The Chinese vessel heading to Sri Lanka's Hambanthota port has been asked to postpone its trip, this comes after India raised concern over presence of China's alleged spy vessel in Indian ocean, the Lankan government asked China to defer its vessel trip.

Sri Lanka asks China to defer vessel's trip | Beijing: Raising security concerns unjustified

In a letter to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reiterated the commitment to send essential supplies to Tamils living in crisis-stricken Sri Lanka.

In letter to Indian EAM Jaishankar, TN govt reiterates commitment to send essentials to Lankan Tamils

Even as severe foreign exchange crisis torments Sri Lanka, the price hike of petrol and diesel has worsened the situation in the island country. In order to seek respite, the government has started negotiations with India and Oman to come up with credit lines for purchases of fuel.

Petrol, diesel price hike in Sri Lanka forces govt to seek help from India, Oman

Sri Lanka is experiencing nationwide power outage on Friday even as the government has vowed to investigate the recent cuts in several parts of the country. Ministry of Power said that the power disruption is mainly due to a breakdown in transmission lines.

In dark? Sri Lanka faces nationwide power outage as govt looks to probe recent cuts

In order to enter the sea of Sri Lanka, the ship carrying Chinese organic fertiliser to Sri Lanka has reportedly changed its name from ‘Hippo Spirit’ to 'Seiyo Explorer'.

‘Hippo Spirit’ to 'Seiyo Explorer': Ship carrying rejected Chinese organic fertiliser to Lanka changes name

In the latest development in the row over China’s organic fertilizer containing harmful bacteria, the country’s embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a clarification. In a statement, the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka has given clarification on the organic fertilizer to be supplied by Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group to the country.

Chinese Embassy defends firm after Lanka junks organic fertiliser over harmful bacteria concerns

For the first time, Sri Lanka's Central Bank has minted two gold and one silver commemorative coins to mark the centenary of the Communist Party of China and celebrate the 65th anniversary of bilateral relations with Beijing.

Sri Lanka marks Chinese Communist Party's centenary with commemorative coins

Sri Lankan Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to ban all forms of face coverings in public places, citing a threat to national security. However, wearing face masks to combat COVID-19 is allowed.

Lanka Cabinet approves proposal to ban face coverings in public places 

A slew of petitions have been filed in the Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court, raising concerns on how the country’s sovereignty is under threat from China. All these petitions converge on the Colombo Port City Project along with the powers conferred to China for its construction.

Is Sri Lanka under threat from China?

Sri Lanka has asked a Chinese ship to leave the southern port of Hambantota after it was found to be carrying radioactive material, officials said on Wednesday. Anil Ranjith, the top official of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA), said that the ship was on its way to China from the port of Rotterdam when it developed technical difficulties and entered the Hambantota Port.

Sri Lanka asks Chinese ship to leave Hambantota port after finding radioactive material aboard

Sri Lanka has again turned to China for a fresh injection of cash, the country is seeking $2.2 billion from Chinese banks. Money and capital markets Minister Nivard Cabraal said the government was hopeful of finalising a $1.

Sri Lanka sinks deeper into China's grasp, seeks $2.2 billion from Beijing as reserves shrink

Sri Lanka has appealed against a judgement from Britain's Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission, which has delisted the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a proscribed terrorist organisation.

Sri Lanka lodges appeal against move to de-list LTTE as terrorist group in UK

The Rajapaksa Government has opposed the delisting of LTTE as a terror group in the UK. Sri Lanka has appealed against a judgment, calling for the LTTE to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation again. Are the Rajapaksas trying to keep an old enemy alive? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka wants UK to list LTTE as a terrorist organisation

The controversial 20th Amendment aimed at enhancing the Sri Lankan President’s powers cleared its first hurdle when the country’s Supreme Court cleared it for passage. Watch report.

20th amendment gives more power to Lankan President

Arjuna Ranatunga, the captain of Sri Lanka's 1996 Cricket World Cup winning team, on Sunday joined the race to lead the Opposition United National Party (UNP) after former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe decided to resign from the party leadership after 26 years at the helm following its crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga enters UNP leadership fray

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on August 12 appointed a 26-member Cabinet and a team of junior Ministers, following the ruling party’s resounding victory in the August 5 general elections.

Sri Lanka new cabinet: President Rajapaksa retains Defence Ministry | World News

Six Sri Lankan fishermen who were stranded at sea for 4 days, are headed for Visakapatnam, after being rescued by a Merchant's vessel on Sunday. The rescue was coordinated by Indian Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCC) in Mumbai and Chennai.

Watch: Sri Lankan fishermen rescued after being adrift for 4 days; Indian Coast Guard coordinates efforts

Former Minister Put Behind Bars In Sri Lanka. #Gravitas #SriLanka

Gravitas: Political Witch-Hunt In Lanka?

A prominent human rights organisation warned in a statement on Monday that whoever wins Sri Lanka's presidential election this Saturday would face significant challenges in terms of ensuring justice for past and future crimes.

Future Sri Lankan president to face challenges in ensuring justice: Human Rights Watch

The Catholic Bishops' Conference in Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has urged the government to hold an "independent and impartial" inquiry into the Easter Sunday terror attacks as a matter of utmost urgency.

Catholic bishops in Sri Lanka call for independent inquiry into Easter terror attacks

Global reactions have been pouring in the aftermath of India's removing the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, with the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka reacting positively while the US coming out with a cautious statement.

Global reaction on India's Kashmir decision; UAE, Sri Lanka positive while US issues a cautious statement

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday called for repealing the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which has curtailed the presidential powers, blaming it for the political instability in the country.

Maithripala Sirisena demands repealing of 19th Amendment, blames it for political instability

Sri Lanka's chief prosecutor on Friday announced charges against a top prison officer and an elite commando for the killing of 27 inmates in a notorious rights case.

Sri Lanka announces charges over 2012 prison massacre

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena Wednesday extended by a month the state of emergency imposed in the wake of the deadly Easter Sunday bombings that killed nearly 260 people.

Sri Lanka President Sirisena extends emergency by month

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