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Sri Lanka revokes social media ban following backlash
Sir Lanka has revoked the ban imposed on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram hours after it announced the ban on Sunday.
Sri Lanka cancels school exams due to shortage of printing paper, ink
The economic crisis faced by Sri Lanka is only worsening with each passing day, the country has now cancelled school exams for millions of students as it has run out of printing paper and ink
Sri Lanka axes health minister over Covid misinformation as outbreak grows
The government has so far rejected calls for a lockdown to contain the surge, but last week tightened restrictions.
Sri Lanka bombing video shows suspects smiling in Shangri-La elevator moments before attack
Sri Lankan authorities have released surveillance footage showing two of the Muslim suicide bombers riding a hotel elevator at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.
Violence breaks out after Maldives top court orders release of key political prisoners
Maldives' Supreme Court cleared former president Mohamed Nasheed of all charges.
This tiny island nation finally lifts ban on women purchasing alcohol
Following amendment to a 1955 rule, women in Sri Lanka can buy alcohol as well as work in places where liquor is served.
Little faith that Sri Lanka will deliver justice for Tamils 'tortured and raped by army and police'
Sri Lanka government promises to investigate allegations of torture and rape against Tamils after AP testimony of 20 men about human rights abuses by army and police.
Sri Lankan passenger caught smuggling 2 kg of gold in stomach and rectum
A team of doctors recovered the gold packets from the stomach of the man through natural excretion method using administering laxatives.
Sri Lankan couple being probed for using 250 children to carry train of bride's 2-mile wedding saree
The students were from a school named after a politician who happened to be a special guest at the wedding.
Financial Times journalist killed by crocodile while on holiday in Sri Lanka
Paul McClean was reportedly washing his hands when the crocodile snatched him.
Watch the moment the Sri Lankan navy rescue a 'snorkeling' elephant lost at sea
Rescuers guided the animal to safety using ropes.
In Sri Lanka, an elephant in the back garden means something
Unfortunately, it often means that the owner is breaking the law as a group of wealthy businessmen, a Buddhist priest and others found out.
Diplomats in Sri Lanka condemn anti-Muslim attacks, urge government to take action
Muslims make up about 9% of the 21 million people living in the island country.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy schedule: Fixtures, where to watch live, date, time and live streaming information
8 teams will take part in the 2017 Champions Trophy that is hosted by England and Wales.
Death toll in Sri Lanka floods and landslides rises to 122 as Colombo appeals for international help
With heavy rains expected to continue, officials have asked people to move away from rivers and hillsides.
Sri Lanka: The perfect place to unwind
The Asian country has a complete philosophy for de-stressing and health: wellness.
Sri Lanka overturns ban on adopting baby elephants
Individuals adopting elephant must pay 10m rupees but temples get them for free.
Garbage dump landslide kills 10, buries 40 houses in Sri Lanka
Among the dead are 6 women and 4 men.
Sri Lankan UN peacekeepers accused of involvement in Haiti child-sex ring
More than 2,000 allegations of sexual abuse have been made against UN personnel over 12 years.
In pictures: Four-day-old baby girl rescued from dinghy adrift in the Mediterranean Sea
Crew members abroad the 'Golfo Azzurro', the rescue vessel of the Spanish aid organisation Proactiva Open Arms, spotted two overcrowded rubber boats floating at sea in the early hours of Saturday (1 April)
Colourful photos of Hindu festival known as Makar Sankranti, Thai Pongal and Lohri
The day marks the end of the winter solstice and the monsoon, as well as the start of the harvest season.
'There is reason to hope' says Sri Lanka's foreign minister on reconciliation hopes after civil war
Mangala Samaraweera says there is a 'window of opportunity' to build on peace.
Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya praises Virat Kohli: 'Team India is in rhythm'
Kohli was the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded Test series against England.
Pakistan's isolation coming to an end? PCB confident that top cricketing nation will visit soon
However, top Pakistan Cricket Board official Najam Sethi refuses to divulge the name of the country.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, ODI, Tri-Series, Final: Where to watch, prediction, preview and possible XI
Zimbabwe take on Sri Lanka in the final of the Tri-Nation series on 27 November.
Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka, ODI, Tri-Nation Series: Where to watch, prediction, preview and possible XI
Zimbabwe take on Sri Lanka in the 4th game of the Tri-Nation Series.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies, ODI, Zimbabwe Tri Series: Where to watch, prediction, preview, team news
Sri Lanka take on West Indies in the Zimbabwe Tri-Nation series. Find out where to watch live.
LSE student and 'future leader' of Sri Lanka found dead
Community mourns death of Sri Lankan politician Imthiaz Bakeer Markar's son.
Sri Lanka joins India and 3 other nations to opt out of Saarc summit in Islamabad
As a founding member of Saarc, Sri Lanka said it is committed to maintaining regional peace and security.
Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekera released on bail after being involved in fatal road accident
Nuwan Kulasekera last represented Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup held in India.