'Rajapaksa is unlikely to depart the political stage'

'The path to a resolution of the ethnic conflict is likely to be complicated and controversial with the majority Sinhalese community, and will become less likely if delayed.' 'It will certainly......

Is India-Sri Lanka fishing row nearing an end?

Sri Lanka’s signals -- that it is ready for ‘joint fishing’ initiatives -- and Tamil Nadu fishermen’s sticking to commitments have paved the way for a negotiated settlement......

Cricket Buzz: Shehzad provisionally suspended; Herath contemplating retirement

Pakistan's Shehzad provisionally suspended over failed dope test IMAGE: Pakistan's Ahmed Shehzadduring nets. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Pakistan batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been......

Financial crisis for Sri Lanka cricket after WC

Plagued by financial constraints post the World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has sought help from the government and country's state banks to meet the huge expenses incurred during the quadrennial......

Sri Lanka dumps 'insulting' WC anthem

Broadcasters in Sri Lanka have stopped playing a song backing the country in the Cricket World Cup after President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed his disapproval of the lyrics over fears that it might......