CHOGM side events begin in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 15:56

Sri Lanka today began the side events of the 54-nation Commonwealth Summit in which delegations from as many as 41 nations will participate.

Hambantota ODI: Match called off afer 5 overs due to rain

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 19:08

Updates from the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Rajapaksa opens Sri Lanka’s second international airport

Last Updated: Monday, March 18, 2013, 20:01

Sri Lanka`s President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the country`s second international airport in his home district of Hambantota.

2nd ODI : India vs Sri Lanka-Preview

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 12:48

After starting the new season with a comfortable victory, India will be aiming to keep up the momentum when they take on hosts Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Wednesday.

1st ODI: India vs Sri Lanka - Preview

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 09:52

A recharged Indian team would look for a winning start to the new season but the task won’t be easy against a strong Sri Lankan outfit as the two sides clash in a five-match ODI series starting on Saturday at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium.

Chinese built Hambantota port begins ops in Lanka

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 18:43

The first vessel, The N4K FRICIA from Japan carrying 15 vehicles for trans-shipment, called at the Hambantota last night.

Lanka to develop Hambantota port as trans-shipment hub

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 14:20

The Hambantota port named after President Mahinda Rajapaksa would be established as a preferred transshipment hub for vehicles, Sri Lanka Ports Authority has said.

ICC World Twenty20 2012 tickets launched in Colombo

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 23:29

ICC Chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Saturday formally launched the sale of tickets for the ICC World Twenty20 2012, scheduled to be held between September 18-October 7.

India tops medal tally at South Asia Beach Games

Last Updated: Friday, October 14, 2011, 22:22

India topped medals tally at the first ever South Asian Beach Games held in the southern coastal Hambantota beach.

Sri Lankan Prez inaugurates strategic port in Hambantota

Last Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 15:28

Sri Lanka`s new port in Hambantota has been built with Chinese assistance.

Chinese help for Hambantota port for `commercial purposes`

Last Updated: Thursday, February 18, 2010, 20:07

Amid growing concerns that China is seeking to strengthen its naval presence in the Indian Ocean, a top Chinese official said on Thursday that its projects in Sri Lanka was only for "commercial purposes".