Sri Lanka News

Thousands leave refugee camps in Sri Lanka

Thousands of refugees from the civil war in Sri Lanka Tuesday began leaving refugee camps six months after the government opened the camps, an official overseeing the refugees said.

Former Sri Lankan army chief announces candidacy for president

Former Sri Lankan army commander, General (Retd) Sarath Fonseka, who led the military victory over separatist Tamil rebels this year, officially announced his candidacy for president Sunday.6:05 PM on November 29

Muralitharan may retire before 2011 World Cup

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralithran, who is struggling for form in the ongoing cricket Test series against India, said he may retire from both forms of the game before the 2011 World Cup in the subcontinent.4:01 PM on November 29

Former Sri Lankan army chief for close ties with India

Sri Lanka's former army chief and opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential election, General (retd) Sarath Fonseka said here Sunday that he was looking forward to close ties with India.2:02 PM on November 29

Air force helicopter crashes in Sri Lanka

A Russian built Mi-24 Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter Friday crashed in southeastern region of the island-country after an air display to mark the start of construction work of a new international airport, an Air Force spokesman said.6:02 PM on November 27

Sri Lanka opposition to back former army chief in polls

Sri Lanka's main opposition party Thursday decided to back in the next presidential elections a former army chief who spearheaded the military campaign against Tamil rebels.8:03 PM on November 26

Sri Lanka to hold presidential poll: officials

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has decided to opt for a presidential election two years ahead of schedule, government sources said Monday.4:04 PM on November 23

Be careful while in Sri Lanka, US says

The security situation in Sri Lanka has improved since the defeat of the Tamil Tigers but Americans travelling to the country should remain careful, the US said Friday.6:02 PM on November 20

Sri Lanka may face fuel shortage as strike continues

Sri Lanka may face fuel shortages in the coming days as the petroleum sector trade unions vowed to continue their strike after politicians threatened to take action against the protesting employees.6:00 AM on November 15

Sri Lanka's military chief resigns, may run for presidency

Sri Lanka's military chief, General Sarath Fonseka, who helped the government forces secure victory over Tamil rebels, resigned from his post Thursday amidst reports he was considering running in the upcoming presidential elections.8:00 PM on November 12

Sri Lankan trade unions protest delay in pay hike

Sri Lankan trade unions Tuesday decided to go ahead with their planned three-day strike to protest against the delay in pay hike.6:00 AM on November 11

Sri Lanka steps up mine clearance

The Sri Lankan government has stepped up clearing mines in former rebel-controlled areas aimed at resettling 159,000 war refugees before the end of January, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama said Thursday.12:03 AM on November 06

No war crimes questions, Sri Lankan general returns from US

General Sarath Fonseka, who was Sri Lanka's army commander when it defeated Tamil separatist rebels in May, returned home from US Thursday without being questioned by US authorities about alleged war crimes.12:01 PM on November 05

Sri Lanka's ex-army chief leaves US without facing questioning

General Sarath Fonseka, who was Sri Lanka's army commander when it defeated Tamil rebels in May, left the US without being questioned by US authorities about the final phase of military operations against the guerrillas, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.10:05 PM on November 04

TULF seeks Karunanidhi's intervention

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has been urged by a Tamil politician here to intervene and help secure the Tamils a4:03 PM on November 01