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  • Sri Lankan cricketers ask to leave Pakistan after bombing, board says no

    Any player who returns despite the directive will be replaced immediately to avoid disrupting the tour, the board said.

  • Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 6 runs in ODI series opener despite Hasaranga’s efforts

    Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 6 runs in ODI series opener despite Hasaranga’s efforts

    Hasaranga nearly pulled off the win with 59 off 52 balls before perishing in the penultimate over as Pakistan hung on to restrict the visitors to 293-9.

  • Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL 1st ODI match

    Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL 1st ODI match

    Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: The 1st ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

  • Pakistan gets trolled after India’s Women’s World Cup win, Irfan Pathan joins in: ‘Just another Sunday’

    Pakistan gets trolled after India’s Women’s World Cup win, Irfan Pathan joins in: ‘Just another Sunday’

    The match began with controversy. Fatima Sana’s toss call of 'tails' was misheard as 'heads'. When the coin landed heads up, the decision was incorrectly awarded to Fatima, who chose to field.

  • Sri Lanka holds rates as growth quickens, tariff risks loom

    Sri Lanka holds rates as growth quickens, tariff risks loom

    The Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintained its overnight policy rate at 7.75%

  • Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup Super Four: When and where to watch SL vs PAK?

    Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup Super Four: When and where to watch SL vs PAK?

    Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup Super Four: Sri Lanka are also under pressure following their loss to Bangladesh in their opening Super Four clash.

  • Mohammad Nabi stunned after hearing Dunith Wellalage's father passed away mid-match - WATCH

    Mohammad Nabi stunned after hearing Dunith Wellalage's father passed away mid-match - WATCH

    Visuals have now surfaced showing journalists breaking the news to Nabi outside the venue. The senior Afghanistan all-rounder looked visibly concerned as he offered his condolences.

  • Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch SL vs AFG match?

    Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025: When and where to watch SL vs AFG match?

    Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Streaming: Afghanistan need a win to remain alive in the Super Four race, which will then get the net run-rate into play.

  • Adani-led Sri Lanka container terminal to double capacity ahead of deadline

    Adani-led Sri Lanka container terminal to double capacity ahead of deadline

    The largest chunk of business flowing through the terminal originates in India.

  • Sri Lanka initiates steps to grant voting rights to overseas citizens

    Sri Lanka initiates steps to grant voting rights to overseas citizens

    The proposed legislation is expected to allow them to vote from their overseas locations, officials said.

  • Bigger textile exporters look to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh to dodge Trump’s tariffs, risking US penalties

    Bigger textile exporters look to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh to dodge Trump’s tariffs, risking US penalties

    With 50% US tariffs is hurting Indian textile exporters, a handful of players with deep pockets are looking towards Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as a hub, to stay competitive. This may also trigger fears of transshipment penalties by US, aside of the loss of domestic value addition within India.

  • Asia Cup 2025: Wanindu Hasaranga returns as Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad

    Asia Cup 2025: Wanindu Hasaranga returns as Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad

    Before the Super Four stage, Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh on September 13, Hong Kong on September 15 and Afghanistan on September 18.

  • Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested: The 'costly trip' that landed him in custody

    Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested: The 'costly trip' that landed him in custody

    Ranil Wickremesinghe has denied the charges. He insists that his wife paid her own expenses and that no government money was used for personal purposes.

  • Asim Munir to visit China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka: How Beijing is using Pak Army to challenge India's diplomatic clout

    Asim Munir to visit China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka: How Beijing is using Pak Army to challenge India's diplomatic clout

    Both Pakistan and China are increasingly rattled by India’s rising stature in the Global South, and Munir’s travel itinerary reflects an anxious attempt to push back against New Delhi’s growing clout.

  • Shah Rukh Khan to grace the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

    Shah Rukh Khan to grace the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka

    Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan will headline the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025. "King Khan" will be the guest of honor at the exclusive, invite-only launch of South Asia's first luxury integrated resort.

  • Rusty-Spotted Cat: Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Feline

    Rusty-Spotted Cat: Meet the World’s Smallest Wild Feline

    Tiny yet fierce, the rusty-spotted cat is the world’s smallest wild feline. Found in India and Sri Lanka, it’s elusive, agile, and absolutely fascinating.

  • Vesak Day 2025: Sri Lankans celebrate Buddhist festival with dazzling lights and lavish feast

    Vesak Day 2025: Sri Lankans celebrate Buddhist festival with dazzling lights and lavish feast

    Colombo burst into colour and light as tens of thousands of devotees gathered on May 12 to mark Vesak Day, Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist festival. The celebrations honoured Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death through elaborate pandals, glowing lanterns, and oil lamps symbolising wisdom. More than 8,500 free food stalls served the faithful, with the largest at Independence Square feeding 35,000. The week-long festivities drew devotees from across the island, transforming the capital into a vibrant hub of spiritual devotion and unity.

  • PM Modi accorded grand ceremonial welcome in Colombo, first ever for foreign dignitary

    PM Modi accorded grand ceremonial welcome in Colombo, first ever for foreign dignitary

    The prime minister was received at the Independence Square by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

  • Keerthy Suresh shares glimpses of her peaceful Colombo vacation, see pics

    Keerthy Suresh shares glimpses of her peaceful Colombo vacation, see pics

    Actress Keerthy Suresh, beloved for her talent and charm, recently enjoyed a peaceful and refreshing trip to Colombo, Sri Lanka. She shared photos from her stay, showcasing her exploration of the city, relaxation, and immersion in the local culture.

  • Sri Lanka count monkeys, peacocks in census to curb crop damage

    Sri Lanka count monkeys, peacocks in census to curb crop damage

    The census conducted this morning was a success with wide participation, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratna told reporters.

  • NTPC shares jump over 3% over Sri Lanka solar power plant project

    NTPC shares jump over 3% over Sri Lanka solar power plant project

    Sri Lanka's Cabinet approved the establishment of two solar power plants in Sampur, Trincomalee with the company, a cabinet spokesperson was quoted as saying.

  • Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia's 654 in 1st Test

    Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia's 654 in 1st Test

    Usman Khawaja’s double century, Josh Inglis’ debut hundred, and Steve Smith’s second test century in Galle propelled the visitors into a position of absolute command.

  • China offers to invest $3.7 billion in oil refinery in Sri Lanka as Dissanayake pitches for more Chinese investments

    China offers to invest $3.7 billion in oil refinery in Sri Lanka as Dissanayake pitches for more Chinese investments

    Dissanayake incidentally was a critic of the Hambantota port deal for its long-term lease while he was in the opposition.It was seen as a balancing act as last year India and Sri Lanka inked a deal to jointly develop 85 Word War II-era oil storage tanks at the strategic Trincomalee port in the eastern region of the country.

  • The Eastern Window: India-Sri Lanka relations soar but hurdles remain

    The Eastern Window: India-Sri Lanka relations soar but hurdles remain

    Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to New Delhi show that he has overcome his past opposition towards India and is ready to do business. But he is also trying to balance his relations with India and China

  • Sri Lanka claims it has officially ended debt default

    Sri Lanka claims it has officially ended debt default

    Sri Lanka had plunged into an economic crisis when the island nation declared sovereign default in mid-April of 2022, its first since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.

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