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AB de Villiers has not played international cricket since June last year after an elbow injury.

De Villiers to return as ODI skipper

AB de Villiers will return as captain admitting that his top priority at this stage of his career was to lead the team...

24 Jan 2017 11:41 AM IST

India will fly to Sri Lanka this July-August to play three Tests, five ODIs and a T20 International. (Photo: PTI)

India to take part in Independence Cup 2018

India have agreed to be a part of the Independence Cup which will be hosted by Sri Lanka and also feature Pakistan and...

23 Jan 2017 3:10 PM IST

Stalin said the arrest and assault of the state fishermen and impounding of their boats were continuing at the hands of Sri Lankan Navy. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi should get TN fishermen, boats released: DMK

He added that the state's fisherfolk who put to sea to eke out their livelihood were living in fright.

5 May 2017 5:32 PM IST

Their boat impounded by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters. (Photo: Representational Image)

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 5 Tamil Nadu fishermen

12 fishermen from Pudukottai district were arrested by Sri Lankan navy for allegedly fishing in the island nation's...

1 May 2017 5:22 PM IST

Rajinikanth thanks Sri Lankan Tamils after controversy over his visit

He was scheduled to hand over 150 new houses during his visit before objections from outfits forced him to back out.

29 March 2017 1:46 PM IST

Train journey from Colombo to Hatton

Say hello to your friendly neighbour

Drop in to nearby Sri Lanka to enjoy Nature's bounty, soak in the warmth of the locals, and sip the world-famous Ceylon...

13 Nov 2016 12:07 AM IST

A view of Colombo

Sri Lanka eyes 26 per cent growth in Indian tourists

Sri Lanka is eyeing a 26 per cent growth in the footfall of tourists from India in the year 2017.

7 July 2017 2:47 AM IST

Photos showed the elephants in distress, barely keeping their trunks above water in the deep seas about one kilometre off the coast of Sri Lanka (Photo: AFP)

Drowning elephants rescued by Sri Lankan navy

Second such incident off the island in recent weeks see navy rescuing and releasing wild elephants in nearby forests.

24 July 2017 5:40 PM IST

Sri Lanka hope for Lasith Malinga magic

The islanders have missed Malinga one of the world's great fast bowlers through injury and their performances have...

29 May 2017 6:22 AM IST

Two car-shipping carriers berthed at Sri Lankas Chinese-built Hambantota Port. The first phase of the development cost $360 million and was 85 percent funded by the Export-Import Bank of China. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese Navy revisits Sri Lanka 6 centuries after the Ming era

The centrepiece of Chinese plans for a future base in Sri Lanka is Hambantota at the southern tip of the island, 240 km...

6 Jan 2017 12:40 AM IST

Pakistan apprehended 36 fishermen and seized six boats in the Arabian Sea off Jakhau coast in Gujarat on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI/File)

After fisherman's killing, Sri Lanka to release 85 Indian fishermen

The victim, who was reported to be 21, was shot dead Monday and Indian fishermen have said the Sri Lankan Navy was...

8 March 2017 9:27 PM IST

The first of three balloons -- which roam the stratosphere at twice the altitude of commercial aircraft -- entered Sri Lankan air space a year ago after being going airborne in South America.

Google internet balloon plan snagged in Sri Lanka: minister

Google's giant helium-filled balloons act as floating mobile base stations, beaming high-speed internet.

16 Feb 2017 5:07 PM IST