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PM Modi is scheduled to hold a five-kilometre-long roadshow in the constituency after his arrival here. (Photo: File)

BIMSTEC leaders invited to attend PM Modi's swearing in ceremony: MEA

The BIMSTEC member states include Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Bhutan and India.

27 May 2019 6:45 PM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka school principal, teacher arrested for link to Easter terror...

The suspects have been identified as Noor Mohamed Addu Ul and Ajibul Jabar, residents of Kapugollewa, Horowpathana.

18 May 2019 10:44 AM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

Close aide of Sri Lanka bombers arrested with several passports

Mohammed Rizwan was arrested from the Mabole area in Wattala by the police on Wednesday.

17 May 2019 12:09 PM IST

2019 Lonely Planet guides top travel destination in peril

2019 Lonely Planet guide's top travel destination in peril

Sri Lanka's hotels, beaches, eateries now empty of tourists.

16 May 2019 6:35 PM IST

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Curfew lifted in Sri Lanka, more than 60 people arrested

There were no incidents of violence overnight and people responsible for taking part in attacks have been arrested,...

15 May 2019 4:46 PM IST

People hold placards as they attend a vigil outside Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi on Tuesday to honour victims of Sundays bombings in Sri Lanka. (Photo: BUNNY SMITH)

Sri Lanka restarts; schools reopen, masses to resume

The schools were shutdown and public mass services were suspended following fears of a repeat of the April 21 attacks.

9 May 2019 5:52 PM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

Man tries to bribe Lanka police to release terror accused, arrested

The suspect had offered Rs 500,000 as a bribe to the officer at the Horowpothana Police station.

8 May 2019 7:17 PM IST

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Curfew lifted in Sri Lanka, situation under control: Police

The curfew was imposed on Sunday after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people.

6 May 2019 3:28 PM IST

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Curfew reimposed in Negembo, Sri Lanka

The move was taken after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people travelling on a three-wheeler.

5 May 2019 9:20 PM IST

Siddiqui Ahamad Danish, who works for Reuters news agency and is based in New Delhi, was arrested when he allegedly attempted to forcibly enter a school in Negombo city to speak to its authorities. (Photo: Twitter)

India-based photo journalist arrested by Sri Lanka police for...

He was arrested on the charges of unauthorised entry and was later remanded by the Negombo magistrate till May 15,...

3 May 2019 9:11 AM IST

Although, closer to home, the community of small fishermen from the city deem the promises to hollow sounds coming from empty barrels.

4 TN fishermen seriously injured after SL navy attacks them

They were part of a group of 1,200 fishermen, who had put out to sea in 150 boats from Pudukottai on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 3:14 PM IST

AIU also revealed that the passenger informed them that he had received the currency from an unknown person in the aerobridge area. (Photo: ANI)

Foreign currency worth Rs 99.5 lakh seized at Anna International...

'As he was giving evasive replies his personal search and as well as search of his hand baggage-a black backpack was...

25 Jun 2019 4:49 PM IST