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Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif for withdrawing the boycott, allowing the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo to proceed.

Sri Lanka President thanks Pakistan PM for India match boycott withdrawal

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif for withdrawing the boycott, allowing the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo to proceed.

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for directing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to end the boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo on February 15.&nbsp;
The India-Pakistan match will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistan's government decided to withdraw its boycott call following persuasion from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, ending an impasse that cast a shadow on the ongoing tournament.&nbsp;
"Delighted that the eagerly awaited India Pakistan match at the ongoing T20 cricket World Cup in Colombo will go ahead," Dissanayake said on X platform.&nbsp;
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Thank you Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/CMShehbaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMShehbaz</a> for ensuring the game we all love goes on. Delighted that the eagerly awaited India and Pakistan match at the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo will proceed as planned. As co-host of the tournament, Sri Lanka thanks the <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ICC</a> and all&hellip;
&mdash; Anura Kumara Dissanayake (@anuradisanayake) <a href="https://twitter.com/anuradisanayake/status/2020928822288490780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Dissanayake had called Sharif Monday night to convince him to play the game following the Sri Lanka Cricket letter addressed to PCB to change its decision.&nbsp;
Pakistan PM's office acknowledged Dissanayake's call in the government release which effectively ended the match boycott by his country.&nbsp;
Pakistan had earlier said they would not play the India match, which was seen as a political protest linked to Bangladesh's removal from the tournament after the world body declined its request to shift matches from India to Sri Lanka on security grounds.&nbsp;

The Indian High Commission in Colombo has rejected claims of an assault on Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard, calling the reports baseless.

Indian High Commission Denounces Alleged Attack on Sri Lankan Fishermen

India Denies Fishermen Attack Allegations

The Indian High Commission in Colombo has rejected claims of an assault on Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard, calling the reports baseless.

The Indian High Commission in Colombo on Thursday denied the alleged attack on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guard.
Issuing a statement, the Indian High Commission said it had noticed media reports pertaining to the alleged assault on Sri Lankan fishermen at sea on January 29, 2026.
"On our side, we have ascertained and can confirm that no such assault was inflicted by any Indian Navy or Indian Coast Guard personnel," a press release said.
"India has consistently maintained that a humanitarian approach should be adopted to fishermen&rsquo;s livelihood concerns and that the use of force should not be resorted to under any circumstances," it said.
On February 2, the Sri Lankan fisheries minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran said a protest was to be recorded with the Indian government on the incident. He said the Indian High Commission has been informed on the incident by them.
On January 29, three trawlers with 12 fishermen had ventured out for fishing from the Wellamankaraya fishing harbor at Wennappuva in the north western coast. They were allegedly attacked by the Indian Coast Guards.
The Navy deployed a vessel to bring ashore four fishermen who had been badly injured by the assault. Another naval craft was moved to bring back six more injured fishermen, the Naval spokesman Buddika Sampath said.
Tyronne Mendis the fishermen&rsquo;s association official said, &ldquo;three trawlers had come under attack, two of them were within Sri Lankan waters when they were attacked&rdquo;.
He charged that Sri Lankan Navy was helpless to prevent the attack by Indian coast guards.

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour joins Sri Lanka on consultancy basis ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.

Vikram Rathour appointed Sri Lanka batting coach for T20 World Cup

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour joins Sri Lanka on consultancy basis ahead of ICC Men&rsquo;s T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7.

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour was on Thursday appointed Sri Lanka's batting coach for the T20 World Cup beginning February 7.&nbsp;
The World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;
"Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour as the Batting Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team. "He has been appointed on a consultancy basis, with a primary focus on the team&rsquo;s preparation for the ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2026," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.&nbsp;
Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and will remain with the team until March 10.&nbsp;
Rathour is also a former India international who represented the country in six Tests and seven ODIs.&nbsp;
The 56-year-old served as the India batting coach from September 2019 to July 2024. He is a BCCI level 3 coach. In the IPL, he is part of Rajasthan Royals' support staff.&nbsp;

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says India will support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah with a proposed USD 450 million assistance package covering infrastructure, housing, health, and agriculture.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: India proposes USD 450 million cyclone relief package to Sri Lanka

