools as heavy rains continue
At least 27 districts in Tamil Nadu have announced a holiday for schools and colleges on Saturday as heavy rains continue to lash the state.
29 Sep 2022
Durga PujaVisiting Salt Lake and Dum Dum? Check out these pandals
Although Durga Puja begins this weekend, people have already started hitting pandals across Kolkata to avoid the rush on the main days of the festival.
27 Sep 2022
Travel And Tourism5 souvenirs that will keep you hooked on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is famed for its gorgeous beaches, delicious food, and rich biodiversity.
13 Sep 2022
IndiaIndia raises issue of Sri Lankan Tamils at UNHRC
India raised concerns regarding the ethnic issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka in its statement at the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Monday.
07 Sep 2022
Travel And Tourism5 unique hotels in Sri Lanka you must stay at
Well-known for its great hospitality, tropical climate, beautiful beaches, and incredible food, Sri Lanka attracts tourists throughout the year.
03 Sep 2022
International Monetary FundSri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns; apprehension of protest grows
Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to the country on Friday nearly two months after fleeing the island country amid the worst-ever economic downturn, according to AFP.
21 Aug 2022
ColomboIMF to visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday to assess debt
A team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be visiting Sri Lanka this week to assess the island nation's total external and internal debt.
16 Aug 2022
India China BorderChinese 'spy ship' docks in Sri Lanka amid India's concerns
A Chinese research vessel, purportedly a spy ship, docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port on Tuesday amid concerns in India.
01 Aug 2022
International Monetary FundMore important to rebuild Lanka than my own house: Wickremesinghe
Sri lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in reference to the protesters' threats, said that there was no point in asking that he "should go home" because he has nowhere to go.
22 Jul 2022
ColomboSri Lanka crisis: Military uses force against protesters, dismantles tents
Hundreds of Sri Lankan army personnel and police stormed the major anti-government demonstration camp in the capital city, Colombo, on Friday.
20 Jul 2022
Sri Lankan GovernmentSri Lanka's 'comeback man' Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as new President
Ranil Wickremesinghe has been elected as the new President of crisis-hit Sri Lanka.
18 Jul 2022
Sri Lankan GovernmentSri Lanka's acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency
Sri Lanka's acting President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, imposed a state of emergency late on Sunday night as his administration continues to suppress civil unrest and address the country's economic problems.
17 Jul 2022
AIADMKLanka crisis: Centre calls all-party meeting at Tamil Nadu's request
The government on Sunday announced an all-party conference on the unrest in Sri Lanka was scheduled for Tuesday evening.
16 Jul 2022
Sri Lankan GovernmentSri Lanka plans quota scheme for fuel refilling amid crisis
In the midst of the country's economic crisis, the Sri Lanka government is planning to implement a national fuel quota scheme.
16 Jul 2022
Ranil Wickremesinghe'Did everything to save Lanka': Rajapaksa says in resignation letter
On Saturday, Sri Lankan parliamentarians began selecting a new president to serve the remainder of the term left vacant by Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
16 Jul 2022
Ranil WickremesingheSri Lanka: Parliament convenes, new president election on July 20
Battling an acute economic crisis, Sri Lanka's Parliament convened for a session on Saturday to start the procedure of electing the island nation's next president. The house will be voting on July 20.
15 Jul 2022
Animal RightsSri Lankan protesters help tear-gassed dog outside PM office
An act of kindness by protesters in Sri Lanka is winning the internet.
15 Jul 2022
SingaporeRanil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Acting President of Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday took oath as Acting President of Sri Lanka after Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation was officially accepted.
14 Jul 2022
SingaporeCurfew imposed in Colombo; President Rajapaksa likely to reach Singapore
Acting President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday asked Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to nominate a prime minister who is acceptable to both the government and the Opposition.
13 Jul 2022
Ranil WickremesingheSri Lanka: PM Wickremesinghe orders military, police to restore order
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been appointed the country's acting president and a state of emergency has been declared in the island nation following a standoff between the security forces and angry protesters who tried to enter the Prime Minister's Office.
13 Jul 2022
MaldivesSri Lankan PM declares emergency as Gotabaya flees to Maldives
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday declared a state of emergency after embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet after facing a massive public revolt for the collapse of the country's economy.
12 Jul 2022
ColomboAirport authorities block ex-FM Basil Rajapaksa from leaving Sri Lanka
Former Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, Basil Rajapaksa, attempted to flee to Dubai in the early hours of Tuesday amid a wave of protests but was unsuccessful after the airport's immigration officials blocked him.
11 Jul 2022
International Monetary FundAmid Sri Lanka crisis, IMF chief warns of global debt
With Sri Lanka reeling under its worst economic crisis in seven decades, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva warned G20 nations over global debt.
10 Jul 2022
ColomboSri Lankan Army chief seeks public support to maintain peace
Seeking the public's support to maintain peace in the country, Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, on Sunday said an opportunity to resolve the current political crisis in a peaceful manner is now available.
10 Jul 2022
International Monetary FundLanka crisis: Gotabaya to resign, Wickremesinghe's house set on fire
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday agreed to step down from his post after violent protests in which demonstrators stormed his official residence in Colombo, forcing him to flee to an unknown location.
09 Jul 2022
ColomboSri Lanka crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe quits as PM
In a significant but expected development, Ranil Wickremesinghe has resigned as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister, paving way for an all-party administration to take charge.
