Sri Lanka News

Sri Lanka wants maids to go to Europe, avoid Gulf

The Sri Lankan government is seeking to encourage women migrants to look for jobs in European countries instead of in the Gulf because of persistent complaints of mistreatment and poor working conditions.11:00 AM on August 17

I can't think of life without cricket: Sanath Jayasuriya

It will be 19 years of cricket for Sri Lankan batting stalwart Sanath Jayasyriya in December. At 39, his contemporaries are long gone but Jayasuriya, still feared by bowlers the world over, is as passionate about the game as a fledgling. The opener says it is the pride to represent his country that keeps him going.10:33 AM on August 16

Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka Invitation XI

Following is the scoreboard of India's warm-up cricket match against Sri Lanka invitation XI here Friday.12:00 AM on August 16

Yuvraj hits 172 as India win warm up game by 92 runs

Yuvraj Singh hit an explosive 172 as India warmed up for the five match ODI series, thrashing Sri Lanka Invitation XI by 92 runs at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium here Friday.8:30 PM on August 15

35 Tamil rebels, two soldiers killed in Sri Lanka

At least 35 Tamil rebels and two soldiers were killed as troops advanced in northern Sri Lanka amidst heavy fighting, military officials said Friday.6:00 PM on August 15

Indian cricketers celebrate Independence Day in Colombo

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni raised the tri-colour as the Indian cricketers, now on a tour to Sri Lanka, celebrated the nation's 62nd independence Day here Friday.1:31 PM on August 15

Thousands displaced as hostilities escalate in Sri Lanka: ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Thursday said that tens of thousands of people have fled areas affected by fighting between the military and the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka's north.6:01 PM on August 14

Sri Lankan jets bomb suspected LTTE targets

Sri Lankan jets Thursday bombed four suspected Tamil Tiger targets in rebel-held Mullaitivu district where troops are locked in heavy fighting, military officials here said.5:31 PM on August 14

Sri Lankan Air Force jets bomb suspected LTTE targets

Sri Lankan Air Force fighter jets Thursday bombed four suspected LTTE targets in the rebel-held Mullaitivu district where the advancing troops have been locked in heavy fighting with the rebels for the past few months, military officials here said.4:01 PM on August 14

Dhoni rues loss of Sachin

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rued the absence of star batsman Sachin Tendulkar for the five match ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka that begins next week.3:01 AM on August 14

Fresh LTTE-held territories captured: military

Advancing government troops Wednesday captured fresh territories held by the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka's north following a week of heavy fighting, the authorities said.6:30 PM on August 13

Sri Lanka include Warnapura in ODI squad

Opening batsman Malinda Warnapura was drafted in the 15-member Sri Lankan cricket squad that will take on India in a five match ODI series beginning next week in Dambulla.1:30 PM on August 13

Rajapakse promises land to people in northern Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse said Tuesday that his government would ensure the people in the northern part of the country should have the right to own land.2:00 AM on August 13

Army-LTTE clashes leave 32 dead in Sri Lanka

Fresh clashes between advancing Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tiger guerrillas have left at least 26 rebels and six soldiers dead and 47 wounded on both sides, military reports said Tuesday.4:33 PM on August 12

Two Indians remanded in Colombo on fraud charges

Two Indians have been remanded to judicial custody by a court here for collecting nearly Rs.7 million from over 50 Sri Lankan students and allegedly deceiving them with the promise of awarding a Cambridge University certificate after completion of a computer course.4:02 PM on August 12