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar says India will support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah with a proposed USD 450 million assistance package covering infrastructure, housing, health, and agriculture.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India is proud to stand by Sri Lanka during Cyclone Ditwah and has proposed an assistance package worth USD 450 million.
Jaishankar, who is in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special envoy, made these remarks alongside Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath.
"Just as Sri Lanka was recovering from the economic crisis of 2022, this natural disaster has created &zwnj;new &zwj;difficulties," Jaishankar, who &zwj;is on a two-day visit &zwnj;to the island nation, said.
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Pleased to call on H.E President <a href="https://twitter.com/anuradisanayake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anuradisanayake</a> in Colombo today. Conveyed Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>&rsquo;s warm wishes and message of solidarity in aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. Building on our First Responder activity under <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSagarBandhu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSagarBandhu</a>, India will commit to a&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gGY9qbiWap">pic.twitter.com/gGY9qbiWap</a>
&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2003351329545289818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
 "Prime Minister Modi directed that we now engage with the Sri Lankan government to address their priorities. In that regard, the assistance package that we have proposed is worth USD 450 million, Jaishankar said.
"The package will include USD 350 million in Concessional lines of credit, and USD 100 million of grants," he said. "This package is being finalised, in close consultation with the government of Sri Lanka. Our assistance will cover sectors worst affected by the cyclone, including one, rehabilitation and restoration of road, railway and bridge connectivity." "Two, support for the construction of houses was fully destroyed and partially damaged. Three, support for health and education systems, in particular those that have been damaged by the cycle. Fourth, agriculture, including addressing possible shortages in the short and medium term. And five, working towards better disaster response and preparedness."&nbsp;

India dispatches a Bailey bridge and 500 water purification units to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, aiding disaster-hit regions after Cyclone Ditwah caused floods, landslides, and major infrastructure damage.

India Provides Aid to Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka with Bridges and Water Units

India Supports Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka

India dispatches a Bailey bridge and 500 water purification units to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, aiding disaster-hit regions after Cyclone Ditwah caused floods, landslides, and major infrastructure damage.

India has sent a Bailey bridge and hundreds of water-purification units to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing humanitarian support to reconnect isolated communities and restore essential services in the island nation.
Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country's disaster-response capacity.&nbsp;
At least 479 people have been killed and 350 are missing as of Wednesday evening due to catastrophic floods and landslides caused by extreme weather conditions since November 16.
An IAF aircraft on Wednesday transported the prefabricated Bailey bridge and 500 water purification units to help ensure access to safe drinking water in cyclone-affected regions.
"Bridging gaps and restoring hope under Operation Sagar Bandhu. A C-17 has flown in a Bailey Bridge along with 500 water purification units, paving the way for reconnecting isolated communities and ensuring access to safe drinking water,&rdquo; the Indian High Commission in Colombo posted on social media on Thursday.
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Bridging gaps and restoring hope under <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSagarBandhu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSagarBandhu</a>! A <a href="https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAF_MCC</a> C-17 has flown in a Bailey Bridge along with 500 water purification units, paving the way for reconnecting isolated communities and ensuring access to safe drinking water in areas impacted by&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/flTHpqtIR4">pic.twitter.com/flTHpqtIR4</a>
&mdash; India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainSL/status/1996438122822070484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In another post, the mission said disaster-management cooperation between the two neighbours also continued in the digital sphere. In a virtual meeting held on Wednesday, Bhaskar Katamneni, Secretary of Real Time Governance, Andhra Pradesh, shared a "digital toolkit" showcasing the state government's best practices in disaster preparedness and response with Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the Sri Lankan President on Digital Economy, and the GovTech team.
India has been extending humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with extensive air, sea and ground operations delivering urgent relief to those affected.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in a social media post on Wednesday expressed appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India&rsquo;s steadfast support to Sri Lanka. &ldquo;India&rsquo;s prompt assistance under the SAGAR-BANDHU initiative underscores the depth of our partnership and the enduring goodwill between our nations,&rdquo; he said.
Officials estimate a total economic loss of between USD 6 billion and 7 billion, which is roughly 3-5 per cent of the island nation's GDP, due to the cyclone.

Severe floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia have killed over 1,400 people, triggered massive displacement and highlighted stark economic inequalities in disaster response.

