Sri Lanka's parliament votes to extend the state of emergency until after next month's general elections.

Sri Lanka's parliament votes to extend the state of emergency until after next month's general elections.

The arrest a month ago of Sri Lanka's former army chief and defeated presidential candidate, Gen Sarath Fonseka, along with some of his supporters, has raised fears among rights groups in the country.The authorities accuse the general of having worked...

People in Sri Lanka discuss the latest political developments as they prepare for general elections in April.

The Sri Lanka government says it will abolish or reform executive presidency if elected with two thirds majority at the forthcoming election. Constitutional Affairs Minister DEW Gunasekara told the BBC that the government is also planning to introduce a fresh constitution in the new parliament. MORE...

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa denounces plans for a UN-appointed panel to examine alleged human rights abuses.

India's foreign secretary will arrive in neighbouring Sri Lanka for a three-day visit involving talks with top officials.