Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Lanka's new president

Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Thursday sworn in as Sri Lanka's president, exactly 45 years after he became an MP, amid hopes that he will rescue the bankrupt country and restore political stability.......

Indian mission asks nationals living in Sri Lanka to register details

The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka on Thursday asked Indian nationals living in the crisis-hit island nation to register their details with the mission but later clarified that it was part......

Amid calls to quit, Gotabaya agrees to curb his powers

Sri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, under immense pressure from the public and the Opposition to quit over the island nation's worst economic crisis, said on Thursday that the......

Mahinda under protection at naval base amid protests

Sri Lanka's former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is being protected at the Trincomalee naval base after he was evacuated from his official residence, Defence Secretary Gen (retd.) Kamal......

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......

Democracy needs to return in Sri Lanka: Jayasuriya

'There are no words to describe how our politicians have completely mis-managed the country.' IMAGE: Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya didn't mince words while flaying the politicians,......

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

IMAGE: Former Sri Lanka cricketer and ICC Match referee Roshan Mahanama, left, with anti-government protestors in Galle. Photograph: Roshan Mahanama/Twitter   ICC Match Referee Roshan......

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

IMAGE: India won the 2018 Asia Cup under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, former cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga feels that the......