Devastating Floods and Landslides Ravage Asia, Over 1,400 Dead

Asia Floods Kill 1,400+, Indonesia and Sri Lanka Struggle

Severe floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia have killed over 1,400 people, triggered massive displacement and highlighted stark economic inequalities in disaster response.

Parts of Asia were reeling after torrents of rain unleashed catastrophic floods and landslides last week, killing more than 1,400 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. The disaster has also laid bare stark economic disparities in the region.
Indonesia has borne the heaviest blow, recording at least 753 deaths, followed by Sri Lanka with 465. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said it's too early to determine the exact number of dead in his country. At least 185 people in Thailand and three in Malaysia have also been confirmed dead.
Rescue teams on Wednesday were racing against time to reach isolated communities, as more than 1,000 remain missing and as villages lie buried under mud and debris amid ongoing power and telecommunications outages.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto visited a disaster zone Monday, promising aid and support for rebuilding though he has yet to declare a national emergency or sought international assistance like his counterpart in flood-stricken Sri Lanka.
Hard-hit Indonesia and Thailand, both middle-income economies with comparatively stronger fiscal capacity, are able to mobilise extensive rescue operations, deploy military assets and channel emergency funds, while Sri Lanka is responding under far more strained conditions.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with diplomats in Sri Lanka last week to urge them to support the government's efforts on relief and reconstruction. Still recovering from a severe economic crisis, the country faces limited resources, foreign exchange shortages and weakened public services, making a large-scale disaster response significantly more difficult and increasing its reliance on outside assistance.
Authorities in Indonesia, the worst-hit country, said the destruction from days of relentless downpours and a rare tropical storm that pounded the island of Sumatra was the deadliest disaster since the 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 4,300 people.
Washed-out roads, collapsed bridges and continuing landslides have left rescuers struggling to reach some of the hardest-hit areas, with the National Disaster Management Agency saying about 650 people are still unaccounted for in devastated North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh provinces, where thousands in flooded towns were forced to cling to rooftops and treetops awaiting rescue in previous days.
The agency said Wednesday more than 1.5 million residents have been displaced during the disaster that damaged tens of thousands of homes and public facilities. With some 2,600 people injured and local hospitals overwhelmed, the government has deployed three hospital ships to the devastated provinces.
In Sri Lanka, the flooding is expected to have significant repercussions on the economy, which has only recently stabilized after an unprecedented economic crisis. The island nation is currently under an International Monetary Fund bailout programme that requires it to conserve foreign currency to repay defaulted external debt starting in 2028.
Although the full extent of the economic damage is still being assessed, the costs of rebuilding infrastructure, restoring livelihoods and reviving economic activity are likely to put severe pressure on the treasury. With vast rice-growing regions and the hill country, key suppliers of vegetables, devastated by the calamity, Sri Lanka may be forced to deplete its scarce foreign currency reserves.
Countries such as India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have already launched relief efforts, while other foreign diplomats who met the Sri Lankan prime minister have pledged additional support.
In Thailand, government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek announced Wednesday that recovery efforts in southern Thailand are progressing well and that water and electricity have been restored in nearly all affected areas. She added that the government has disbursed over 1 billion baht ($31.3 million) in compensation to more than 120,000 households impacted by the floods.

India has deployed a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing urgent healthcare and relief to flood- and landslide-affected areas following Cyclone Ditwah.

India Extends Aid to Sri Lanka Amid Flood Disaster

India Assists Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

India has deployed a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, providing urgent healthcare and relief to flood- and landslide-affected areas following Cyclone Ditwah.

