The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

China has expressed support for Sri Lanka ahead of a meeting of lenders to poor economies but gave no indication if it might help to cut debts that have plunged the Indian Ocean island nation into financial and political turmoil

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka is fast-tracking efforts to seal a stalled trade pact with Thailand in order to boost trade and tourism, and improve the foreign currency shortage that has led to its worst economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, laid the foundations for a three-run win over the hosts, South Africa, in Cape Town

Refresh body and mind at these first-rate worldwide escapes, set in spectacular surrounds — from Spain to Sri Lanka

Beijing-funded infrastructure projects have slowed, but their longtime partnership remains inevitable.

In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard alongwith the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Chennai, seized a gold consignment of 17.74 Kg worth approximately Rs 10.5 crore from Mandapam seashore in Tamil Nadu while the consignment was being smuggled from Sri Lanka by sea route. Read further on Dnamite News:

Our author and her family are wowed by an ethical travel break, meeting local schoolchildren and visiting eco resorts set in verdant countryside and by pristine beaches

The women's T20 World Cup begins in South Africa on February 10, with the final to be played on February 26. India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 12.

Sri Lanka’s president has appealed for patience amid the country’s worst economic crisis but promised brighter times ahead