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Dinesh Chandimal, Upul Tharanga to captain Sri Lanka after Angelo Mathews exit
Angelo Mathews resigned after his side's humiliating home series defeat to bottom-ranked Zimbabwe.
12 Jul 2017 1:42 PM
Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka kills 225
The highest number of cases is in the region around the city of Colombo, though cases were being reported across the tropical island nation.
04 Jul 2017 2:44 PM
Lanka arrests monk, cop over hate crimes
The police have warned that anyone harbouring or aiding the fugitive monk in any way will face prosecution.
19 Jun 2017 12:54 AM
Sri Lankan railway authorities announce crackdown on selfies
Railway spokesman Wijeya Samarasinghe said mobile phones accounted for most of the 28 deaths on Sri Lanka's railways so far this year.
13 Jun 2017 2:36 PM
In a first, Sri Lanka makes arrest over hate crimes against Muslims
A man from the radical Bodu Bala Sena is the first suspect to be arrested in connection with arson attacks against Muslims.
12 Jun 2017 11:05 AM
Sri Lanka floods: Death toll reaches 202, 96 missing
The death toll rose to 202 after the discovery of more landslide victims beneath tonnes of mud in Sri Lanka's hard-hit southwest.
31 May 2017 4:05 PM
Sri Lanka flood death toll hits 183 as country struggles for clean water
State TV broadcast called for public assistance to clean drinking wells contaminated by the monsoon floods.
30 May 2017 2:07 PM
Death toll from Sri Lanka floods rise to 164
Sri Lanka has sought international assistance, with India sending two naval ships laden with supplies over the weekend.
29 May 2017 9:39 AM
Sri Lanka rescuers find bodies as flood death toll reaches 146
Maj Gen Sudantha Ranasinghe, who is heading the rescue mission said he didn't expect to find any more survivors.
28 May 2017 1:54 PM
Sri Lanka mudslide death toll rises to 100; 99 missing
The Disaster Management Centre said more than 2,900 people have been displaced.
27 May 2017 9:40 PM
At least 91 killed in mudslides, floods due to heavy rains in Sri lanka
Sri Lanka appealed to the international community including the United Nations and neighbouring countries for help.
26 May 2017 7:38 PM
At least 91 killed in mudslides, floods due to heavy rains in Sri lanka
The people living in low lying areas around Kelani River and Kalu Ganga are cautioned about possible floods.
26 May 2017 1:10 PM
India's Modi emphasises links with Sri Lanka to deepen ties
India's rival China also has been courting Sri Lanka with trade deals.
12 May 2017 3:36 PM
Modi assures Lanka of India's support amid Chinese concerns
India and Sri Lanka are in talks to jointly operate oil tanks at the strategic Trincomalee port.
12 May 2017 2:30 PM
Modi cautions international community on growing 'arc of violence'
The menace of terrorism in our region is a concrete manifestation of this destructive emotion, Modi said, apparently referring to Pakistan.
12 May 2017 1:12 PM
Modi announces direct Varanasi-Colombo flights from Aug
Modi said the flights will allow ‘my Tamil brothers and sisters’ to visit Varanasi, the land of Kashi Viswanath.
12 May 2017 1:03 PM
Sri Lanka-India deals signed ahead of Modi's visit: Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mahinda Rajapaksa at the latter's request, the Indian High Commissioner to Colombo said.
12 May 2017 11:54 AM
PM prays at one of Lanka’s oldest Buddhist temples
The Gangaramaya Temple is situated in the bustling inner-city Colombo, nearby the scenic Beira Lake.
12 May 2017 2:03 AM
As Modi visits Lanka, Chinese submarine not allowed to dock at Colombo
A Sri Lanka govt official said it was 'unlikely' to agree to China's request to dock the submarine at any time, given India's concerns.
11 May 2017 9:03 PM
Prime Minister Modi to visit Sri Lanka in 2nd week of May
During his visit, he will take part in the UN 'Vesak Day' celebrations to be held here from May 12 to 14.
19 Apr 2017 4:06 PM
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