Sri Lankans vote in parliamentary election
Sri Lankans vote in parliamentary election

Sri Lankans on Thursday began voting in the snap parliamentary election, the first major test of the ruling National Peoples Power (NPP) party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The voting is taking place at over 13,314 polling stations across the country. The voting started at 7am and...

Sri Lanka takes series lead with dominant victory
Sri Lanka takes series lead with dominant victory

Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis showcased their exceptional batting skills, each scoring a century in a record-breaking partnership that propelled Sri Lanka past the 300-run mark. The hosts then followed up with disciplined bowling to secure a commanding victory over New Zealand, taking the...

US special envoy Abby Finkenauer to visit Sri Lanka, Nepal
US special envoy Abby Finkenauer to visit Sri Lanka, Nepal

Abby Finkenauer, the U.S. Department of States Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, will embark on a diplomatic visit to Sri Lanka and Nepal from November 12-15, 2024. The visit underscores the United States ongoing commitment to empowering young leaders across South Asia, promoting civic...

Sri Lankans to vote for change, rejecting dynastic politics
Sri Lankans to vote for change, rejecting dynastic politics

Sri Lanka votes to elect a new parliament this week in a snap general election called by its Marxist-leaning president who wants a fresh mandate in the legislature to drive economic reforms in the debt-ridden island nation. Anura Kumara Dissanayakewas elected president of the South Asian country...

US embassy issues travel warning over attack threat in Sri Lanka
US embassy issues travel warning over attack threat in Sri Lanka

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka issued a travel warning on Wednesday for citizens visiting to a popular surfing resort, marking an uncommon alert about a possible attack. The embassy said it had received credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in eastern...