Sri Lanka
Adani to withdraw from wind power projects in Sri Lanka
A letter was sent by the company to a Sri Lankan government agency
13 February 2025, 06:27 AM
Monkey causes nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka
The intrusion took place in a south Colombo suburb
9 February 2025, 09:43 AM
Australia win second Test and series against Sri Lanka
Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.
9 February 2025, 07:13 AM
Sri Lanka cuts lending rates after debt deal
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said it was moving to a single policy rate set at 8.0 percent, an "effective reduction" of around 50 basis points.
27 November 2024, 05:10 AM
Sri Lanka probes Adani projects after US charges
Both the finance and foreign ministries had been asked to review infrastructure projects awarded to the Indian conglomerate
26 November 2024, 08:51 AM
4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers
Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.
20 November 2024, 22:30 PM
Asalanka seals SL's four-wicket win over NZ
A captain's knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday's Twenty20 opener in Dambulla.
9 November 2024, 18:07 PM
Asalanka to captain Sri Lanka against New Zealand
Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home to New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka captain in both formats.
6 November 2024, 07:33 AM
Lewis century gifts West Indies consolation victory in Sri Lanka
Opener Evin Lewis blazed his way to an unbeaten century to give the West Indies a consolation eight-wicket victory in Saturday's rain-hit third and final ODI against Sri Lanka.
26 October 2024, 18:40 PM
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
21 October 2024, 04:00 AM
All our heroes end up dead
Review of ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’ (Sort of Books, 2022) by Shehan Karunatilaka
6 October 2024, 15:03 PM
SL beat NZ by innings and 154 runs to sweep series
Sri Lanka clinched their biggest Test victory over New Zealand on Sunday, prevailing by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle to complete a 2-0 series sweep.
29 September 2024, 08:15 AM
Sri Lanka presidential election: From citizens’ protests to regime change
The new president is an ordinary citizen in social terms with no pretensions to public display of power, taste, wealth or grandeur.
27 September 2024, 09:24 AM
Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024: A turning point or a false dawn?
Dissanayake's presidency presents an opportunity to reimagine Sri Lanka’s economic strategy.
25 September 2024, 05:00 AM
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Harini Amarasuriya as PM
Dissanayake was elected president in the election held on Saturday.
24 September 2024, 09:47 AM
Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's president
Dissanayake, popularly known as AKD, polled 1.27 million votes more than nearest rival and main opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe finished third.
23 September 2024, 04:38 AM
NZ chase 275 to win first Sri Lanka Test after Patel bags six
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four of the first Test on Sunday with the visitors chasing 275 to win in Galle.
22 September 2024, 06:59 AM
Reform the system, politics will fall in line
But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.
5 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ team to tour Sri Lanka in September
Bangladesh Women’s cricket ‘A’ team will tour Sri Lanka for seven white-ball matches in September, a press release by Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed on Wednesday.
28 August 2024, 14:10 PM
Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka in first Test
Joe Root's gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday.
24 August 2024, 18:41 PM