India has sent a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka as part of its continuing humanitarian assistance following the devastating floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian mission in Colombo said on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and severe infrastructure collapse, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country's disaster-response capacity.
As of Tuesday, 465 people have been killed, with 366 missing, in catastrophic floods and landslides caused by extreme weather conditions since November 16.
The Indian High Commission in a social media post said India has sent a "rapidly deployable field hospital" along with over 70 medical personnel to provide urgently required healthcare support in disaster-affected areas.
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🇮🇳 is bringing a rapidly deployable Field Hospital urgently required in 🇱🇰 along with 70 personnel, providing healthcare support to disaster-affected areas. Watch stock images of how these hospitals will look when deployed. These field hospitals will reach Sri Lanka today(02)&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/a2LWZSdGWG">pic.twitter.com/a2LWZSdGWG</a>
&mdash; India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainSL/status/1996057392992452678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Citing a social media post by PRO Defence Jammu, it said an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft airlifted the para field hospital, along with equipment and 73 medical personnel from Agra, and landed in Colombo on Tuesday evening to augment ongoing relief efforts.
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IAF&rsquo;s C-17 Globemaster airlifted a Para Field Hospital with equipment &amp; 73 medical personnel from Agra, landing in Colombo at 1745 IST to support relief efforts. IAF Mi-17 helicopters continued operations, airlifting 8+ tonnes of relief material &amp; evacuating 65 survivors,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8iJp7MKojt">https://t.co/8iJp7MKojt</a>
&mdash; PRO Defence Jammu (@prodefencejammu) <a href="https://twitter.com/prodefencejammu/status/1996057618381467794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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IAF Mi-17 helicopters have also been operating continuously, airlifting more than eight tonnes of relief material and evacuating 65 survivors, including foreign nationals, critically ill patients and a pregnant woman. Indian rescue teams are also conducting operations across multiple sites, the mission said.
In Badulla on Tuesday, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team recovered another body in an &ldquo;exceptionally difficult&rdquo; operation, with remains located beneath layers of compacted debris. Search efforts at the site are continuing with &ldquo;determination and compassion,&rdquo; it said.
NDRF teams deployed in the Sedawatta and Nadeegama areas near Colombo have rescued more than 43 people so far, and continue to save those trapped in floodwaters ranging between 8 and 10 feet, the High Commission said in a social media post on Tuesday.
Under &lsquo;Operation Sagar Bandhu&rsquo;, Indian teams are prioritising the evacuation of the most vulnerable to ensure every life is brought to safety, it said.&nbsp;
India launched 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' last month, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative, to aid Sri Lanka in its recovery from the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand kill over 1,230 people, leave more than 800 missing, and disrupt millions amid ongoing rescue operations.

Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Devastating Southeast Asian Floods

Southeast Asian Floods: Rescue Efforts Continue

Catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand kill over 1,230 people, leave more than 800 missing, and disrupt millions amid ongoing rescue operations.

Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday after the death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,200 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with more than 800 people missing.
Days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas, leaving thousands stranded and many clinging to rooftops waiting for help. The flooding and landslides killed at least 1,230 people, with 659 people confirmed dead in Indonesia, 390 in Sri Lanka and 181 in Thailand, authorities said Tuesday.
In Indonesia, the hardest-hit nation, rescuers are struggling to access villages in Sumatra island, where roads have been washed out and bridges have collapsed. At least 475 people remain missing, according to the country's National Disaster Management Agency. Helicopters and boats have been deployed, but officials warn that worsening weather and damaged infrastructure are slowing operations.
Military-led rescue teams in Sri Lanka continue to scour devastated areas for 352 people still missing in floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Disaster Management Centre said Tuesday. But access remains a challenge as roads are blocked, landslides and bridges have collapsed in several locations.
In the central city of Kandy, residents were struggling without water, relying instead on bottled water collected from natural springs. Authorities warn that conditions could worsen as more rain is forecast in the coming days.
In southern Thailand, cleanup has begun on streets and in buildings after massive floods affected more than 1.5 million households and 3.9 million people. Authorities are working to restore infrastructure, including water and electricity.
Thailand's Interior Ministry said Monday it would set up public kitchens to provide freshly cooked food to affected residents. The first batch of compensation payments of 239 million baht ($7.4 million) is set to be distributed to 26,000 people, government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat also said Monday.

India evacuated its last batch of stranded nationals from Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu and intensified humanitarian assistance for Cyclone Ditwah victims, while Sri Lanka struggles with flooding, landslides, and over 300 fatalities.

IAF Evacuates 300 Indians from Sri Lanka Amid Cyclone Ditwah

IAF Evacuates 300 Indians Amid Cyclone

India evacuated its last batch of stranded nationals from Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu and intensified humanitarian assistance for Cyclone Ditwah victims, while Sri Lanka struggles with flooding, landslides, and over 300 fatalities.

