Economy on centre stage, as Sri Lanka set to vote today in first polls since 2022 crisis

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from the devastating economic crisis of 2022, the people of the island nation, who have been bearing the brunt of the strict austerity measures, will head to polling booths in the first elections after the crisis, and the economy will remain on the top of the agenda. The crisis, which led […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes first to touch 1,000 run mark in international cricket this year

In seven T20Is, he has scored 283 runs at an average of 47.16, with two half-centuries and a strike rate of 175.77. His best score is 77*.

Former Sri Lanka U19 skipper Dhammika Niroshana shot dead at age 41

ESPNcricinfo stated that the shooters are still at large and the Sri Lankan Police are currently investigating to identify the person and arrest them.

Leaders poised to attend PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, demonstrating India’s commitment to ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy

After the ceremony President Droupadi Murmu will host a banquet for the dignitaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening.

India allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAE

Initially, India had in early December 2023 prohibited the export of onions till March 2024. The DGFT notification said the export of onions will be, however, allowed based on permission granted by the central government to other countries based on the request made by the countries.

Sri Lankan Minister calls India “big brother”, thanks PM Modi for help during difficult times

On making Sri Lanka a developed nation, Tharaka Balasuriya said, "We are not looking for help. You can't develop a country through handouts. "

Shorter time, higher baggage allowance; Ferry service between India-Sri Lanka launched

The ferry services will again resume during the post monsoon season or during the fair weather season in January 2024.

Asian Games Women’s Cricket: Titas, Gayakwad, Smriti shine as India wins gold beating SL by 19 runs

The Indian women's team elected to bat first. Sugandika Kumari gave a big jolt to the Women in Blue, dismissing Shafali Varma for just nine runs. India was 16/1 in 3.4 overs. 

Asia Cup match an opportunity for Rohit, Virat to improve their batting record in title clashes

In the Asia Cup finals, Rohit got scores of 3 (in 2008 against Sri Lanka), 41 (against Sri Lanka in 2010) and 48 (against Bangladesh in 2018).