The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Everything you need to know as England stand on the brink of World Cup elimination

Congress to revive Sita Mata temple in Sri Lanka, enhance security of Mahakaleshwar & Omkareshwar temples, increase honorarium of Hindu priests, provide insurance cover, develop Shri Ram Van Gaman Path, declare Janapav a holy pilgrimage site, establish Ravidas & Sant Kabir Peeths, launch scheme to help Hindu community for last…

Organisation urges TN govt to conduct survey of repatriates; calls for granting citizenship, patta to land & houses of those dependent on agriculture. Sri Lankan govt should recognise Malaiyaha Tamils & grant them administrative autonomy. India, Sri Lanka & U.K. should initiate schemes for their progress.

.Former diplomat A. Natarajan recalls PM Modi's planned visit to Nallur Kandaswamy temple in 2015, which was hindered by the temple's strict dress code & lack of flexibility in timings. He also shares his experience of Sri Lankans' extraordinary honesty & smiles. His memoir, From the Village to the Global…

England have lost three of their four Cricket World Cup games at this year’s tournament – one away from equalling an unwanted record.

Rivalry between Pakistan and Afghanistan in cricket is gaining traction. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes it excites players and both teams respect each other, yet are desperate to win. Spinners could be key in Monday's match, but Trott says all players must contribute. Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is confident, citing their…

Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek led a remarkable recovery for Netherlands, posting 262 against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. Engelbrecht (70) and Van Beek (50) shared a 130-run partnership, turning the tide after Netherlands were 91/6.

Netherlands seek to repeat Dharamshala feat vs SL; Lankans must improve bowling to avoid another loss.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges Centre complicit in allowing Chinese workers to disembark at Vizhinjam port, violating security guidelines. He questions why Chinese workers are being allowed to work illegally for Adani Group linked to global money-laundering networks. Home Ministry guidelines state no landing permit for nationals of Afghanistan, China,…

Customs officials bust foreign currency, gold smuggling racket in Vijayawada; seize ₹13.10 lakh in foreign currency, ₹55.34 lakh in gold of Dubai & Sri Lanka origin.

Century-makers David Warner and Mitch Marsh have put Australia's World Cup campaign back on track by setting up a 62-run win over Pakistan in Bengaluru.