YOU WONT BELIEVE: Sri lanka - What They Never Told You

This peaceful hotel is the perfect base to explore Sri Lanka’s tea plantations

Emilee Tombs checks into Uga Halloowella to see how this former private colonial-era residence has been transformed into an exquisite hotel

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Madushanka's 5-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka beat hosts by 8 wickets to enter Pakistan ODI tri-series final

Dilshan Madushanka's impressive bowling performance led Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan. Madushanka secured a five-wicket haul as Pakistan was bowled out for just 110 runs. Sri Lanka completed their chase comfortably in 18.1 overs, scoring 111 runs for the loss of only two wickets. Kamindu Mendis played…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

England fail to reach tri-series final after Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan

England have lost all of their matches in Pakistan and will not contest the tri-series final

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors from ships off its coast

This is the second time this year that Sri Lanka has rescued Iranian sailors

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Indian Navy training squadron arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day goodwill visit. This visit aims to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. Officer trainees from both countries will participate in various professional and sporting interactions during the visit. The squadron's presence is part of…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

Cricket: Pakistan take early wickets in England ODI Tri-Series match

England have had a rocky start at the crease in today’s match of the ODI Tri-Series against Pakistan . The Pakistani bowlers claimed three wickets by the fifth over in Lahore, with opener Tom Banton dismissed in the first. Minutes later, Joe Root slashed the ball into the path of…

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks

Sri Lanka is facing significant challenges in its transition to renewable energy due to rising oil prices. The government plans to increase electricity generation from renewable sources to 70 percent by 2030. Communities have expressed concerns about the impact of wind turbines, leading to a reassessment of project locations. Additionally,…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Protests great mechanism for governments to perform better: Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk highlighted the significance of protests for government performance during his remarks at the IPF Festival. He mentioned the unrest in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as cautionary tales against suppressing protests. Wangchuk argued that protests should not necessitate government permission, except for city management purposes. He noted that many…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Will Jacks: Next matches like mini World Cup for England after Sri Lanka shock

Harry Brook scored a record-breaking double century but Sri Lanka overhauled England’s 429 total from the penultimate ball

The Independent UK · Oct 23

The African Catfish Is Banned in India. It's Still Spreading Through Our Rivers.

In 2000, the Government of India banned the import and farming of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, after ecologists flagged what it does to freshwater ecosystems. The fish is still here. It is in the Yamuna, in Kerala's backwaters, in wetlands across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and in farm ponds…

Times Life · Oct 23