Sri Lanka survived two tough years of economic crisis due to India’s financial support: President Wickremesinghe

June 22, 2024 6:27 PM

Sri Lanka survived two tough years of economic crisis due to India’s financial support: President Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude for India’s financial support that helped the island nation survive two tough years of economic crisis. Addressing the 31st All India Partners meet in Colombo, Mr. Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with India. The President recalled his recent visit to India to attend the swearing-in of the new government and mentioned that he discussed core areas of partnership with Prime Minister Narendra M...

Sri Lanka set to take over chairmanship of Indian Ocean Rim Association during 23rd Council of Ministers' Meeting

October 9, 2023 4:07 PM

Sri Lanka set to take over chairmanship of Indian Ocean Rim Association during 23rd Council of Ministers' Meeting

Sri Lanka is set to take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) during the 23rd Council of Ministers' Meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry in an announcement said that the association’s member states will hold discussions on collaboration in various sectors, including trade and investment, maritime safety and security, fisheries management, disaster risk management, and the blue economy, among others. The deliberations wi...

India beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in first ODI in Guwahati

January 10, 2023 10:05 PM

India beat Sri Lanka by 67 runs in first ODI in Guwahati

India defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the first One Day International of the three-match series at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Chasing a victory target of 374, the visitors made 306 for eight in their allotted 50 overs. Dasun Shanaka hit an unbeaten 108 runs, Pathum Nissanka 72 and Dhananjaya De Silva 47. For India, Umran Malik took three wickets, Mohammed Siraj two, while Hardik Pandya, Mohammad Shami and Yujvendra Chahal took one wicket each. With this, India has taken a 1-0 lead i...

BCCI announces schedule for upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia in Q1 2023

December 8, 2022 8:09 PM

BCCI announces schedule for upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia in Q1 2023

The BCCI today announced the schedule for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy as well as the limited-overs home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia in January and February 2023. The contest will start with a T20 match in Mumbai on the 3rd of January and will end with an ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on the 15th of January. Pune, Rajkot, Guwahati and Kolkata are other venues for the series. The test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle. 

Sri Lanka ranks first among 97 countries in Breast Feeding support Policies and Programs

January 21, 2020 9:49 PM

Sri Lanka ranks first among 97 countries in Breast Feeding support Policies and Programs

Sri Lanka has ranked first among 97 countries globally on breastfeeding rate according to a new survey conducted by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi). Sri Lanka's rank is based on its performance on ten indicators of policies and programs.  WBTi uses to color- code and rank countries. Sri Lanka has scored 91 out of 100 points and earned a green color code, which implies best level of performance. The WBTi congratulating Sri Lanka said its status is the result of persisten...

Sri Lanka ranks first among 97 countries in Breast Feeding support Policies and Programs

January 21, 2020 9:49 PM

Sri Lanka ranks first among 97 countries in Breast Feeding support Policies and Programs

Sri Lanka has ranked first among 97 countries globally on breastfeeding rate according to a new survey conducted by the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi). Sri Lanka's rank is based on its performance on ten indicators of policies and programs.  WBTi uses to color- code and rank countries. Sri Lanka has scored 91 out of 100 points and earned a green color code, which implies best level of performance. The WBTi congratulating Sri Lanka said its status is the result of persisten...

2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Indore

January 8, 2020 8:39 AM

2nd T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Indore

In Cricket, India secured a massive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore last night. With this victory, the host team has taken a 1-0 lead over Sri Lanka in the three-match T20 International series. The first match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain. Chasing a target of 143 runs, India got off to a flying start as Shikhar Dhawan and K L Rahul consolidated the Indian innings with remarkable performances. K L R...

SAFF U-18 C'ship: India to take on Sri Lanka tomorrow

September 24, 2019 5:01 PM

SAFF U-18 C'ship: India to take on Sri Lanka tomorrow

In Football, India will look to get a semifinal spot when they take on Sri Lanka in their last group league match of the SAFF Under-18 Championship in Kathmandu tomorrow. India need just a draw to qualify for the semifinals. India were held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh in their opening match of the tournament yesterday.  

Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 8 wickets in 2nd Test

February 23, 2019 8:41 PM

Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 8 wickets in 2nd Test

Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 8 wickets in the second Test at Port Elizabeth on Saturday to clinch a historic 2-0 Test series win.  With this victory, they also became the first team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa.  The Sri Lankans surged to victory as Fernando and Mendis shared an unbeaten 163-run third wicket partnership.  Sri Lanka's series win is one of the biggest upsets in recent cricket history. South Africa had won their previous seven series at home and had...

Sri Lanka's bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa suspended by ICC and charged with match-fixing

October 31, 2018 9:05 PM

Sri Lanka's bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa suspended by ICC and charged with match-fixing

Sri Lanka's bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa was today  suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and charged with match-fixing, compounding the crisis that has gripped the game in the island nation.  Just days before the Lankans take the field against England in a Test series, Zoysa has been charged with articles which relate to match-fixing and encouraging players to influence results.  An ICC release said, Zoysa has been provisionally suspended with immediate effect. Mr Zoysa has...