Subramanian Swamy is first foreign visitor to meet Lanka's Rajapaksas

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dr Subramanian Swamy on Thursday met Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Colombo, becoming the first foreign visitor to call on the ousted Sri Lankan president, following his......

Sri Lanka forms committee for repatriation of Tamil refugees from India

The Sri Lankan government on Monday formed a committee to facilitate the repatriation of thousands of Sri Lankans refugees who have been living in Tamil Nadu after fleeing their country following......

Ex-Lanka Prez gets govt bungalow, special security on return

Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been given special security and a state bungalow for accommodation on his return in Colombo from Thailand where he fled amid months-long mass......

Military use of Hambantota not allowed: Lankan to China

China will not be allowed to use the southern port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, apparently attempting to allay fears in India and the......

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

IMAGE: India and Pakistan fans create a carnival-like atmosphere. Photograph: ACC/Twitter The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is mulling a change in the venue for the Super Four matches of the......

Lanka's ousted president Rajapaksa lauds Asia Cup champs

IMAGE: Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup title on Sunday. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to social media to tweet about the stunning victory of Sri Lanka's......

Sri Lanka's Test players arrive in Dharamsala

IMAGE: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka starts in Mohali from March. Photograph: Sri Lanka Cricket/Twitter The 18-member Sri Lanka Test squad, led by star batter Dimuth......

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

IMAGE: England's selectors  are making sure they protect their key performers. Photograph: Ben Stokes/Twitter All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have been rested for......

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

IMAGE: Irfan Pathan in action for Chennai Super Kings during the 2015 IPL. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Former India pacer Irfan Pathan on Sunday said he will play in the Lanka Premier League for Kandy......