Bangladesh Lose 7 Wickets For Just 5 Runs In Stunning Collapse As Sri Lanka Seal 77-Run Win In 1st ODI
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 77 runs in the first ODI, thanks to Charith Asalanka’s century. Bangladesh collapsed dramatically from 100/1 to 105/8, losing seven wickets for just five runs. Scroll down for more details.
Jul 03, 2025, 09:40 AM IST
Amid India-Pakistan Tension Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025, ICC's Annual Conference Takes Place In Colombo
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual conference kicked off today in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This year's conference is set against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with a significant focus on the budget approval for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The political climate adds a layer of complexity to the discussions, especially concerning India's participation in the tournament.
Jul 19, 2024, 10:54 AM IST
Asia Cup 2023: It’s Official, Super 4 Matches To Move Out Of Colombo To THIS Venue
The Asia Cup 2023 matches in Colombo have been moved out by the Asian Cricket Council due to torrential rain in the Sri Lanka capital city.
Sep 05, 2023, 12:53 PM IST
Pakistan's Schedule For Sri Lanka Test Series Announced
Pakistan last played a Test at the Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo in 2014. They have played six Tests at the ground, winning one, losing one with four matches ending in a draw.
Jun 20, 2023, 17:42 PM IST
Air India Sky Marshal Caught At Sri Lankan Airport With Loaded Gun, Delays Flight By 4 Hours
A slew of incidents of carrying firearms has been reported by the Colombo Airport authorities, but this is for the first time an Indian sky marshal has been arrested.
May 07, 2023, 21:21 PM IST
Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns two months after fleeing country
Sri Lanka's ousted ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns home from Thailand after 7 weeks. He was accorded a warm welcome as he returned to Colombo.
Sep 03, 2022, 10:33 AM IST
India hands over 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Sri Lanka
"The fertilizer will contribute to food security and support the farmers of Sri Lanka," tweeted the High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Aug 22, 2022, 16:37 PM IST
Sri Lankan security personnel dismantle protest camps outside Presidential Secretariat in Colombo amid late-night clampdown
Sri Lankan crisis: As Sri Lanka scrambles to get back on track after the election of a new President, the people in the country -- who are facing severe economic hardship -- are still uncertain about the future. Amid this uncertainty, Sri Lankans from across the country are lining up at the passport office in Colombo to get a new passport or get their old one renewed, desperate for a way out of the crisis-marred country.
Jul 22, 2022, 07:36 AM IST
Sri Lankan Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport; pilot detects technical snag
Amidst crisis in Sri Lanka, a Sri Lankan Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport after pilot detected a technical snag.
Jul 15, 2022, 14:56 PM IST
Sri Lanka announces shutdown of government offices and schools from next week amid fuel crisis
Crisis-hit Sri Lankan government has announced a shut-down of public sector offices from next week, beginning Monday, due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation continues to reel under its worst economic crisis. The Sri Lankan Education Ministry has also asked teachers in all government and government approved private schools in the Colombo city limits to conduct online classes from next week due to prolonged power cuts, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported. With its existing fuel stocks fast depleting, Sri Lanka is under intense pressure to get foreign exchange to pay for its imports, which has brought several sectors of the country's economy to a grinding halt.
Jun 18, 2022, 18:40 PM IST
Sri Lanka to shut-down govt offices, schools from Monday amid economic crisis
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: With its existing fuel stocks fast depleting, Sri Lanka is under intense pressure to get foreign exchange to pay for its imports, which has brought several sectors of the country's economy to a grinding halt.
Jun 18, 2022, 17:51 PM IST
Sri Lanka food crisis: PM Narendra Modi assures President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of fertiliser supply
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of fertiliser for the ongoing cultivation season.
Jun 02, 2022, 09:18 AM IST
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appoint 'new PM, young cabinet' this week
Sri Lanka has been without a government for the last two days after President Gotabaya's elder brother and prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned.
May 11, 2022, 22:52 PM IST
Sri Lanka crisis: Show flight ticket, passports to reach airport; says airlines
Sri Lankan Airlines urged passengers to produce their air ticket and passport at checkpoints to reach Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after authorities imposed nationwide curfew.
May 10, 2022, 09:45 AM IST
Explained: The real cause behind Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis
Sri Lankans have had to contend with debilitating power cuts lasting 13 hours, inflation rates crossing 17% and a steeply devalued currency.
Apr 02, 2022, 22:26 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrives in Lanka to hold bilateral talks, attend BIMSTEC summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Sunday to hold bilateral talks with Sri Lanka's top leadership and attend the seven-nation BIMSTEC summit.
Mar 27, 2022, 23:45 PM IST
Sri Lanka's oldest airport sees first international flight in 54 years
Sri Lanka's oldest and first international airport was relaunched on Sunday with its first international flight landing in 54 years, aviation officials said.
Mar 27, 2022, 17:18 PM IST
Sri Lanka inaugurates luxury train with help from India, connects Jaffna to Colombo
The luxury train service connects the country's Tamil-dominated Jaffna district to the capital city, Colombo.
Jan 10, 2022, 17:11 PM IST
Sri Lankan singer Yohani of 'Manike Mage Hithe' to perform in India
Trending Sri Lankan singer Yohani of 'Manike Mage Hithe' is all set to perform in India.
Sep 20, 2021, 18:01 PM IST
Colombo ship fire: Hull intact, blaze reduced and no oil spill says ICG
After almost four days and nights of continuous fire fighting by two Indian Coast Guard ships and Sri Lankan tugs, the blaze on Container Ship MV X-Press Pearl has considerably reduced.
May 28, 2021, 21:35 PM IST