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Pakistan Published 18 Apr, 2022 09:56pm

ATC awards death penalty to six convicts in Sri Lankan citizen’s lynching case

The court awards life imprisonment to nine, while 76 convicts have been awarded two years imprisonment

Business & Economy Published 13 Apr, 2022 09:59pm

Bankrupt Sri Lanka begs diaspora to send cash

Authorities are weathering spirited protests demanding the government's resignation ahead of negotiations for an International Monetary Fund bailout

World Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:31pm

Bankrupt Sri Lanka asks citizens abroad to send home cash

Island nation is in the grip of its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 after defaulting on $51 billion foreign debt

World Published 13 Apr, 2022 10:41am

A small tent camp in Sri Lankan city becomes focus of national protests

On a handwritten board next to the tents stands the sign: 'Gota-Go Village'

Business & Economy Published 12 Apr, 2022 01:47pm

Sri Lanka defaults on entire $51 billion external debt

Sri Lanka's finance ministry says creditors are free to capitalise any interest payments due to them from Tuesday or opt for payback in Sri Lankan rupees

Business & Economy Published 09 Apr, 2022 01:48pm

Sri Lanka seeking $3 billion in months to stave off crisis: finance minister

Ali Sabry says Sri Lanka will seek another $500 million credit line from India for fuel

World Published 08 Apr, 2022 09:19pm

Sri Lanka opposition threatens no-confidence motion, industry warns of 'fall off precipice'

Street protests go on nearly non-stop for more than a month, despite a five-day state of emergency

World Published 06 Apr, 2022 10:24am

Sri Lankan president loses parliamentary majority as protests mount

Rajapaksa’s once-powerful ruling coalition in turmoil after defections; govt warns of retaliation if rallies turn violent

World Published 04 Apr, 2022 10:30am

Troubled Sri Lanka set for new cabinet, protests

Twenty-six ministers in the cabinet have submitted letters of resignation at a late-night meeting

World Published 03 Apr, 2022 06:51pm

Sri Lanka protesters defy curfew after social media ban

The South Asian nation is facing severe shortages of food, fuel and other essentials

World Published 03 Apr, 2022 11:52am

Sri Lanka imposes curfew amid protests over price hike

President says state of emergency needed to protect public order, maintain essential supplies and services

World Published 02 Apr, 2022 10:26am

Sri Lanka declares emergency after violent protests over economic crisis

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says the decision was taken in the interests of 'public security'

World Published 01 Apr, 2022 02:32pm

Disaster tourism: blackouts, shortages hit Sri Lanka recovery hopes

Govt scrambling to insulate holidaymakers from the hardships facing much of the nation's 22m people

World Published 31 Mar, 2022 05:38pm

Sri Lanka to turn off street lights in deepening economic crisis

The island of 22 million people is struggling with rolling blackouts for up to 13 hours a day

World Published 31 Mar, 2022 12:32pm

Power cuts in Sri Lanka could continue into May

Many parts of the crisis-hit country currently faced up to 13 hours without electricity

World Published 28 Mar, 2022 04:45pm

Sri Lanka seeks additional $1 billion credit line from India

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has sought an additional credit line of $1 billion from India to import essentials amid its worst...

Sports Published 14 Mar, 2022 12:39pm

Fan takes on-field selfie with Virat Kohli in security breach at Test

A group of security officers gave chase and eventually overpowered the youngsters before hauling them off the field

Sports Published 11 Mar, 2022 04:06pm

India look for 'mental adjustments' in pink ball Test: Bumrah

Hosts are looking to sweep the two-match series in Bangalore after a thumping opening Test win inside three days

Business Published 09 Mar, 2022 11:00pm

Sri Lanka to pay 20 rupees per dollar incentive to boost remittances

Sri Lanka's remittances hit a 10-year low of $5.4 billion in 2021

Sports Published 07 Mar, 2022 03:09pm

More than winning, Rohit wants to secure India's future

'It's not just about 11 players, it's also about the people who are sitting outside wanting to get their chances,' says Indian skipper

Sports Published 06 Mar, 2022 03:44pm

India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in Mohali

Jadeja followed his Test-best 175 with the bat on Saturday by taking 5-41 with his left-arm spin

Sports Published 05 Mar, 2022 02:46pm

Jadeja's unbeaten 175 helps India to huge total against Sri Lanka

India continued to pile on runs against the hapless Sri Lankan bowlers on a docile pitch after resuming the day on 357-6

Sports Published 04 Mar, 2022 02:28pm

India 109-2 in Kohli's 100th Test

Kohli walked out to a standing ovation from the limited crowd in Mohali and stood unbeaten on 15 at the break

Business Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:14pm

Sri Lanka runs out of fuel as dollar crisis worsens

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's public transport was crippled Wednesday as buses ran out of diesel, officials said as the...

Sports Published 01 Mar, 2022 03:11pm

Smith says Australia 'incredibly safe' in Pakistan despite Agar 'fake' threat

'We're aware of social media and the unfortunate events that can occur on platforms,' says Australia batsman Steve Smith

Sports Published 27 Feb, 2022 12:57pm

'Incredibly safe' Cummins wants Australia to be relentless v Pakistan

'We feel lucky to get to come back here after a whole generation didn’t get the chance to play any cricket over here, says test captain

World Published 26 Feb, 2022 05:10pm

Fuel prices raised in Sri Lanka as energy crisis worsens

One of Sri Lanka's biggest fuel suppliers put up its prices by as much as 12 percent on Saturday, as the...