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Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd Test Day 3: Hosts finish day at 209/2, trail by 230 runs
Sri Lanka 209/2,trail by 230 runs; Malinda Pushpakumara (2*), Dimuth Karunaratne (92*); Umesh Yadav 1/29, Pandya 1/12
05 Aug 2017 10:30 AM
Security to be beefed up in Jaffna after violence: Lanka police
Two policemen were proceeding to conduct an inquiry over a police complaint when they were attacked by people who came in a motorcycle.
31 Jul 2017 6:40 PM
Sri Lanka signs long-delayed $1.5-billion port deal with China to pay off loan
Sri Lankan officials have said, the port’s security will be handled by Colombo to allay fears that China could use it as a military hub.
29 Jul 2017 5:51 PM
Sri Lanka's cabinet 'clears port deal' with China firm after concerns addressed
The new terms will help allay concerns of India as also in Japan and the United States, that the port won't be used for military purposes.
25 Jul 2017 7:00 PM
Sri Lanka vs India: Dinesh Chandimal ruled out of 1st Test, Rangana Herath to lead the side
The newly appointed captain will miss the test after being hospitalised due to pneumonia.
21 Jul 2017 4:29 PM
Sri Lanka vs India: All eyes on Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul in warm-up game vs President's XI
India is set to play their first test match against the Lankans on 26th July.
20 Jul 2017 3:36 PM
Sri Lanka Cricket apologises for ground workers' stripping incident
The incident occurred after Sri Lanka lost the five-match ODI series against Zimbabwe 3-2 at the Hambantota stadium on Monday.
12 Jul 2017 2:00 PM
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
Columns
The Congress struggles to disseminate its manifesto, while BJP recalibrates strategies amidst low voter turnout and leadership dynamics.
Student protests challenge the paradox of democracy, as law enforcement clashes with demands for peace and justice.
Prime Minister rallies in Kolhapur and Goa, criticises INDIA bloc's divisive agenda and accuses Congress of aiming to "loot India".
Accusations of anti-Semitism arise after Jewish activist's attempt to cross march route