Sri Lanka was plunged into an island-wide blackout on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., leaving millions without electricity for over three hours

Familiar scenes played out across the island last week as Sri Lanka marked 77 years since the end of British rule. In the Sinhala south, lion flags were hoisted with pride and Colombo’s streets saw yet another military parade. But in the Tamil North-East, a starkly different picture was evident once more. Black flags were raised, protests were held, and the enduring sense of alienation that Tamils have long felt on this so-called "Independence Day" was once again laid bare.

The International Criminal Court has issued a stern rebuke after its officials had sanctions imposed on them by newly elected US President Donald Trump.

With his latest feature, Thirumeni presents a more stripped down and lean film for Ajith Kumar, going against the ‘hero worship’ seen from the star's recent films. 

The daughter of the assassinated journalist has called for the impeachment of Sri Lanka's Attorney General.

Four Sri Lankan police officers have been suspended and indicted on torture charges after allegations surfaced of them abusing a suspect in custody at the Malimbada Police Station in Matara

Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa claimed that current president Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to remove his official residence and security detail is an act to appease the Tamil diaspora, which he alleges played a significant role in the current administration’s rise to power.

India has pledged a 600 million rupee grant to upgrade the Accident and Emergency Unit and facilities at the Mannar District General Hospital