Colombo

Addressing the trade conference in Colombo, premier says regional countries can jointly eliminate poverty

PM says his visit to island nation aims at strengthening trade and economic ties through enhanced connectivity

Navy personnel had been infected with virus while recently searching for suspected patients, says Army Commander Silva

In total, 8,018 deserters surrender to military bases in one week long amnesty which started from February 5

Bigger than expected crowd flocked to the stadium, with a long registration queue snaking around the arena

China has been widening its footprint in region, including building expressways and upgrading airports in Sri Lanka

Earlier reports suggested PM Imran Khan put the nomination on hold after objections from certain cabinet members

Sirisena refuses to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify before committee

Soldiers armed with automatic assault rifles guard St Theresa's church in Colombo

FM Qureshi was due in Colombo from May 3 till May 5; revised schedule yet to be announced

Security alert warns militants planning more attacks 'using a van and bombers disguised in military uniforms'

The three men were seen in a video circulating on social media calling for all-out war against non-believers

Easter Sunday bombings shattered the relative calm that had existed in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka since a civil war

Secretary of state says US Embassy working tirelessly to provide all possible assistance to its citizens

Bomber waited patiently for breakfast buffet at Cinnamon Grand hotel before setting off explosives

FO says three Pakistani women and a child were discharged from hospital after treatment for minor injuries

Announcement came shortly after Supreme Court banned Rajapakse and his purported government from exercising powers

Sri Lanka's parliament speaker warn crisis could lead to bloodbath on streets

Regional neighbours and Western nations urge all sides in Colombo to exercise restraint and respect the constitution

It was the first arrest of serving soldiers for the worst sectarian violence since 2014

A panel of three retired judges will probe the breakdown in law and order

Chaos placates in the city

The protest was led by Namal Rajapakse, the legislator son of Mahinda, who was ousted from power in January 2015

Economic growth cannot be created by infrastructure investment alone

After a spate of sexual harassment complaints

Thousands of residents are yet to return to their homes after the blasts at the military store

The relief items include a field hospital, 100 tents, 500 mats, 20,000 aqua tabs and 40 electricity generators