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15th May, 2013
Cyclone kills 7 in Sri Lanka; thousands displaced
The UN says the cyclone has weakened but could still bring "life-threatening" conditions to 8.2 million people
The UN says the cyclone has weakened but could still bring "life-threatening" conditions to 8.2 million people
25th April, 2013
Sri Lanka’s rights violations bring Commonwealth to turning point
The stage is set for Commonwealth countries to decide whether Sri Lanka should host a meeting of the organisation despite human rights violations.
The stage is set for Commonwealth countries to decide whether Sri Lanka should host a meeting of the organisation despite human rights violations.
6th April, 2013
India drop Sehwag for Champions Trophy
India's selectors left out Virender Sehwag from a 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy in England.
India's selectors left out Virender Sehwag from a 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy in England.
4th April, 2013
Fresh uproar over N. Zealand captaincy upheaval
John Parker weighed into the debate about the controversial sacking of Ross Taylor as skipper.
John Parker weighed into the debate about the controversial sacking of Ross Taylor as skipper.
30th March, 2013
221,000 tonnes of kinno exported
After missing the kinno export target for three consecutive years, the country has finally met the goal by exporting 0.2 million tonnes of the produce this season.
After missing the kinno export target for three consecutive years, the country has finally met the goal by exporting 0.2 million tonnes of the produce this season.
29th March, 2013
Sri Lanka boosts security after anti-Muslim attack
Hundreds of rampaging Buddhist hardliners torched a Muslim-owned business in the latest in a series of mob attacks in Sri lanka.
Hundreds of rampaging Buddhist hardliners torched a Muslim-owned business in the latest in a series of mob attacks in Sri lanka.
27th March, 2013
Indian state bars SL cricketers from IPL
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu barred Sri Lankan cricketers from playing in Chennai, prompting the IPL governing body to rework the fixtures.
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu barred Sri Lankan cricketers from playing in Chennai, prompting the IPL governing body to rework the fixtures.
19th March, 2013
UN Sri Lanka vote threatens India’s government
However, DMK chief Karunanidhi left open the possibility of rejoining the government, saying, ''We are ready to change our opinion'' if the demands are met.
However, DMK chief Karunanidhi left open the possibility of rejoining the government, saying, ''We are ready to change our opinion'' if the demands are met.
5th March, 2013
China to provide loan for rail track to key Sri Lankan port
China’s Export-Import Bank will provide a loan of $278.2 million to Sri Lanka to help lay a rail track to the key Hambantota port which Beijing is building.
China’s Export-Import Bank will provide a loan of $278.2 million to Sri Lanka to help lay a rail track to the key Hambantota port which Beijing is building.
27th February, 2013
Australian gaming tycoon Packer eyes Sri Lanka bet
Australian gambling tycoon James Packer may be lining up a bet on Sri Lanka, scouting the Indian Ocean island for potential investments to build a global casino empire.
Australian gambling tycoon James Packer may be lining up a bet on Sri Lanka, scouting the Indian Ocean island for potential investments to build a global casino empire.
2nd February, 2013
Sri Lanka blocks international impeachment probe
The group expressed “serious concern” over the withdrawal of visas for the Human Rights Institute lawyers, who were due to visit Colombo for 10 days starting Friday.
The group expressed “serious concern” over the withdrawal of visas for the Human Rights Institute lawyers, who were due to visit Colombo for 10 days starting Friday.
15th January, 2013
Around South Asia
A gallery of happenings around South Asia.
A gallery of happenings around South Asia.
15th January, 2013
Sri Lanka swears in new chief justice despite protests
Mohan Peiris was sworn in before President Mahinda Rajapakse shortly after parliament approved his appointment with immediate effect.
Mohan Peiris was sworn in before President Mahinda Rajapakse shortly after parliament approved his appointment with immediate effect.
12th January, 2013
Sri Lanka draws flak over chief justice impeachment
International criticism mounted over a move to impeach Sri Lanka's chief justice, with Britain demanding protection for the incumbent.
International criticism mounted over a move to impeach Sri Lanka's chief justice, with Britain demanding protection for the incumbent.
26th December, 2012
The Asian tsunami remembered
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
The Asian Tsunami killed 226,000 people in 13 countries of the Indian Ocean, from Thailand to Sri Lanka. Eight years on the disaster is remembered.
18th December, 2012
No ball-tampering evidence in Hobart: ICC
ICC have found no evidence of ball tampering and no charges will be laid against Australia.
ICC have found no evidence of ball tampering and no charges will be laid against Australia.
8th December, 2012
Sri Lanka’s parliamentary panel finds chief justice guilty
Sri Lanka’s first female chief justice is found guilty of three charges in impeachment proceedings by a parliamentary panel, a government official said.
Sri Lanka’s first female chief justice is found guilty of three charges in impeachment proceedings by a parliamentary panel, a government official said.
7th December, 2012
MPs call Sri Lanka’s top judge ‘mad woman’: lawyers
The impeachment bid has led to a head-on collision between the judiciary and the legislature controlled by President Mahinda Rajapakse.
The impeachment bid has led to a head-on collision between the judiciary and the legislature controlled by President Mahinda Rajapakse.
23rd November, 2012
Sri Lanka chief justice faces impeachment hearing
Sri Lanka's chief justice attended the first day of a parliamentary hearing on Friday investigating an impeachment motion that accuses her of misusing power and having unexplained wealth.
Sri Lanka's chief justice attended the first day of a parliamentary hearing on Friday investigating an impeachment motion that accuses her of misusing power and having unexplained wealth.
21st November, 2012
Sri Lanka name five pacemen for Australia tour
“At the rate our fast bowlers are getting injured, we have picked five of them to be on the safe side.”
“At the rate our fast bowlers are getting injured, we have picked five of them to be on the safe side.”
