Six Sri Lankans knifed to death in Canadian capital in rare case of mass murder
The victims killed were a 35-year-old woman and her children aged 7, 4, 2 and 2 months, as well as a who was an acquaintance of the family.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Malaysia, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen bilateral ties
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was discussed during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in NY today.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Immigration Dept busts syndicate trafficking Sri Lankan kids to Europe
Initial investigations showed the syndicate received 30,000 to 50,000 euros for each Sri Lankan child taken to Europe on M'sian passports.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Last handful of fish: Crisis pushes more Sri Lankans into poverty
More than a quarter of the population of 22 million is now struggling to secure adequate, nutritious food, the United Nations says.
Tue Aug 30 2022
No fuel, no hope: Sri Lankans flee crisis in mass brain drain
Migrants said they had lost faith in government and feared that rising nationalism would favour the feckless at the polls.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Former Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa will return next week - Local media
Udayanga Weeratunga, a former Sri Lankan envoy to Russia who is related to Rajapaksa, said he will arrive in Sri Lanka on Aug. 24.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Let's Talk: Sri Lanka's Break-through
Two years ago, the island state of Sri Lanka had a political break with authoritarian rule. Since then there have been reversals. We speak to senior Sri Lankan journalist, Arjuna Ranawana.
Sun Aug 14 2022
The high price of a Sri Lankan family's bid to flee crisis
Hundreds of Sri Lankans have attempted to escape an unprecedented economic meltdown by boarding fishing boats bound for Australia.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Sri Lankans told not to seek jobs illegally in Malaysia
Sri Lankan nationals have been told by their government not to seek employment illegally in Malaysia by using social visit pass.
Fri Aug 05 2022
India says it will protect its interests as Chinese boat heads to Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan consulting firm, the Belt & Road Initiative Sri Lanka, says on its website that Yuan Wang 5 would be in Hambantota for a week.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Sri Lankan forces raid anti-gov't protest camp as new president takes office
Protesters had feared a crackdown was imminent under new President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was seen as an ally of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Sri Lankan opposition leader drops out of presidential race as protests planned
Premadasa promises his support to a rival candidate set to take on acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Sri Lankan president hands in resignation after fleeing to Singapore
Rajapaksa submitted his resignation by email late on Thursday and it would become official today.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Sri Lankan president allowed entry into Singapore on private visit - MFA
Singapore's Foreign Ministry (MFA) today confirmed that Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been allowed entry into Singapore on a private visit.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Sri Lanka's crisis is not just about the economy, but a long history of discrimination against minority groups
For several months, Sri Lankans have suffered shortages of food, fuel and other critical supplies.
Thu Jul 14 2022