Indian support was crucial during our crisis, says Sri Lankan minister

Sri Lankan minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has praised the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping his country during the economic and political crisis. IMAGE: Sri Lanka......

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan prime minister

Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Friday sworn in as Sri Lanka's prime minister for the fourth time following his party's victory in the parliamentary polls, as the country's two major political parties......

Mahinda Rajapaksa concedes Lanka election defeat

Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday accepted defeat in the parliamentary elections even before the announcement of the final results. Rajapaksa, 69, said his United People's......

Sri Lanka heads to polls, Rajapaksa eyes comeback as PM

Over 15 million voters are eligible to vote in the election being held under electoral districts-based proportional representation system. Sri Lankans began voting on Monday in parliamentary polls......