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Sri Lanka's cancer patients struggle amid economic chaos

Priyantha Kumarasinghe starts his day in the small Sri Lankan town of Maharagama with a breakfast of two biscuits and a small glass of tea, followed by a round of cancer medicines.

Reuters

Hardik Pandya likely to lead in Sri Lanka T20Is

NEW DELHI: All-rounder Hardik Pandya will, in all likelihood, lead India in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to start from January 3 in Mumbai, according to BCCI sources.

The Times of India

England’s bowlers have cast a spell in Pakistan without a magician

Only one other side has taken all 60 wickets in a three-Test series in Pakistan – and Sri Lanka had Muttiah Muralitharan

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Back to brown: how a shift away from refined white rice could cut diabetes

The secret to a healthier diet has been around for centuries: a return to unprocessed grain in its natural state. And in Asia, the health benefits could be huge

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka navy rescues over 100 Rohingya adrift in rough seas

Navy says 104 people found on board a trawler suspected to have originated from Myanmar and heading to Indonesia.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lankan navy rescues over 100 Rohingya refugees adrift in rough seas

Sri Lanka's navy has rescued 104 Rohingya adrift off the Indian Ocean island's northern coast, an official said on Monday, as members of the Muslim minority continue to escape violence in Myanmar and hardship in Bangladesh refugee camps.

Reuters

Behind the Lens: The Sri Lanka presidential palace, overrun

Associated Press photographers talk about their 2022 assignments, and share some of the stories behind the images.

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Weather tracker: cyclone drags pollution towards Sri Lanka

Particulate matter, which is hazardous to lungs, has been pulled in from India by Cyclone Mandous

The Guardian - UK

Why do we celebrate the New Year and how do different cultures mark the occasion?

Find out when and how different countries such as Turkey, Israel and Sri Lanka celebrate the New Year

Evening Standard

Vedika emulates Raunak, Divya's international heroics, wins maiden Asian Schools chess gold in Sri Lanka

NAGPUR: Eight years after city youngsters turned Grandmasters Raunak Sadhwani, Divya Deshmukh and Sankalp Gupta started making their mark around the globe, nine-year-old chess prodigy Vedika Pal pocketed her maiden international gold medal in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe holds all-party meeting on 13A for peaceful resolution of Tamil issue

COLOMBO: An all-party meeting convened by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has discussed the 13th Amendment to Sri Lanka's Constitution as mooted by India to resolve the long-standing demand for political autonomy for the minority Tamils in the island nation, political leaders said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup for Blind: India beat Bangladesh for 3rd consecutive win; Sri Lanka defeat Nepal

India eased to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh to secure their third victory on the trot in the 3rd T20 World Cup for the Blind at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday.

The Times of India

IMF not expected to discuss Sri Lanka before year-end -sources

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund is not expected to formally approve Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout before year-end, a key step required for the embattled country to receive funding, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters

IMF chief Georgieva cites 'fruitful exchange' with China on debt issues

International Monetary Fund chief Kristlina Georgieva said she had a "fruitful exchange" with her Chinese counterparts this week on her repeated calls for accelerating debt treatments for countries like Zambia and Sri Lanka.

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka shuts schools as extreme weather brings pollution

Schools across Sri Lanka are closed as health and environment officials say the air quality in most parts of the island nation is unhealthy partly due to extreme weather conditions

Al Jazeera

India braces as Cyclone Mandous advances, Sri Lanka shuts schools

Forecasts say the cyclonic storm will make landfall on India’s southeastern coast around midnight on Friday.

Reuters

Sri Lanka shuts schools as cyclonic storm raises pollution, India braces for landfall

Schools were closed across Sri Lanka on Friday due to high air pollution levels as a cyclonic storm passed by its coast, raising strong winds and rain, with forecasts that it will make landfall on India's southeastern coast around midnight.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka waives off COVID-19 restrictions for foreign visitors

Travelling to Sri Lanka is all set to be hassle free in the coming days. As per the latest development, this most sought-after tourist destination has now decided to discontinue the requirement for COVID-19 vaccination certificate for travellers visiting the island nation. This was informed by the officials in the…

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's Parliamant approves budget amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s Parliament has approved a budget that includes reforms aimed at improving the country’s finances as it attempts to recover from its worst economic crisis

The Times of India

Team India 2023 Schedule: India to host series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule for India men's team home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia featuring all formats.

The Times of India

Wankhede stadium to host India-Sri Lanka tie in January

MUMBAI: The Wankhede Stadium is set to host a match during India's upcoming white-ball series at home against Sri Lanka in January, TOI has learnt.

ABC News

How Sri Lanka went from training in the dark to 2022 Asian Netball Championship winners

Sri Lanka won this year's Asian Netball Championships, but COVID-19 and economic hardship made the journey far from ideal.

The Times of India

India bags 30 medals in Commonwealth Chess Championship

RAIPUR: India bagged the highest 30 medals, including 12 gold, at the Commonwealth Chess Championship organised in Sri Lanka. Out of a total 54 medals of the championship India clinched 30 under the guidance of coach from Chhattisgarh, Kiran Agrawal.

The Independent UK

Mickey Arthur extends stay as Derbyshire’s head of cricket

The South African has previously coached his homeland, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The Guardian - UK

What does this year’s double Booker win mean for south Asian literature?

With Sri Lanka’s Shehan Karunatilaka and India’s Geetanjali Shree taking home two of publishing’s biggest prizes, what next for one of the world’s most overlooked literary regions?

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