The Latest Breaking News from Harin Fernando

Sri Lanka sports minister denies night club visit caused team's T20 World Cup exit

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Harin Fernando of Sri Lanka issued a challenge on Monday to those who have criticized the national cricket team's alleged visit to a night club.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2024

Sri Lanka allege bias at T20 World Cup, complain to ICC

Sri Lanka revealed on Friday that they have filed a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the treatment and conditions faced by their T20 World Cup team in the United States, one of the co-hosts of the tournament.

The Times of India · Jun 7, 2024

Intended messages and their interpretation

It is common for short clips of statements by public figures, often taken out of context, to go viral

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Ranil calls Jay Shah, ‘regrets’ comments targeting him

In yet another escalation for Sri Lankan cricket last week, the International Cricket Council suspended Sri Lanka’s membership, citing political interference in its administration.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Sri Lankan tourism team begins its roadshow in Chennai

Sri Lanka’s Minister for Tourism Harin Fernando on Monday said the country wanted tourists to fall in love with Sri Lanka and not keep it as part of their bucket list

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Desperate Sri Lanka pleads with Moscow to pay for Russian fuel on credit

The country also wants the Kremlin to resume flights between Moscow and Colombo

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Sri Lanka looks to Indian visitors to restore battered tourism sector

Sri Lanka will hold road shows in five key Indian cities to attract more visitors from its populous northern neighbour in a bid to bring more foreign currency into the crisis-hit island, its tourism minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jul 6, 2022