Wickremesinghe elected Lankan president, to serve till November 2024

Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Wednesday elected as Sri Lanka's new President by Parliament, in a rare move that could provide continuity for ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund......

Sri Lankan Parliament votes to elect new President

The Sri Lankan Parliament on Wednesday began voting to elect the successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a three-way presidential contest, following a high-voltage political drama which saw the former......

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

For the first time in 44 years, Sri Lanka's Parliament will directly elect a President on Wednesday in a three-way contest, with last minute political maneuvering projecting a close fight between......

Wickremesinghe, Premadasa among 4 in fray for presidential polls in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, main Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa are among the four leaders who have joined the race to become the country's next President as the......

Former Sri Lanka keeper Guy de Alwis passes away

Former Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Guy de Alwis has died of cancer at the age of 52. De Alwis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early November and had been receiving ayurvedic treatment up until......

Stats: India vs SA, 1st Test, Day 2

Following are the statistical highlights of the second day's play in the first Test between India and South Africa in Chennai on Thursday. # The 82-run partnership between Wasim Jaffer and Virender......