Sri Lanka News

Bus in Colombo escapes horrific bombing

An alert conductor ordered passengers to quickly get off a bus here Tuesday after noticing a suspicious object, which later exploded injuring four people, the authorities said.3:30 PM on September 16

Loud blast heard in Colombo

A loud explosion was heard Tuesday from the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo.3:02 PM on September 16

Loud explosion in bus in Colombo

A loud explosion occurred Tuesday in a bus in the heart of the Sri Lankan capital, the police said.3:01 PM on September 16

Aid agencies' removal from rebel areas temporary: Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that aid agencies had been asked to vacate Tamil Tiger-held areas only temporarily and they would be able to return once the rebels are defeated.1:30 PM on September 16

Aid agencies' removal from rebel-held areas temporary: Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that pulling out aid agencies from areas held by the Tamil Tigers in the island's north was 'only a temporary measure to ensure their own safety' and assured that they would be allowed to return once the region is cleared of rebels.12:30 PM on September 16

We will crush Tamil Tigers completely: Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed confidence that his troops will crush the Tamil Tiger guerrillas "completely", but he refused to set a time frame for a military victory.10:01 AM on September 16

Sri Lanka condemns Delhi serial terror blasts

Sri Lanka Sunday vehemently condemned the serial blasts in New Delhi as 'barbaric acts of terrorism' that cannot be justified under any circumstances.4:01 PM on September 14

Aid agencies suspend withdrawing from conflict zones in Sri Lanka

Aid agencies suspended withdrawal of staff from conflict zones in northern Sri Lanka, following strong protests from civilians in the region, a newspaper said Sunday.4:01 PM on September 14

Influx of outsiders to Colombo a security risk: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Saturday said that 'massive influx of people' who had come to Colombo and suburbs and were 'staying without any valid reason are creating a huge security concern' for the defence authorities, a media report said.2:00 PM on September 13

I somehow felt I would win the ICC award: Mendis

Sri Lanka's new spin sensation Ajantha Mendis, who returned home Friday said he somehow felt that he would win the International Cricket Council's(ICC) award for the emerging player of the year.5:31 PM on September 12

Three inmates killed in attempted Sri Lanka jailbreak

At least three prison inmates in Sri Lanka were shot dead by prison guards when they attempted to escape from a jail Friday, police said.4:00 PM on September 12

Cairn to invest $113 mn for Mannar Basin oil hunt

Cairn Lanka, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cairn India, will invest $133 million (Rs.6 billion) on oil and natural gas exploration in the Mannar Basin off the north western coast of Sri Lanka, a company official said here Thursday.11:33 PM on September 11

Minor blast on railway track in Sri Lanka

A minor blast caused mild damage to an interior railway line just outside Sri Lankan capital city of Colombo Thursday, a military official said, adding that no one was wounded in the blast.10:30 PM on September 11

China assures continued support to Sri Lanka

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi held talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa here Wednesday and assured his country's 'continued support' for Sri Lanka's sovereignty, territorial integrity and efforts to find a solution to the ethnic conflict in the island nation.7:32 AM on September 11

Minor blast on railway track near Colombo

There was a minor explosion on a coastal railway line just outside Sri Lankan capital Colombo Wednesday evening, military officials confirmed, adding that there was no damage to the railway track or human lives.7:31 AM on September 11