Sri Lankan President appoints Harini Amarasuriya as PM, third woman to hold post

Sep 24, 2024

She becomes Sri Lanka's third woman Prime Minister after Sirimavo Bandaranaike and Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.

Sri Lanka has become Chinese colony, says ex-President Kumaratunga

Feb 19, 2021

Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 19 : Sri Lanka has become a colony of China and trade unionists and others, who vehemently opposed a recent...

India refutes reports of Indian companies taking over visa issuance at Colombo airport

May 02, 2024

India has refuted reports of Indian companies taking over visa issuance at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India highlights growing connectivity as IndiGo increases flights to nation

Mar 31, 2026

The Bandaranaike International Airport on Monday announced that the airline now operates six flights every week on this Delhi-Colombo route.

Sonu Nigam's Melodious Song Chandrika in Sangeet Manapmaan

Jan 09, 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 9: Sonu Nigam, known for his mesmerizing voice and dominance over the hearts of listeners across India, has ventured into...

Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Mission assists stranded passengers at Colombo Airport amid flight disruptions

Nov 29, 2025

The High Commission of India in Colombo said it is providing support to Indian passengers stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport as severe air traffic...