Fragility of free expression

Bangladesh still stands at a precarious crossroads with regard to freedom of expression. While the July uprising triggered hopes for reform, the ground reality as painted in ARTICLE 19’s Global Expression Report and the UN’s own debates is far...

Peter Roebuck: A gentleman who wrote his story like he saw it

The Chennai Test of 2001, where Steve Waugh's ambitions of going past the Final (Indian) Frontier came to a shuddering halt, was only the second that I reported on. Before it began, at the Indian nets, a group of us stood and watched Sachin...

Sri Lanka allocates 150 mln USD to complete stalled hospital projects

COLOMBO, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government has allocated 45 billion rupees (about 150 million U.S. dollars) to complete stalled hospital construction and development projects within the next two years, a minister said on Monday....

India vs Sri Lanka Live Updates, Asia Cup 2025: India finish on 202/5 after 20 overs vs Sri Lanka, Tilak 49, Abhishek 61*

Live updates 9:59 pm · Sep 26, 2025 India finish on 202/5 after 20 overs, Tilak misses fifty by one run India crossed the 200-run mark, ending at 202/5 in 20 overs. Tilak Varma played a crucial knock, remaining unbeaten on *49 (34), while Axar...

General : Sharjah Expands Humanitarian Initiative Project In Puttalam, Sri Lanka

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Sharjah Deputy Ruler and Sharjah Media Council Chairman, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, recently laid the foundation stone for Al Reeh Al Mursala Village in Sri Lanka’s Puttalam region, marking a...

Sultan Bin Ahmed lays foundation stone for village in Sri Lanka

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, affirmed that the charitable projects implemented in the Republic of Sri Lanka represent a blessed fruit of cooperation between the...

Dialog AI Powers Govi Mithuru-Sri Lanka’s First AI-Powered Agriculture Advisory Platform

Now with an AI Chat and Voice Bot, and an AI Voice Assistant Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has unveiled a new suite of AI-powered features on its pioneering agriculture advisory platform, Govi Mithuru, further...

Sharjah Deputy Ruler opens new homes for families in Sri Lanka

Skills development and economic empowerment The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council toured the village, learning about the facilities and services available to the families. He viewed the clothing exhibition displaying the village’s products,...

India News | TVK Leader Adhava Arjuna Skips Inauguration of Basketball Tournament in Dehradun as Sister Develops Health Problem

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 4 (ANI): Adhava Arjuna, General Secretary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and President of the Basketball Federation of India, skipped the inauguration of the National Sub-Junior Basketball Tournament in...

How T. Vinoja maps collective memories of the civil war in Sri Lanka on textiles

Sri Lankan artist T. Vinoja’s interest in textile practices can be traced back to her childhood – her mother is a seamstress. “When you are born, you are covered in fabric. Similarly, when you die. I see textile as the second skin of our body,”...

Sri Lanka sees 12,325 new active credit cards in July 2025

ECONOMYNEXT – The India–Sri Lanka Foundation (ISLF) has approved several new proposals received by the Colombo and New Delhi Secretariats at its 40th meeting held in Colombo recently. “The Board reviewed the progress of ongoing projects and...

Tilvin and the Ugly Truth of Sri Lanka’s Politics

by Satchi Sithanandan Why Tilvin Silva? Because in this precise historical moment, he is the man of the hour. The criticisms flung against him are not simply unfounded — they are envenomed diversions, manufactured by the same opportunists who,...

TVK leader Adhava Arjuna skips inauguration of Basketball Tournament in Dehradun as sister develops health problem

Adhava Arjuna, General Secretary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and President of the Basketball Federation of India, skipped the inauguration of the National Sub-Junior Basketball Tournament in Dehradun as his sister had developed a health...

Halliday knock sets up White Ferns victory

White Ferns all-rounder Brooke Halliday helped her side sweep to a 100-run win over Bangladesh and open their account at the World Cup. She did that by busting out a series of sweep shots in Guwahati on Saturday. Halliday top-scored with 69 in New...

India vs Sri Lanka: Final test for Jitesh Sharma as finisher

Sanju Samson being an apparent middle-order misfit will certainly worry head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Indian team management might be tempted to check out Jitesh Sharma during their inconsequential final Super 4 encounter against Sri Lanka in...

Sports News | Massive T20I Asia Cup Milestones on Horizon for Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav Ahead of Sri Lanka Clash

Dubai [UAE], September 25 (ANI): As India prepares to take on Sri Lanka during their final Super Four stage clash in the Asia Cup on Thursday, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma and spinner Kuldeep Yadav stand on the verge of two historic T20I Asia Cup...

Digital Parenting: Missing link in Sri Lanka’s education future

In the twenty-first century, education is no longer confined to classrooms, textbooks, and black or white boards. The digital world has redefined how children learn, socialise, and imagine their futures. Yet, while children adapt to technology at...

Sheikh Sultan launches humanitarian projects in Sri Lanka

Colombo: HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, has affirmed that the charitable projects in Sri Lanka are the result of cooperation between the Sharjah Broadcasting...

7 Killed in Sri Lanka Cable Car Accident

Thu 25 Sep 2025 | 12:32 PM Seven Buddhist monks, including three foreign nationals, were killed on Wednesday evening in a tragic cable car accident in central Sri Lanka, police confirmed. According to authorities, the monks were travelling to Na...

Nepal close in on T20 World Cup as Cardiac Kids find new way to break UAE hearts

Nepal found a new method for crushing UAE’s spirit after winning their Super Six encounter at the T20 World Cup Qualifier in extraordinary fashion. The side have long been known as the “Cardiac Kids” because of their penchant for last-ball...