Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Leaders from across the world including, the US, Canada, France, and Sri Lanka have expressed grief over the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and recalled his contributions to......

Did the minorities 'fix' Mahinda Rajapaksa?

A double-quick analysis of the Lankan election results would show that the relatively narrow victory margin of challenger Maithripala Sirisena was made up by the three minority communities of......

Will Mahinda Rajapaksa be defeated?

As the island heads for elections, two major factors worry Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. One is the division in the Sinhala vote and the other is the prospect of the Tamils and Muslims......

Gotabaya retains Mahinda, drops 3 Rajapaksas in new cabinet

Beleaguered Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday appointed a new 17-member Cabinet that excluded his close relatives except Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, as he called for a "system......

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

IMAGE: India and Pakistan fans create a carnival-like atmosphere. Photograph: ACC/Twitter The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is mulling a change in the venue for the Super Four matches of the......

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

IMAGE: England's selectors  are making sure they protect their key performers. Photograph: Ben Stokes/Twitter All-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer have been rested for......

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

IMAGE: Irfan Pathan in action for Chennai Super Kings during the 2015 IPL. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Former India pacer Irfan Pathan on Sunday said he will play in the Lanka Premier League for Kandy......

Lanka's ousted president Rajapaksa lauds Asia Cup champs

IMAGE: Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup title on Sunday. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to social media to tweet about the stunning victory of Sri Lanka's......

Lankans gear up for easy opener against Canada

Sri Lanka, one of the favourites of the tournament, kickstart their World Cup campaign against minnows Canada, well aware that any slip-up could cause embarrassment at the hands of a side which......