09 Jul 2022
FacebookSri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees official residence amid protests
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa allegedly abandoned his official residence in Colombo on Saturday as demonstrators broke into the house, AFP reported.
28 Jun 2022
IndiaSri Lanka under virtual lockdown over fuel scarcity amid crisis
Citizens of Sri Lanka have been placed under a virtual lockdown as the worsening sovereign debt crisis has deprived the South Asian country of fuel.
18 Jun 2022
IndiaSri Lanka fuel crisis: 2-week 'work from home' for employees
The Sri Lanka government on Friday declared work from home (WFH) for its government employees for the next two weeks as the island nation is grappling with an acute fuel shortage amid the worst financial crisis it has seen since its independence in 1948.
28 May 2022
IndiaSri Lanka PM thanks India for support during 'difficult period'
Sri Lankan Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday thanked India and Japan for the move to set up a foreign aid consortium.
17 May 2022
Sri Lankan GovernmentLanka to sell national airline, print salary money amid crisis
In a televised speech on Monday, Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to privatize its national carrier SriLankan Airlines.
13 May 2022
Ranil WickremesingheWho is Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's new PM amid crisis?
Ranil Wickremesinghe, the leader of Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP), was sworn in as the country's 26th prime minister on Thursday, succeeding Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned on Monday amid protests over the island nation's current economic crisis.
11 May 2022
Ministry Of External AffairsIndia not sending troops to Sri Lanka: Indian High Commission
The Indian High Commission in Colombo on Wednesday firmly denied rumors that New Delhi was sending soldiers to Sri Lanka.
10 May 2022
International Monetary FundSri Lanka: Ex-PM Mahinda flees to naval base amid protests
Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have reportedly sought refuge at a naval base in Trincomalee, in the country's northeast region.
09 May 2022
Mahinda RajapaksaSri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns amid violent clashes
Amid the deepening economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from his post on Monday, local media reported.
07 May 2022
Mahinda RajapaksaSri Lanka under state of emergency again as protests intensify
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday declared a state of emergency for the second time in just over a month as anti-government protests escalated in the island nation.
02 May 2022
Maithripala SirisenaSri Lanka crisis: Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena calls for fresh elections
Amid the deepening economic crisis in Sri Lanka, former president and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chief Maithripala Sirisena called for fresh elections on Sunday.
29 Apr 2022
Maithripala SirisenaLankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to form interim government: Details here
To solve the political impasse ailing Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday agreed to form an interim government without his older brother Mahinda Rajapaksa as the PM.
19 Apr 2022
International Monetary FundSitharaman assures Sri Lanka of all possible assistance from India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday "assured all possible cooperation" to her Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry on the sidelines of IMF-WB Spring Meetings in the US.
14 Apr 2022
IndiaSri Lanka crisis: India to provide additional $2 billion aid
India is considering enhancing its financial assistance to crisis-hit Sri Lanka in the form of credits for essential commodities and balance-of-payment support.
12 Apr 2022
IndiaAmid economic crisis, Sri Lanka defaults on $51 billion debt
Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced that it was defaulting on its $51 billion external debt in anticipation of a bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
06 Apr 2022
Mahinda RajapaksaSri Lanka economic crisis: President Rajapaksa revokes state of emergency
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday night revoked the state of emergency in the nation with immediate effect.
05 Apr 2022
Mahinda RajapaksaSri Lanka economic crisis: Ruling coalition loses majority in Parliament
Sri Lanka's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority on Tuesday, amid growing unrest over the ongoing economic crisis, Reuters reported.
04 Apr 2022
Mahinda RajapaksaSri Lanka economic crisis: Cabinet ministers resign as protests mount
At a late-night meeting on Sunday, the entire cabinet of Sri Lanka resigned amid mounting public anger and growing anti-government protests over the severe economic crisis.
03 Apr 2022
ColomboSri Lanka economic crisis: Over 600 held for violating curfew
More than 600 demonstrators were arrested in Sri Lanka's Western Province for violating a countrywide curfew of 36 hours, news agency PTI reported.
03 Apr 2022
XSri Lanka economic crisis: Social media blocked as protests spread
The Sri Lankan government has barred access to all social media sites in its latest attempt to prevent protests against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
02 Apr 2022
IndiaAmid protests, nation-wide curfew imposed in Sri Lanka till Monday
The Sri Lankan government has imposed a curfew across the country from Saturday at 6:00 pm to Monday at 6:00 am in response to protests over the country's worst economic crisis in decades.
02 Apr 2022
ColomboSri Lanka: Emergency declared after unrest over economic crisis
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency on Friday, a day after hundreds attempted to storm his house in protest of the country's unprecedented economic crisis.
01 Apr 2022
International Monetary FundProtests near Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home; 45 arrested
Thousands of people descended on the streets of Sri Lankan capital Colombo near President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house on Thursday night, demanding that he step down.
29 Mar 2022
IndiaExplainer: What's behind Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis in decades?
Sri Lanka is experiencing one of its most severe economic crises in decades, with rising inflation, weak government finances, and COVID-19 shattering the economy.
24 Mar 2022
Spain5 famous lighthouses in the world
Lighthouses are usually set up at harbor and bay entrances and have served as crucial landmarks for hundreds of years for ships.