Fonseka may thwart Lanka prez's bid to be king

Sri Lanka-based senior journalist Ameen Izzadeen reports on Sri Lanka's presidential battle, slated for January 26, in which the incumbent faces off a popular war hero In November 2009, when Sri......

'India does not want to drive Sri Lanka into the arms of China'

Razik Zarook, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse's Counsel and a close confidante of the Sri Lankan leader, has warned that if former Army General Sarath Fonseka who successfully prosecuted the......

Fonseka calls for Arab Spring-style uprising in SL

Former Sri Lankan army chief General Sarath Fonseka has said that he will lead an Arab Spring-style uprising in his country to force the government from office. Fonseka, who was jailed for running......

Lankan Parl meets to announce Prez vacancy, Oppn leader Premadasa in fray

Sri Lanka's Parliament met in a brief special session on Saturday to announce the vacancy in the presidency following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has fled the country after a popular......

Face-off: Jayasuriya vs Ranatunga

His cricket career on the wane, former captain Sanath Jayasuriya has taken the political plunge and will have a face off against ex-teammate Arjuna Ranatunga during election campaigns for their......