India on Monday evacuated its last batch of stranded nationals from Sri Lanka, as New Delhi intensified its assistance to Colombo's rescue operations for Cyclone Ditwah disaster victims, officials said.
Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the last batch of 104 Indian passengers stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo reached Thiruvananthapuram, onboard an IAF aircraft, at around 6.30 am, the Indian High Commission here said in a social media post.
In a press release, the mission said India has intensified its assistance to Sri Lanka's rescue efforts and expanded operations across several affected regions.
Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant had airlifted several people to safer locations, while IAF helicopters carried out search operations in Kotmale, a worst-hit central hill area with no road access due to landslides and flooding, it said.
&ldquo;National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, India's specialised Disaster Response Agency for Search and Rescue and HADR (Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief) activities, who arrived yesterday in Colombo, carried out rescue operations in Kochikade, working closely with Sri Lanka authorities," the release said.
NDRF teams are now working in Puttalam and Badulla areas, which are severely impacted and cut off, it said.
"NDRF assisted families affected by severe flooding and helped ensure their immediate safety,&rdquo; it said.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Air Force confirmed the death of a pilot after a Bell 212 helicopter crashed while trying to deliver relief supplies in Wennappuwa on the north-western coast.
The incident happened when the pilot was steering the chopper away from crowds on the ground and attempting a water landing in a bid to avoid civilian casualties.
Five other Air Force personnel remain in critical condition.
Separately, the Sri Lanka Navy said five sailors who went missing during rescue operations in Chundikulam in the northern province were found dead.
Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country&rsquo;s disaster-response capacity.
As of Sunday, 334 people have been killed, with 370 missing, in catastrophic floods and landslides caused by extreme weather conditions since November 16.

Sri Lanka’s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by CID for allegedly using state funds to attend his wife’s convocation in England during a private trip in 2023.

Sri Lanka Ex-President Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse of Funds

Wickremesinghe Arrested: Alleged Fund Misuse

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by CID for allegedly using state funds to attend his wife&rsquo;s convocation in England during a private trip in 2023.

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds, police said.
Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, where he was summoned to record a statement in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds, police said.
He has been accused of using state funds to travel to England to attend a convocation ceremony of his wife, Prof Maithree, in September 2023.
It has been alleged that Wickremesinghe was returning from the US after an official engagement and visited the UK at the state's expense to attend the private engagement of his wife.
The CID had previously questioned his staff about the travel expenses.
Wickremesinghe, who had replaced Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the President to serve the balance term until the end of 2024, was credited with steering Sri Lanka out of the economic crisis of 2022. He was president from July 2022 to September 2024.
The veteran politician also served as Sri Lanka's prime minister six times.&nbsp;

A video showing the abuse of a migrant worker in South Korea prompts President Lee Jae Myung to demand better protection measures.

South Korea to Address Migrant Workers' Human Rights Abuse

A disturbing video shows a Sri Lankan worker mistreated in a South Korean factory. President Lee calls for urgent action, ensuring migrants' rights protection.

South Korea Probes Forklift Abuse of Migrant

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized a video of a Sri Lankan worker mistreated at a factory. An investigation is underway to ensure better conditions for migrant workers.

South Korea's president has directed officials to seek measures to prevent the mistreatment of migrant workers following public outrage over a video showing a Sri Lankan worker being transported by a forklift while bound at a South Korean factory.
&ldquo;After watching the video, I couldn't believe my eyes,&rdquo; President Lee Jae Myung expressed in a Facebook post on Thursday. &ldquo;That was an intolerable violation and clear human rights abuses of a minority person.&rdquo; During a subsequent Cabinet Council meeting, Lee reiterated his condemnation of the abuse and voiced concerns regarding South Korea's international reputation. He instructed government ministries to assess the human rights situation facing migrant workers and other minorities and to develop pragmatic steps to prevent such violations.
South Korean human rights activists released the video on Wednesday. The footage, filmed at a brick factory in the southwestern city of Naju in late February, was captured and provided by a fellow Sri Lankan worker.
The video depicts a forklift operator, identified as South Korean, lifting another worker bound with plastic wraps and tied to bricks. As the forklift maneuvers him around the factory yard, laughter from another individual is audible.
The 31-year-old victim, who arrived in South Korea in November, endured this abuse for approximately five minutes as a punishment by the South Korean forklift operator, dissatisfied with the victim's brick wrapping skills, according to Mun Gil Ju, a local activist involved in releasing the video.
Naju city officials stated that the factory head mentioned the event was organized as a prank. However, Mun emphasized that &ldquo;bounding a person with plastic wraps&rdquo; should not be trivialized as a prank.
The company employs about 24 workers, including seven from East Timor and Sri Lanka, in addition to South Koreans. According to Naju officials, the Sri Lankan victim continues to work at the factory.
The Labour Ministry announced on Thursday that it will launch an investigation into the factory and review whether foreign workers have been subjected to beating, bullying, and delayed wages.
Many migrant workers, predominantly from Southeast Asia and China, engage in low-paying or hazardous jobs at factories, farms, and other sites, where activists report frequent discrimination and mistreatment. (AP)
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Sri Lanka accuses opposition of organized crime ties amid rising violence. Political tension grows as intelligence reveals links. Public safety is a growing national concern.

