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Why HAF wants international probe into Sri Lankan war crimes

Why HAF wants international probe into Sri Lankan war crimes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Hindu American Foundation: 'As an organisation that works on issues affecting Hindu minorities... in the civil war although all groups were affected, Hindu temples and Hindu institutions were disproportionately affected, and Hindus continue to be affected.' Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States Prasad Kariyawasam: 'Assume that Sri Lanka is referred to the ICC through the UN Security Council -- which will never happen because Sri Lanka has enough clout to block it. But assume it is. Still, the ICC cannot handle it because retrospectively they don't have jurisdiction.'

Sachin Yadav Set For Diamond League Debut In Rome

Sachin Yadav Set For Diamond League Debut In Rome

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav is set to make his Diamond League debut in Rome on June 4, marking his first international event since the 2025 World Championships. He will face tough competition, including former world champion Anderson Peters and season leader Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage.

Regret article on Jayalalithaa, says Sri Lankan PM

Regret article on Jayalalithaa, says Sri Lankan PM

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday expressed regret over an objectionable article on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa posted on the Defence Ministry website that triggered a furore in India.

IPL 2026: Rs 25 Cr pressure? Watson drops big claim on Green

IPL 2026: Rs 25 Cr pressure? Watson drops big claim on Green

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Shane Watson believes Cameron Green will not be affected by his high price tag and will play with freedom. Watson also mentioned Angkrish Raghuvanshi's readiness as a wicketkeeper and the team's efforts to bring Matheesha Pathirana to the squad.

What's hurting Sri Lankan cricket

What's hurting Sri Lankan cricket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Hasaranga rues Sri Lanka's brittle batting after Australia defeat

Sri Lankan navy sinks suspected Tiger arms ship

Sri Lankan navy sinks suspected Tiger arms ship

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

The navy engaged a flotilla of Tamil Tiger boats off the island's northeast and sank one boat, killing 15 rebels.

PMK chief meets Sonia on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

PMK chief meets Sonia on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Pattali Makkal Katchi founder Dr S Ramadoss on Tuesday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi and expressed concern over the killing of innocent Tamils in Sri Lanka. The Centre should not be a silent spectator to the suffering of Tamils in Sri Lanka, Ramadoss told Gandhi.The Sri Lankan Tamil issue has come to the forefront of national politics after Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani participated in a rally organised by Vaiko in New Delhi last week.

Sri Lankan MP, security guard killed as violence erupts across nation

Sri Lankan MP, security guard killed as violence erupts across nation

Rediff.com9 May 2022

A Sri Lankan parliamentarian of the ruling party of the Rajapaksas and his personal security officer were killed on Monday in clashes between anti- and pro-government protesters in the country.

Now, a probe in Sri Lankan women's cricket sex scandal

Now, a probe in Sri Lankan women's cricket sex scandal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage asked Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board to appoint an investigative committee, led by a retired female judge, to probe into allegations that officials in women's cricket administration demanded sexual bribes to give places in the national team.

Dubai's Danube targets $4 bn launches in FY27

Dubai's Danube targets $4 bn launches in FY27

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Dubai-based Danube Group plans to launch projects with a combined sales potential of approximately $4 billion in fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), adopting a more selective approach to new developments as the Emirati property market enters a correction phase.

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, credits Neeraj Chopra's advice at the World Para Championship for his world record-breaking javelin throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru.

Sri Lankan court bars Rajapaksa from acting as PM

Sri Lankan court bars Rajapaksa from acting as PM

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Lanka is witnessing a political crisis since October 26 when President Sirisena sacked Wickeremesinghe and replaced him with Rajapaksa.

1st T20I: Curran's hat-trick special helps England beat Sri Lanka via DLS

1st T20I: Curran's hat-trick special helps England beat Sri Lanka via DLS

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Sam Curran claimed a hat-trick as England beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in their rain-marred opening Twenty20 International in Pallekele on Friday.

Rs 5 bn allocated for Sri Lankan Tamils' rehab

Rs 5 bn allocated for Sri Lankan Tamils' rehab

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Presenting the Union Budget for the year 2009-10 in the Lok Sabha, Mukherjee said that the United Progressive Alliance government is committed to ensuring that the Sri Lankan Tamils enjoy their rights and legitimate aspirations within the territorial sovereignty and framework of the country's constitution.

Sri Lankan Airlines to fly to Ahmedabad, Kolkata

Sri Lankan Airlines to fly to Ahmedabad, Kolkata

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Sri Lankan Airlines plans to add Ahmedabad and Kolkata to its Indian destinations this year.

