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By Nantoo Banerjee It is difficult to believe that India, the world’s fourth largest economy by gross domestic product (GDP) ...
Dubai: Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the global standing of ...
The reappointment of Shani Abeysekera as Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is a moment of hope to resolve many emblematic cases, including the infamous ‘Bond Scam’. Abeysekera, ...
Authorities estimate 1,500-2,200 foreign fighters are currently embedded in ISKP ranks in Afghanistan, with Indians being prioritised for operations in so-called ‘Hind Province' ...
Sri Lanka, which is famous the world over for ancient, giant Dagobas, has earned notoriety for huge pyramids—albeit of a different kind. It has become a haven for various pyramid scams. Sri Lankans ...
Every nation, in every region of the world, has to take a decision: either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.”– President George W. Bush, in his address to the joint session of Congress ...
In a poignant farewell to the global boxing fraternity, Chief Inspector Nelka Shiromala Thampu — Sri Lanka’s first and most decorated female boxing referee — has officially retired, bringing ...
MasterChef Sri Lanka is set to make its television debut as the 71st international adaptation of the globally acclaimed culinary franchise, the producers announced this week, positioning the show ...
At home, they’ve been nearly untouchable, beating the likes of India, Australia and New Zealand in the past year. Spin Wars and New Heroes Sri Lanka’s confidence rests on a fearsome spin arsenal.
With regulatory approvals pending in India and other neighbouring countries, the satellite internet service rolls out in Sri Lanka, its third South Asian market after Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka are on a redemption trail in ODI cricket after a disastrous World Cup and will look to tighten the screws further when they host Bangladesh in a three-match series starting Wednesday.
It was Sri Lanka's ninth innings-victory over Bangladesh, which gave them the series 1-0 and also some crucial World Test Championship points.