Sri Lankan Govt Accuses Opposition of Crime Links

The Sri Lankan government claims opposition parties are linked to crime amid rising violence. Political tensions and public safety concerns grow as intelligence exposes links.

Sri Lanka accuses opposition of organized crime ties amid rising violence

Sri Lanka's government accuses opposition of crime ties amid rising gun violence. Intelligence links politicians to organized crime, as political tensions and public safety concerns rise.

The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday, citing intelligence reports, accused opposition parties of maintaining links with organised crime and underworld gangs.
&ldquo;We have intelligence reports saying the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, and United National Party have links with organised crime and their former ministers and politicians are linked with underworld gangs," Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said in the parliament.
Wijepala was responding to a statement by the main opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, who raised concern over the rising rate of gun violence and murders since January this year.
&ldquo;Fifty-two killed in 79 incidents of shooting over the last eight months. These are happening while the government maintains that such incidents do not threaten national security," Premadasa said.
He asked what action the government had taken to tackle the shooting incidents.
Wijepala said intelligence reports on underworld links would be revealed, and all such politicians will be arrested soon.
Wijepala admitted to the incidents and said the situation was complicated due to the involvement of opposition figures.
&ldquo;Despite clashes between rival underworld gangs, the situation does not threaten national security," Wijepala stressed.
Wijepala said both Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa allegedly received death threats.
&ldquo;It was a Gmail threat to the prime minister. We have obtained information from Google on the IP address, which has been traced to Germany and the Netherlands," Wijepala said.
Wijepala said the investigation proved that the threat to Premadasa was false.

India strengthens its support to the Indian-origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka with housing projects and essential aid.

India Supports Tamils in Sri Lanka

India boosts its support for Sri Lanka's Indian-origin Tamil community with significant housing and aid initiatives.

India strengthens support for Tamil community in Sri Lanka

India boosts support for Sri Lanka's Tamil community through housing and aid initiatives, marking significant progress.

India continues to extend support to the Indian-origin Tamil community in Sri Lanka's hill plantation districts.
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited Central Province on Thursday to provide extended multi-sectoral assistance.
High Commissioner Santosh Jha "visited Indian Housing Project Phase III site at Elkaduwa Estate" in the Matale district on Thursday, the Indian mission posted on X.
He interacted with the beneficiaries of the project and also distributed medical equipment and raincoats among families working at the estate, the X post said on Thursday.
"Out of the total 14,000 houses being constructed in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka under IHP Phases III and IV, 25 have been built at Elkaduwa Estate,&rdquo; the mission said.
The High Commissioner expressed hope that new projects could also be expeditiously undertaken with the support of the Sri Lankan government under the multi-sectoral grant assistance of Rs 750 million announced in 2023 to mark 200 years of the arrival of the India-origin Tamil community to Sri Lanka.

A legal complaint against Tusitha Halloluwa focuses on alleged defamatory statements harming President Dissanayake’s reputation. The case highlights legal measures under Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act of 2024 against misinformation.

Defamation Case Targets Statement on President Dissanayake

A complaint was filed over purported defamatory statements linked to President Dissanayake, involving former National Lotteries Board executive Tusitha Halloluwa. Investigations under the Online Safety Act emphasize the fight against misinformation.

Defamatory comment on Sri Lanka head sparks FIR

A legal complaint targets Tusitha Halloluwa for allegedly defamatory statements about President Dissanayake.