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has arrived in Lahore ahead of a virtual meeting involving the PCB and ICC, amid efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Citing heavy losses all around, SLC urges PCB to reconsider boycott of Indo-Pak fixture

SL president thanks Pak PM for agreeing to play India in T20 World Cup

SL president thanks Pak PM for agreeing to play India in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sri Lankan President thanks PM Sharif as India-Pakistan T20 WC clash to go ahead

Terrorist part of attack on Sri Lankan team killed

Terrorist part of attack on Sri Lankan team killed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

A terrorist wanted for alleged involvement in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team was killed in a shootout with police in Pakistan's Punjab province, officials said on Thursday.

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Sri Lankans will be playing a T20I bilateral series in India for the first time since 2016, which the hosts won 3-0.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen, CM writes to Modi

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen, CM writes to Modi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Taking up the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister E K Palaniswami, in a letter, said the state government was "extremely" concerned over such incidents

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

ICC to Reveal PCB Concessions Only Post T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka trounce Oman by 105 runs

T20 WC: Sri Lanka trounce Oman by 105 runs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka posted a massive total against minnows Oman in their Group B T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on Thursday.

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Polls opened at 7 am local time and would close at 5 pm with some 12,845 polling stations being set up throughout the country for 15.9 million voters, who will choose a successor to President Maithripala Sirisina.

ONGC, Cairns India bid for Sri Lankan oil fields

ONGC, Cairns India bid for Sri Lankan oil fields

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

ONGC Videsh and Cairns India have bid for oil exploration blocks in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan Prez Rajapaksa arrives in China on sixth visit

Sri Lankan Prez Rajapaksa arrives in China on sixth visit

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Beijing on Monday on a 4-day state visit, his sixth, with Colombo saying that its ties with Beijing were not an "exclusive one" and would not harm interests of others.

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

India women eye fourth straight T20 win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Formidable India will be eager to register a dominance-extending fourth victory on the bounce in the fourth women's T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Cong decries 'maligning' of PM on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Cong decries 'maligning' of PM on Sri Lankan Tamils issue

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Congress on Sunday decried "maligning" of the Prime Minister and party-led UPA government by pro-Tamil groups in the state over the Sri Lankan Tamils issue and expressed confidence that India would vote in favour of the US-backed resolution against Sri Lanka in the UNHRC.

Sri Lankan minister resigns over death threat to Tamil prisoners

Sri Lankan minister resigns over death threat to Tamil prisoners

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka's Minister of State for Prisons Management Lohan Ratwatte tendered his resignation on Wednesday, days after he allegedly threatened to kill Tamil prisoners during his visit to the Anuradhapura prison.

Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket

Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Sri Lanka has been losing to all Test playing nations whether at home or away.

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

Sooryavanshi will be a force for Indian cricket, world cricket: Sangakkara

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach Dinesh Karthik have lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his exceptional talent, grounded nature, and immense confidence.

Anura Kumar Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan president

Anura Kumar Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan president

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's ninth president on Monday, amid hopes that he will bolster the country's economy and eliminate corruption.

Neeraj Chopra Will Deliver At Asian Games And LA 2028 Olympics, says Anju Bobby George

Neeraj Chopra Will Deliver At Asian Games And LA 2028 Olympics, says Anju Bobby George

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Legendary athlete Anju Bobby George believes it's just a matter of time before Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra delivers for the country at the big stage -- the Asian Games and 2028 Los Angles Olympic Games.

Murthy quits as IT advisor to Sri Lankan Prez

Murthy quits as IT advisor to Sri Lankan Prez

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Within days of his appointment as International Advisor on Information Technology to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, IT czar N R Narayana Murthy on Wednesday quit from the post citing personal reasons.

Prayers, stupas & more: Modi's date with Sri Lankan history

Prayers, stupas & more: Modi's date with Sri Lankan history

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

"Looking forward to a wonderful day," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets before he leaves Colombo. G Sudhakar Nair/PTI reports from Anuradhapura

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

US Sinking IRIS Dena Doesn't Embarrass India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters was a lawful act of war between belligerents, not a diplomatic or strategic embarrassment for India, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Sri Lankan captain takes sarcastic dig at Team India

Sri Lankan captain takes sarcastic dig at Team India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

"I am not sure they are preparing for South Africa," said Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal as he took a dig at the Indian team.

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss West Asia conflict's impact on energy security

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss West Asia conflict's impact on energy security

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the West Asia conflict's impact on the global economy, particularly energy security, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He also engaged with GCC ambassadors and his Sri Lankan and German counterparts on the same issue.

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

In Sri Lanka, an India-Pakistan game becomes more than cricket. There will be only one silent wish: May cricket live long.

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

New Zealand's Mark Chapman believes their frequent matches against Pakistan will give them an edge in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match. He also discussed adapting to the slower Sri Lankan pitches and Mitchell Santner's fitness.