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Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Colombo Sri Lanka's new Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, aims to revive their struggling Test fortunes against Afghanistan.

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January's Full Wolf Moon looks stunning in 1st full moon photos of 2024 (photos)

As the frigid weather of January bared its teeth, skywatchers captured some incredible images of the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2024.

Space

Sri Lanka clinch T20I series 2-1 after record low Zimbabwe total

NEW DELHI: Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga led from the front with his four-for as Sri Lanka cruised to a nine-wicket win in the series deciding third and final T20I in Colombo on Thursday.

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2nd T20I: Zimbabwe clinch thrilling victory to level series against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe pulled off a sensational win in Colombo on Tuesday, securing their first T20 international victory against Sri Lanka in dramatic fashion.

The Times of India

1st T20I: Sri Lanka clinch a thrilling last-ball victory over Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a pulsating last-ball encounter against Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 International on Sunday in a gripping showdown at Colombo.

The Times of India

Wanindu Hasaranga takes career-best 7/19 as Sri Lanka bowl out Zimbabwe for 96 in third ODI

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga marked a spectacular return to international cricket by recording his career-best figures of 7-19 in the rain-affected ODI decider against Zimbabwe in Colombo on Thursday.

The Times of India

Janith Liyanage's heroics help Sri Lanka secure narrow win against Zimbabwe

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought two-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series in Colombo in a thrilling encounter.

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Bombs to buzzing beaches: Sri Lanka sees tourism surge after long crisis

Hotel attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.

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Sports minister's power to appoint interim committees will be taken off: Sri Lankan president

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is mulling a regulation with which sports minister's power to appoint interim committees would be taken off.

The Times of India

‘Palestine will win’: Sri Lanka businesses raise funds for war-ravaged Gaza

A fundraiser in Colombo aimed for 10 percent of the proceeds to go for Gaza. Most vendors donated their whole income.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka Cricket invites retired judges to form independent committee

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday invited retired Supreme Court judges, who were part of interim seven-member committee formed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to form an independent committee.

The Times of India

US invests $553 million in Gautam Adani’s Sri Lanka port to curb China’s influence

NEW DELHI: The US will provide $553 million in financing for a port terminal in Sri Lanka’s capital being developed by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, as New Delhi and Washington look to curtail China’s influence in South Asia.

The Times of India

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China

The U.S. has announced plans to launch a $553-million project to build a new, deep-water shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing

The Independent UK

DMK condemns Centre for not telecasting Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s speech at Colombo event

CHENNAI: The DMK and political parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday accused the Union government of “preventing” chief minister M K Stalin’s video message from being telecast at an event in Colombo on November 2 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Indian-origin or ‘Malaiyaha’ Tamils being taken from India to…

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Vaiko condemns exclusion of Stalin’s virtual message from Colombo event

Vaiko slams Union govt. for excluding CM Stalin's video-recorded message from 'Naam 200' event. CM recalled contributions of Hill Country Tamils to Sri Lanka, called for equal access to quality facilities for them.

The Times of India

BAN vs SL, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, head-to-head, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in the national capital, hangs in the balance due to severe air pollution. The well-being of the players is now taking precedence over the contest as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again…

The Hindu

T.N. CM’s video address not telecast in Sri Lanka; report hints at GoI’s objection

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's video message for 'Naam 200' event in Colombo was not telecast due to reported objection from GOI. Event was to commemorate 200th anniversary of Indian-origin Tamils' arrival from Chennai.

The Times of India

Iconic Sri Lankan cricket team supporter 'Uncle' Percy Abeysekera passes away

NEW DELHI: Percy Abeysekera, the renowned and beloved supporter of the Sri Lankan cricket team, passed away in Colombo on Monday after a prolonged illness. At 87, Abeysekera, affectionately known as Uncle Percy by fans and cricketers, was a fixture at cricket grounds worldwide where the Sri Lankan team played.

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Two new IndiGo flights to connect Hyderabad with Singapore, Colombo

GHIAL announces two new flight services with IndiGo, connecting Hyderabad to Singapore and Colombo. 6E-1027 to Singapore departs 0250 hrs IST, 6E-1028 returns 2325 hrs Singapore time. 6E-1181 to Colombo departs 1150 hrs, 6E-1182 returns 1500 hrs, 4x/wk. Improved travel options for passengers.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventures

There’s a superb balance between true escapism and touches of home in the ‘teardrop of India’, finds Emma Cooke – and after a tumultuous chapter, holidaymakers are being welcomed with open arms

The Hindu

Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

The Hindu

Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

The Times of India

AUS vs SL, ICC World Cup: When and where to watch match, Live telecast, Live streaming, head to head, venue, timing

NEW DELHI: In a bid to shake off their slumber, Australia are determined to rekindle their winning form against an equally faltering Sri Lanka in their ICC ODI World Cup match on Monday.

The Hindu

Uncle’s in Colombo celebrates Sri Lanka with arrack cocktails and cassava chips

At Uncle’s in Colombo, when you order toddy and cheese toast, lessons for life come for free. This diminutive bar with a big personality defied all odds when it launched in December 2021, in a country that was both in the grip of the global pandemic and battling an economic…

The Hindu

At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

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