Wait for return of two arrested Indian fishermen, 1 body from Sri Lanka continues
An Indian fishing boat sank after it allegedly 'collided' with a Sri Lankan Navy craft in the Palk Strait - the waters between India and Sri Lanka.
Oct 22, 2021, 20:18 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by 70 runs to qualify for Super 12s
With this win, Sri Lanka has progressed to the Super 12s from Group A. The match between Ireland and Namibia on Friday is now a shootout, and the winner will progress to the Super 12s stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
Oct 20, 2021, 23:35 PM IST
Body of missing Indian fisherman retrieved, two others remain in Sri Lankan custody
Indian fishermen allege that the Sri Lankan Navy vessel had deliberately crashed into the Indian fishing boat, with the intention of sinking it.
Oct 20, 2021, 19:08 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates International Airport in Kushinagar
Kushinagar International Airport has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 260 crore and will facilitate domestic and international pilgrims to visit the 'mahaparinirvana' site of Lord Buddha and is an endeavour to connect the Buddhist pilgrimage holy sites around the world, it added.
Oct 20, 2021, 06:57 AM IST
Two rescued, one missing as Indian fishermen allege Sri Lankan Navy sank boat
The Lankan Navy maintains that while they were chasing away Indian fishing boats, a boat that was attempting to evade had collided with a Navy craft, which eventually led to the sinking of the Indian boat.
Oct 19, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: Theekshana, Rajapaksa shine as Sri Lanka thrash Namibia by seven wickets
Chasing 97, Sri Lanka rode on knocks by Bhanuka Rajapaksa (42*) and Avishka Fernando (30*) to cross the finishing line easily.
Oct 18, 2021, 23:11 PM IST
Lanka Premier League 2021: LPL 2 to begin on THIS date, check full schedule here
The Lanka Premier League 2021 which is Sri Lanka's topmost domestic tournament will consist of 24 games and will see the participation of topmost domestic and international cricketers.
Oct 18, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
Over 100 Sri Lankan Buddhist clergy, Namal Rajapaksa to attend Kushinagar international airport inauguration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister of the state Yogi Adityanath both will be present at the location. Number of foreign envoys will also be present at the grand opening.
Oct 16, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: Spinners to play a huge role in tournament, says Muralitharan
Former Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan said that defence is the best form of attack for him in T20 cricket. Muralitharan, who has the most Test (800) and ODI (534) wickets to his name, added that one can't go for taking wickets in T20s, which is the norm in ODI and Test cricket.
Oct 15, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to visit Sri Lanka to strengthen economic partnership
The key focus during the 4-day Sri Lanka visit will be strengthening economic partnership and people-to-people ties.
Oct 01, 2021, 23:33 PM IST
Sri Lankan Navy attacks Indian fishermen, 25 boats damaged: Tamil Nadu fisheries department
Tamil Nadu fisheries department officials said that the Sri Lankan Navy personnel hurled glass bottles and stones at the Indian fishermen.
Sep 23, 2021, 17:20 PM IST
Pakistani nationals destroy 1,700-year-old Buddhist heritage--Watch viral video
In 2020, a 1,700-year-old statue was demolished by a few Pakistani people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the north-western province of Pakistan.
Sep 20, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
As COVID cases surge, many Sri Lankans are opting for cardboard coffins to cremate loved ones
As Sri Lanka's death toll from COVID-19 surges, cardboard coffins are being preferred by some in the country. They are far more cheaper and one does not have cut trees to make these coffins
Aug 24, 2021, 10:55 AM IST
Covid 19 third wave approaching? Sri Lanka records four mutations of the dangerous Delta variant
Sri Lanka is presently facing a rising wave of Covid-19 infections, suspected to be caused by the Delta variant.
Aug 23, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
Covid 19's Delta variant rapidly surges in Sri Lanka, 10-day lockdown announced
Hospitals in the country of 32 million people are overflowing with COVID-19 patients as the highly transmissible Delta variant surges through the population.
Aug 20, 2021, 16:06 PM IST
Sri Lanka indicts 25 suspects in 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
Nine suicide bombers, belonging to local Islamist extremist group National Thawheed Jamaat (NTJ) linked to ISIS, carried out a series of blasts that tore through three churches and as many luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, killing 258 people on Easter Sunday on April 21, 2019.
Aug 11, 2021, 20:34 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 3rd T20I: When and where to watch IND vs SL, TV timing and preview
India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 3rd T20I: Put into bat, India were restricted to a modest 132 for 5 with skipper Shikhar Dhawan top-scoring with 40 in the second T20 on Wednesday.
Jul 29, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
IND vs SL 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka beat depleted India by 4 wickets to level series
With this win, Sri Lanka has levelled the three-match series at 1-1. The final game will be played on Thursday (July 29).
Jul 29, 2021, 00:02 AM IST
IND vs SL 2nd T20I: India put to bat first as Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chetan Sakariya and Nitish Rana make debut
Sri Lanka won the toss and they have opted to bowl first against India in the second T20I in Colombo. Four Indian players - Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chetan Sakariya, and Nitish Rana are making their T20I debuts, while
Jul 28, 2021, 19:37 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 2nd T20: When and where to watch IND vs SL, TV timing and preview
Having beaten Sri Lanka hollow by 38 runs in the opening encounter, Team India will aim to wrap the three-match series by winning the second T20I on Tuesday. Check the live-streaming and live-telecast details of India vs Sri Lanka match.
Jul 26, 2021, 23:21 PM IST
