Following a fierce, year-long military offensive, the Sri Lankan government claimed in May 2009 that it had defeated the separatist group (NYT) and killed its leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran.

A history of discrimination. Sri Lanka's colonial-era laws echo those once seen across Asia. Many countries have repealed these laws — notably India in 2018 and Singapore in 2022 — but Sri ...

SL vs BAN 2025, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Report: Rain and a late collapse saw the hosts work their way back into the contest. Matches (18) MLC (3) ENG-W vs IND-W (1) ZIM vs SA (1) ...

Sri Lanka is attempting to sustain economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability under the IMF program it began in 2016. The government's high debt payments and bloated civil service ...

Narayana & Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions dominate JEE (Advanced) 2025 with top ranks, emphasising conceptual mastery and tech-driven education.

Sri Lanka batted out 32 overs in the final session and ensured that the first Test in Galle ended in a draw. But it wasn’t a result without minor jeopardy, as Sri Lanka lost four wickets on the way ...

SINGAPORE – Once in about 12 years, Hindu temples are re-energised through a complex process of prayers and rituals. For Sri Sivan Temple, this will happen on June 8 from 8.15 to 9.15am. Tens of ...

A career-best 187 by the stylish Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka to 368-4 in its first innings on the third day of the opening test against Bangladesh on Thursday. On a featherbed surface, Nissanka ...

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced an 18-member squad for the upcoming second Test match against Bangladesh, set to begin on Wednesday (25) at the SSC Grounds in Colombo. The squad will be led by ...

Health authorities say that Sri Lanka has entered a critical period of overlapping viral outbreaks following the detection of new COVID subvariants. They yesterday confirmed the presence of two new ...

Sri Lanka has urged Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to invest in its growing pharmaceutical sector and explore new opportunities in export-oriented industries, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ...

257. Public transportation remains a critical lifeline for millions of Sri Lankans, yet inefficiencies, aging infrastructure and systemic challenges continue to hinder its potential. In an exclusive ...