A complaint has been filed with the Sri Lankan police over an allegedly "false and defamatory" statement made using President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's name, his office said on Monday. His lawyers lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department on Sunday against Tusitha Halloluwa, the President's Media Division (PMD) said in a statement.
Halloluwa served as the executive director of the National Lotteries Board and the director general of public relations during former president Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration.
&ldquo;The statement in question made using President Dissanayake&rsquo;s name is alleged to be severely damaging to his reputation and character," the statement said, calling it "defamatory and false".
The office said it requests an immediate investigation against Halloluwa as well as social media activists who disseminated the statement online. The PMD did not give details of the alleged defamatory statement.
"It calls for legal action against those responsible for spreading misinformation and tarnishing the president&rsquo;s image," said the statement.
Sri Lankan laws do not permit prosecution for criminal defamation.
Analysts say the action is being sought under the Online Safety Act of 2024, which Dissanayake&rsquo;s party, which was then in opposition, had opposed.

Witness the rare exposition of the sacred tooth relic at the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka, open from noon to 5 p.m. daily until April 27, promoting national unity and recovery.

Kandy Hosts Rare Buddhist Tooth Relic Exposition

Experience a historic event in Kandy, Sri Lanka as the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is displayed after 16 years, highlighting cultural reverence and national unity.

Rare tooth relic exposition in Kandy, Sri Lanka after 16 years

The sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha is on rare display in Kandy, marking a cultural and religious event while promoting Sri Lanka's unity and economic recovery.

A rare exposition of the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha began on Friday in Sri Lanka's central town of Kandy after a gap of 16 years, according to an official statement.
The event will continue for 10 days until April 27, and the relics will be available to the public for viewing from noon till 5 pm local time, said a statement by the office of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Ambassadors from 17 nations including India were arranged to travel by train to Kandy to view the exposition, according to the statement.
Tens of thousands of Buddhist devotees are expected to venerate the relic, Mahawela Rathanapala, a senior monk in the holy shrine of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, told reporters.
The tooth relic holds special spiritual, historical and cultural significance for the 74 per cent Sinhala Buddhist majority in the island nation of 21 million people.
&ldquo;Thousand have been lining up since two days ago at all three access roads to the temple,&rdquo; Rathanapala said.
According to historical records, the tooth relic which came to Kandy in 1590, came to symbolise Buddhist holiness, becoming Sri Lanka's most treasured possession and the seal of sovereignty.
It is said that no one was ever allowed to view the actual tooth relic. What could be seen behind a gilt railing and a silver table at the Temple of the Tooth is a gold-plated reliquary- the outermost of seven caskets.
For most of its history, the inner sanctum housing the caskets was only accessible to the King and certain powerful Buddhist monks. In the modern day, visitors are allowed to view the reliquary from a distance.
&ldquo;The initiative aims to convey a message to Sri Lanka&rsquo;s friendly nations that the country is recovering economically overcoming previous challenges and fostering national harmony. The event also seeks to strengthen international support for Sri Lanka,&rdquo; a statement said.

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the first Test, with Matthew Kuhnemann taking career-best figures of 9-149. Sri Lanka’s batting collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for just nine runs, sealing the heavy defeat.

Australia crushes Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in historic Test victory

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in the first Test, with Matthew Kuhnemann taking career-best figures of 9-149. Sri Lanka&rsquo;s batting collapse saw them lose their last five wickets for just nine runs, sealing the heavy defeat.

Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs.
The contest was wrapped up before tea on day four, with rookie left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's match-winning spell delivering him career-best figures of 9-149 over both innings.
"We were put under pressure," Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said afterwards. "The batters should have put up a better show."
Kuhnemann underwent surgery only two weeks ago on a broken right thumb sustained during the Big Bash League and battled through the match in pain, requiring constant medical attention.
He was well-supported by the ever-dependable Nathan Lyon, who spun a web around the Sri Lankan batters to finish with seven match wickets.
Sri Lanka's heaviest defeat before Saturday was in Nagpur in 2017, when India hammered them by an innings and 239.
Sri Lanka resumed on 136 for five overnight but their first innings folded for 165, losing their last five wickets for a mere nine runs.
Put straight back in to bat chasing 489, they lost three wickets before lunch and then capitulated in the second session -- a humiliating finish for a team once renowned for its prowess on turning tracks.
Dinesh Chandimal had waged a lonely battle in the first innings to top-score with 72 and, with Angelo Mathews, stitched together one of only two 50-plus partnerships in the second.
However, he was sent back for 31 on the last ball before lunch when he gloved Lyon to Travis Head at short leg.
Oshada Fernando failed to make an impact in his return to the side, undone by a sharp inswinger from Mitchell Starc that trapped him plumb in front for six to go with his first innings seven.
Former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne's horror run with the bat continued after an avoidable dismissal for nought by Todd Murphy.
 - 'Tough place to play' -
Rain forced an early lunch on day three before washing out the final two sessions.
Australia declared on 654-6 late on the second day after opener Usman Khawaja's career-best 232.
"Galle is a tough place to play cricket and we are very happy with this win," Khawaja said.
"I've played a lot of cricket in Sri Lanka, this being my fifth tour. I've made lot of mistakes before. I guess all that experience came in handy in this game."
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith also had a game to remember, becoming only the fourth Australian to breach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket on the first ball he faced.
He finished his innings with a masterful 141, while wicketkeeper Josh Inglis hit a century on debut.
Galle will host the second and final match of the series next week before a two-match ODI series in Colombo.

India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement.

India to fund development projects worth Rs 2371 million in Sri Lanka

India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement.

India is to provide Rs 2,371 million to Sri Lanka for 33 development projects in education, health and agriculture sectors in the eastern province, it was announced on Tuesday.
The cabinet has approved a proposal to sign an MoU to boost socio-economic development and bilateral ties between the two countries, cabinet spokesman and the Health Minister Nalinda Jayathissa told reporters here.
India is to provide Rs 315 million for education, Rs 780 million for health and Rs 620 million for agriculture under the arrangement.
These projects, among the slew of others, are aimed at enhancing infrastructure, growth and empowering local communities.&nbsp;
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The prime minister also noted that India has so far provided Lines of Credit and grant assistance worth USD 5 billion to Sri Lanka.

India, Sri Lanka Decide To Ramp Up Trade, Defence, Energy Ties

The prime minister also noted that India has so far provided Lines of Credit and grant assistance worth USD 5 billion to Sri Lanka.

India and Sri Lanka Monday adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines.
The decisions were taken during wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka.
Prime Minister Modi said both sides decided to emphasise investment-led growth and connectivity for the India-Sri Lanka economic partnership, and it was decided that physical, digital and energy connectivity will be key pillars of the cooperation.
Work will be done to establish electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines, Modi said, adding India will supply liquefied natural gas to the island nation's power plants.
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The prime minister also announced that a ferry service will be started between Rameshwaram and Talaimanar to boost connectivity between the two nations.
"We both agree that our security interests are interconnected. We have decided to soon finalise the defence cooperation agreement. There has also been an agreement for cooperation on hydrography," Modi said.
The vexed fishermen issue also figured in the talks.
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"We also discussed issues related to the livelihood of fishermen. We agree that we must proceed with a humanitarian approach to this matter," Modi said.
Referring to the Tamil issue, Modi said India hopes that the Sri Lankan government will fulfil the aspirations of the community.
The prime minister also noted that India has so far provided Lines of Credit and grant assistance worth USD 5 billion to Sri Lanka.
"We have cooperation in all 25 districts of Sri Lanka and selection of our projects is always based on priorities of our partner countries," PM Modi said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Herath said neither he nor the President would be able to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23rd and 24th, but the foreign secretary would represent Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Seeks To Join BRICS, Seeks Support Of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

Herath said neither he nor the President would be able to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23rd and 24th, but the foreign secretary would represent Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, under the newly formed government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will apply for membership in the BRICS.
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the nation considered the inter-governmental grouping to be an effective partnership to realise aspiration for mutually beneficial cooperation, peace and development, through strengthened and inclusive multilateralism, according to local media reports.
Herath said neither he nor the President would be able to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia on October 23rd and 24th, but the foreign secretary would represent Sri Lanka, and place the membership request on record.
Sri Lanka has already sought the support of member states Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates joined BRICS as new members in 2024.
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