Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's oldest airport sees first international flight in 54 years

Sri Lanka's oldest and first international airport was relaunched on Sunday with its first international flight landing in 54 years, aviation officials said.

Mar 27, 2022, 17:18 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to attend BIMSTEC summit virtually on March 30

The virtual summit is being hosted by Sri Lanka in its capacity as the chair of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation).

Mar 26, 2022, 17:28 PM IST

Tamil Nadu issues red alert in coastal areas fearing Lankan refugee influx

After 16 Sri Lankans landed at Rameswaram and Mandapam on Tuesday, the Tamil Nadu government has issued a red alert in the coastal areas to prevent a larger inflow of refugees from the island nation.

Mar 25, 2022, 20:31 PM IST

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DNA: Fuel crisis severely impacts Sri Lanka

The crisis of petrol and diesel in Sri Lanka is deepening. People are engaged in long lines at petrol pumps so that they can get oil in some way. Sri Lankan govt has ordered military to deploy troops at petrol pumps.

Mar 22, 2022, 23:32 PM IST

Amid fuel shortage, two 70-year-olds die waiting in queues outside petrol filling stations in Sri Lanka

Acute exhaustion caused by torrid heat is believed to be the preliminary cause of the deaths.

Mar 21, 2022, 13:50 PM IST

Sri Lanka gets closer to India amid fears of Chinese 'debt trap'

Sri Lanka is getting closer to India over the failure of Colombo to pay back Chinese loans worth USD 4.5 billion, amidst fears of a "debt trap".

Feb 20, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

BCCI reveals THESE 3 future candidates for India captaincy

BCCI chief of selection committee Chetan Sharma while announcing the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour also hinted who can be the future captain of India.

Feb 19, 2022, 19:38 PM IST

Retired Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal signs 2-year deal with Derbyshire

Former Sri Lanka Test skipper Suranga Lakmal signs two-year deal with Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

Feb 03, 2022, 16:55 PM IST

Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal to retire from international cricket after tour of India

Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal will retire from international cricket at the end of the upcoming India tour. He informed about his decision to Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday (February 2).

Feb 02, 2022, 18:37 PM IST

Sri Lanka signs $500 million credit line for fuel with India

Sri Lanka is struggling with its worst financial crisis in years with reserves hitting $3.1 billion in December.

Feb 02, 2022, 18:21 PM IST

Sri Lanka to host BIMSTEC summit on March 30, PM Narendra Modi likely to attend

Sri Lanka is keen to host an in-person summit, but it could also happen in a hybrid format. It is not yet known if Prime Minister Modi will participate virtually or travel to Sri Lanka for the summit.

Feb 01, 2022, 18:47 PM IST

Lasith Malinga appointed as Bowling Strategy Coach of Sri Lanka

Lasith Malinga to be appointed as fast bowling coach of Sri Lanka national cricket team.

Jan 26, 2022, 16:47 PM IST

Sri Lanka to release 56 Indian fishermen

The court in the northern Jaffna peninsula ordered the release of the fishermen who were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy in mid-December in the seas south of Mannar.

Jan 25, 2022, 19:33 PM IST