Sri Lanka News

Pre-poll violence mars election campaigns in Sri Lanka

Campaigning for elections for two of Sri Lanka's nine provincial councils has ended, with independent monitors accusing the ruling and opposition parties of resorting to violence.4:32 PM on August 21

Sri Lanka for international pressure on Tamil Tigers

The Sri Lankan government Wednesday urged the international community to put pressure on the Tamil Tigers to allow civilians to leave the conflict zones to safety.1:00 PM on August 20

Sri Lankan teachers to learn English in Hyderabad

The Indian government has offered scholarships to 41 Sri Lankan government schoolteachers to undergo a special English training course at the reputed English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) in Hyderabad.5:30 PM on August 19

War will continue until last Tiger is killed: Rajapaksa

Riding on public support for the ongoing war against the Tamil Tigers, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that the military campaign will continue 'until the last rebel is killed or every inch of land is captured', a media report said Tuesday.2:01 PM on August 19

68 combatants killed in Sri Lanka's weekend clashes

At least 51 Tamil Tigers and 17 soldiers were killed and over 120 wounded in weekend clashes in Sri Lanka's northeast, military authorities said Monday.3:31 PM on August 18

India bat in first ODI, Sehwag ruled out

The Indians were batting first in the opening one-day international (ODI) cricket match with Sri Lanka here Monday. India's ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat, though hard-hitting opener Virender Sehwag was ruled out due to an injury.11:00 AM on August 18

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