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Growth slashed to 3%: Inside Sri Lanka’s aggressive policy pivot to fight energy inflation

The crisis in West Asia has hit Sri Lanka particularly hard because the country depends almost entirely on imported fuel.

May 26, 2026 17:24 IST

Ranchi’s 7‑year‑old swims 29 kms to conquer Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India, sets world record

Seven-year-old Ishank Singh from Dhurwa, Ranchi has set a world record after swimming nearly 29 km across the Palk Strait…

Updated: May 1, 2026 14:59 IST

Sri Lanka players celebrating with the 2014 T20 World Cup trophy after beating India in the final.

How Sri Lanka Outsmarted MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli To Win T20 World Cup

It was the night the music stopped for Yuvraj Singh and the tears finally dried for Sangakkara and Jayawardene. Relive…

April 6, 2026 06:00 IST

Fuel Shock: IOC arm hikes premium petrol prices as Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25%

Lanka IOC, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation, has raised retail petrol prices in Sri Lanka after the country increased…

Updated: March 23, 2026 12:52 IST

Second Iranian warship near Sri Lanka requests ‘urgent port call’ amid fears it could become US ‘target’

Sri Lanka faces tension as an Iranian warship seeks refuge after the IRIS Dena sinking near Galle amid escalating US-Iran…

March 5, 2026 18:06 IST

Sri Lanka vs Oman, T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch the live telecast

Sri Lanka takes on Oman in Match 16 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Pallekele this Thursday. Following a…

February 12, 2026 05:30 IST

Colombo Airfares Triple as Fans Scramble for Last-Minute Seats

India–Pakistan T20 clash sends Colombo airfares soaring

Confirmation of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15 has sent airfares from Indian metros to Colombo skyrocketing.…

February 11, 2026 21:22 IST

Bangladesh requests ICC to move T20 World Cup fixtures from India to Sri Lanka over security concerns

After Bangladesh’s boycott, will ICC update the T20 World Cup schedule?

Following the IPL-related decision, the BCB held two “emergency meetings” within 24 hours, including a virtual meeting on Sunday afternoon.

Updated: January 5, 2026 10:04 IST

India announces USD 450 mn aid package for Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka — here’s what it includes

Foreign Minister Herath appreciated Jaishankar’s visit as the PM’s Special Envoy, saying his trip “underscores India’s steadfast solidarity with Sri…

December 23, 2025 21:17 IST

MEA rejects 'ridiculous' Pak claims of India 'hindering' Sri Lanka relief ops: 'Yet another bid to spread misinformation'

MEA rejects ‘ridiculous’ Pak claims of India ‘blocking’ Sri Lanka relief ops: ‘Yet another bid to spread misinformation’

India had launched Operation Sagar Bandhu on November 28 to provide urgent search, rescue and HADR (humanitarian assistance and disaster…

December 2, 2025 20:15 IST

India grants quick airspace nod for Pakistan’s aid flight to Sri Lanka, counters ‘baseless’ claims of denial

It also pointed out that this approval was given even though Pakistan continues to block Indian airlines from using its…

Updated: December 2, 2025 13:35 IST

Sri Lanka devastated by Cyclone Ditwah: Over 330 dead, hundreds missing; India steps in with major relief mission

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka: At least 330 dead, hundreds missing; last batch of Indians evacuated

Kandy is the worst-affected district, where 88 deaths and 150 missing cases have been recorded. Other badly hit areas include…

Updated: December 1, 2025 13:35 IST

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300 Indians stuck in Colombo for 3 days, face food and water crisis as Cyclone Ditwah hits flight services

India has extended humanitarian support to Sri Lanka through Operation Sagar Bandhu. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft carrying nearly…

November 29, 2025 12:56 IST

Cyclone Ditwah: IMD sounds red alert as storm nears Tamil Nadu coast; at least 123 killed in Sri Lanka

The IMD stated that the system is “very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards and reach over the southwest Bay…

Updated: November 29, 2025 13:56 IST

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Cyclone Ditwah kills 56 in Sri Lanka, PM Modi condoles deaths; Tamil Nadu, Andhra brace for impact

The cyclone is moving towards India and is likely to impact several states including Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Chief…

November 28, 2025 17:22 IST

Pak army provides cover to Sri Lankan cricketers after Islamabad blast

Pakistan Army Chief and Field Marshal Asim Munir has assured Sri Lankan Defence Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon of the team’s…

November 14, 2025 08:14 IST

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Sri Lanka says tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation anymore – What it means for Indian travellers?

Sri Lankan Ambassador to India said that all ETA and visa issuance services would continue to function as they were…

October 31, 2025 16:55 IST

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Sri Lanka Golden Visa Program: Investor residence visa available for foreign nationals

The Sri Lanka Golden Visa allows foreigners to live, invest, and study in the country with residency options up to…

October 22, 2025 16:07 IST

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