Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu: IMD predicts ‘very heavy’ rainfall in THESE districts, issues advisory for fishermen

Chennai and its suburbs are likely to have partly cloudy conditions in the next 48 hours, and light to moderate rains, accompanied by a thunderstorm. 

Dec 26, 2022, 18:30 PM IST

2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: A look back at one of the deadliest natural disasters that claimed over 2 lakh lives

In a span of just 20 minutes of massive earthquake in Indian ocean, humongous sea waves rising above over 100 feet crashed into capital city of Indonesia and killed over 170,000 people.

Dec 26, 2022, 09:47 AM IST

Bizarre INJURY: Sri Lankan cricketer loses 4 teeth while taking a catch - WATCH

How Kandy Falcons' Chamika Karunaratne lose his four teeth in the game vs Galle Gladiators in Lankan Premier League, watch her 

Dec 08, 2022, 14:54 PM IST

Sri Lanka: Jaffna University refuses to sign MoU with China, says Beijing has hidden agenda

Sri Lanka and China’s relationship has become more strained after Sri Lanka’s Jaffna University refused to sign a MoU with China’s State Agricultural University, reports ANI.

Dec 02, 2022, 07:31 AM IST

Explainer | What is a currency crisis and how have countries emerged from it?

Apart from Sri Lanka and Pakistan's recession row, Egypt has heavily devalued its currency twice this year and sought an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. Romania is propping up its currency with interventions and Turkey is also facing a currency crisis

Nov 23, 2022, 18:04 PM IST

Pakistan's economy headed for a Sri Lanka-like crisis

Muhammad Hamza Qamar, writing in Daily Parliament Times said that Pakistan has a large amount of debt, high inflation, a spike in unemployment and a lot of other macroeconomic problems which clearly show the multiple challenges faced by the country.

Oct 31, 2022, 13:40 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: Kusal Mendis' unbeaten fifty helps clinical Sri Lanka thrash Ireland by 9 wickets

T20 World Cup: For Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis anchored the chase with a 43-ball unbeaten 63, while Charith Asalanka (31 not out off 22) and Dhananjaya de Silva (31 off 25) also got some runs under their belt.

Oct 23, 2022, 13:08 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: Australian captain Aaron Finch reveals his game-plan ahead of crucial match against Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup 2022: Australia next face Sri Lanka at Perth on Tuesday and Aaron Finch urged the players to bounce back hard.

Oct 23, 2022, 07:18 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: Babar Azam's Pakistan to Kane Williamson's New Zealand, 5 teams which spring a surprise at mega event - IN PICS

T20 World Cup 2022 is upon us. There are four clear favourites for the trophy. They are hosts Australia, England, India and South Africa. These are four sides who have all their bases covered. But in this article, we are going to cover the teams which are not being hailed as favourites. No one is talking about them but they have the ability to punch above their weight and they have done so in the past well. We present you the five teams in T20 World Cup 2022 who can pull off a surprise heist in Australia this year. 

Oct 11, 2022, 21:30 PM IST

‘USD 3.8 billion given already, can’t give more’: Govt sources say no plan to provide more funds to Sri Lanka

An Indian government source told a media agency that India has given $3.8 billion worth of assistance to Sri Lanka already, hence does not plan to further the financial support

Sep 15, 2022, 20:03 PM IST

Asia Cup 2022 win lifts spirit of Sri Lanka BUT is it enough?

 It was a fairytale ending for Sri Lanka, which lost its identity during the transition phase after retirement of great players.

Sep 12, 2022, 16:19 PM IST

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2022 FINAL Live Streaming Details: When and where to watch SL vs PAK online, cricket schedule, TV timing, channel in India

Here's all you need to know about Asia Cup 2022 final between Sri Lanka and Pakistan: From live streaming, venue, probable playing XIs and more.

Sep 11, 2022, 07:26 AM IST

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: India to help country to print school textbooks

Financially broke with no dollars to import printing material, education was one of the main victims of the current economic crisis in  Sri Lanka. 

Sep 10, 2022, 19:21 PM IST

UN slams Sri Lanka over Human Rights violation, calls it prerogative of Economic Crisis

Ahead of the 51st UNHRC session, United Nations slammed Sri Lanka for past and present human rights abuses, economic crimes and corruption and called it causes leading to the economic crisis in the country

Sep 07, 2022, 16:05 PM IST

Asia Cup 2022 Super 4s format EXPLAINED: Here's how India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan can qualify for final

How can India and Pakistan play the final of Asia Cup 2022? The format of Super 4 stage Explained for the fans, check here 

Sep 03, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns two months after fleeing country

Sri Lanka's ousted ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns home from Thailand after 7 weeks. He was accorded a warm welcome as he returned to Colombo.

Sep 03, 2022, 10:33 AM IST

India lashes out Chinese Ambassador's views on India-Sri Lanka relations

"We have noted the remarks of the Chinese Ambassador. His violation of basic diplomatic etiquette may be a personal trait or reflecting a larger national attitude. His view of Sri Lanka`s northern neighbour may be coloured by how his own country behaves...," the Indian High Commission said.

Aug 27, 2022, 23:56 PM IST

India hands over 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Sri Lanka

"The fertilizer will contribute to food security and support the farmers of Sri Lanka," tweeted the High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Aug 22, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Over 200 flights had a stopover in Kerala for refuelling

On August 20, 4 flights had stopped at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala for refuelling, taking the total number of Sri Lankan flights having a stopover since May 27 this year to 208.

Aug 22, 2022, 08:42 AM IST

Sri Lanka Crisis: Will former President Gotabaya return home?

Protests continue in Sri Lanka due to economic crisis. The police is trying to suppress the protesters by using force. Meanwhile, speculation about the return of former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya to his homeland has intensified.

Aug 19, 2022, 11:32 AM IST