Sri Lanka Faces Deadly Floods, Landslides, 56 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

International

Heavy rains sweeping across Sri Lanka have triggered floods and multiple landslides, causing the death toll to rise to 56. The worst hit regions are the central mountainous, tea-growing districts of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya, where many casualties were reported. Disruptions Intensify Across the

Cricket Sports

Deepti Sharma Powers India to Win in WC Opener

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

In a rain-affected opening match of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The match was held at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. India’s innings was rescued by a strong lower-order show. After collapsing to 124 for 6, Deepti Sharma (53 off 53) and Amanjot […]

Cricket Sports

Madushanka’s Hat-trick Seals Sri Lanka ODI Win

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Sri Lanka edged out Zimbabwe by seven runs in a thrilling first ODI at Harare Sports Club on Friday, thanks to a dramatic final over from fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka. His hat-trick in the last over sealed the game and gave Sri Lanka a 1–0 lead in the two-match series. Batting first, Sri Lanka looked […]

International

IMF Approves $350 Million Tranche for Sri Lanka’s Recovery

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $350 million to Sri Lanka following the successful completion of the fourth review under its $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This latest disbursement brings the total assistance received by Sri Lanka under the program to approximately $1.74 billion, marking a crucial step in the […]

Asia

India Protests Sri Lankan Navy’s Firing on Fishermen

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2025

India lodges a strong protest after the Sri Lankan Navy fires upon and apprehends 13 Indian fishermen near Delft Island, emphasizing the need for humane treatment and adherence to bilateral agreements.

International

Sri Lanka Ensures Sovereignty Over Hambantota Port Amid China’s Operations

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2024

Sri Lanka has emphasized its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and security as China’s involvement in Hambantota Port continues to draw attention. In a strong statement, Colombo clarified that no foreign entity would be permitted to use its territory in a way that compromises the country’s sovereignty. Hambantota Port’s Strategic Importance