5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (571+ words) Colombo | A group of countries led by the UK has called on Sri Lanka to translate its stated commitment to human rights and institutional reforms into "concrete action" and address unresolved cases of enforced disappearances. The call came during discussions…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (138+ words) Metro Vaartha Keralam announces cash rewards for Asian Games medal winners Thiruvananthapuram | Keralam Sports Minister O J Janeesh on Tuesday announced cash rewards of Rs 50 lakh for state athletes winning gold medals at the Asian Games, Rs 30 lakh for silver…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (306+ words) Colombo | Pasindu Sooriyabandara top-scored with a 92 as Sri Lanka reached 229 for six at stumps in their second innings after being forced to follow on by India on the fourth day of the second Test here on Wednesday. India bowled out…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (429+ words) Colombo | Rishabh Pant's gallant fight against Sri Lankan pacers during his unbeaten 63 was the highlight of an engrossing first session after which India found themselves at a comfortable 419 for six on the second day of the second and final Test…...

3+ week, 11+ min ago   (241+ words) Thiruvananthapuram | Rain may play spoilsport during Keralam's key Onam celebrations this year, with the IMD forecasting heavy to very heavy showers in several districts on Uthradam and Thiruvonam days. According to the district-wise rainfall forecast issued by the IMD Meteorological…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (145+ words) Colombo | India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka, here on Sunday. During the third session of the day, Sri Lanka seamer Lahiru Kumara…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (162+ words) New Delhi | Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue scripted history on Sunday, becoming France's first-ever badminton World Champions after stunning world No. 1 pair Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping in the mixed doubles final here. The world No. 5 French pair…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (96+ words) Metro Vaartha Saransh Jain handed debut as India elect to bat against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test Colombo | India handed a debut to spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain as captain Shubman Gill elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the second…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (306+ words) Colombo | India were put under some early pressure as Sri Lanka jettisoned KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, reducing the visitors to 88 for two at lunch on the opening day of the second Test here on Sunday. Devdutt Padikkal (13) and captain…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (377+ words) Mackay (Australia) | Mitchell Starc removed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the first ball of the match and the veteran Australian fast bowler took six wickets in the first innings on a wild first day of the second cricket test Saturday....