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Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival returns after six-year break

Colourful kites in the shapes of animals, flowers and comic characters filled the skies above Colombo on Sunday as Sri Lanka’s International Kite Festival made its return.

Euronews

As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – new research

With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year.

The Conversation

British woman held in Sri Lanka ‘could be months’ from bail hearing, lawyer warns

Charlotte May Lee is ‘coping’ with prospect of spending months longer in jail in Sri Lanka, her lawyer tells The Independent

The Independent UK

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Inside Cinnamon Life at the City of Dreams — the Colombo hotel that was 10 years in the making

Does Sri Lanka’s latest city hotel live up to the hype? Lydia Swinscoe checks in to find out

Evening Standard

Ex-air stewardess from south London arrested in Sri Lanka over £1.5m cannabis haul

Charlotte May Lee was detained on Monday at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo after arriving on a flight from Bangkok

Evening Standard

More than 100 Easter bombing victims in Sri Lanka named 'witnesses of faith' by Vatican

The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people.

Euronews

Train rides through the clouds and Bawa's tropical modernism: Sri Lanka's best cultural experiences

Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your guide to the unmissable historic sites, iconic architecture and wonderful wildlife to add to your itinerary

Evening Standard

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India's Modi Clinches Defence, Energy Deals In Sri Lanka

India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in the region.

International Business Times

India’s Modi visits Sri Lanka to shore up defence and energy ties

Indian PM is first foreign dignitary to visit island since leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept elections last year.

Al Jazeera

India's Modi In Sri Lanka For Defence And Energy Deals

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China.

International Business Times

Charith Asalanka stars in Sri Lanka's 49-run win over Australia in first ODI

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka staged a remarkable comeback to stun world champions Australia with a 49-run victory in the first ODI in Colombo on Wednesday, powered by a brilliant century from captain Charith Asalanka.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 49 runs: first men’s one-day international – as it happened

Charith Asalanka’s scored a marvellous 127 as Sri Lanka fought back impressively to beat Australia in Colombo

The Guardian - AU

Australia seek winning rhythm in Sri Lanka ODIs ahead of ICC Champions Trophy

Captain Steve Smith acknowledged on Tuesday that the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy is firmly on Australia's mind as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week in Colombo.

The Times of India

The best hotels in Sri Lanka: From Kandy to Colombo

The island country is one of the hottest destinations of 2025. From tea plantation bungalows and modern jungle villas, to beachside estates, these are the coolest stays

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Second tourist dies after British woman found dead at Sri Lankan hostel

The woman was rushed to hospital from the hostel in Colombo

The Independent UK

British woman, 24, dies after falling ill in Sri Lankan hostel

The woman was rushed to hospital from the hostel in Colombo

Dynamite News

Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD cricket Team; Assures Govt support

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships

Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges Colombo’s commitment to India’s security interests amid rising Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean

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Al Jazeera

‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides

President Dissanayake’s party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.

Woman & Home

Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Don't miss out on these delicious must-try foods and drinks

From spicy kothu and Jaffna-inspired crab curry to breakfast hoppers and choon paan bread, these’s no shortage of foodie delights on this tropical island

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka police arrest three people after threat to Israelis at popular tourist spots

US Embassy in Colombo warns of possible threat to Israeli tourists

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Sri Lanka Schools Closed As Heavy Rains Cause Flooding

Heavy rains in Sri Lanka cause widespread flooding, leading to school closures and significant damage. Tragic loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods hammer the capital

Sri Lanka closed schools in the capital Colombo and suburbs on Monday as heavy rains triggered floods in many parts of the island nation

The Times of India

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama banned for a year: ICC

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for a year, of which "six months will be suspended," as per the ICC.

Newslaundry

With suspension of VFS contract, Dissanayake signals it won’t be business as usual in Sri Lanka

Days after Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s swearing-in as president of Sri Lanka, media reports claim that India’s external affairs minister will visit Colombo later this week. This visit has not been officially confirmed by Delhi.

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