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UN committee rules anti-lesbian sex laws breach human rights in landmark decision

On Wednesday, a United Nations committee became the first international law body to recognise that criminalising female same-sex sexual activity is a fundamental breach of human rights.

The Conversation

Crisis in Sri Lanka

India should help Sri Lanka during the crisis and also resolve some of the bilateral issues

The Hindu

We are in touch with Centre on Sri Lankan Tamils issue: Stalin

The Chief Minister confident of finding a solution to the issue soon

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ITV This Morning viewers 'switch off' after cost of living 'joke'

Many watching at home were unhappy with the 'tone deaf' segment

Liverpool Echo

16 Tamil Nadu fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy; two boats seized

Centre should intervene immediately, says fishermen association leader

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to seek World Bank support alongside IMF loan programme - sources

Sri Lanka will seek World Bank assistance to stave off a severe economic crisis in addition to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) rescue plan to be discussed next month, two sources said.

Reuters

'Have to eat half': Sri Lankans feel pain of spiralling economic crisis

Thusitha Hadaragama stood at a corner store near his home in Sri Lanka's Minuwangoda town this week and surveyed groceries to buy for his family of five, including two school-age children, who live on his monthly salary of 50,000 rupees ($181.82).

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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu

The Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday arrested 16 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for alleged violation of its maritime boundary, officials here said.

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Fuel price hike

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Kerala police sound coastal alert following Sri Lankan situation

Thiruvananthapuram

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Question mark remains over status of 16 Sri Lankans who reached T.N.

As per the norms, financial crisis cannot be a ground for granting refugee status

The Hindu

Sri Lankan Tamil families flee to India citing economic crisis

They reach clandestinely in Rameswaram on a boat.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka Deploys Troops as Fuel Shortage Sparks Protests

Sri Lanka ordered troops to petrol stations Tuesday as sporadic protests erupted among the thousands of motorists queueing up daily for scarce fuel. The South Asian island nation is grappling with its worst economic meltdown since independence in 1948, with rolling electricity blackouts and essential goods such as food and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IPL 2022: Fantastic bunch of players who can be future Indian stars, says Rajasthan Royals' bowling coach Lasith Malinga

MUMBAI: Newly-appointed fast-bowling coach Lasith Malinga feels Rajasthan Royals have a fantastic pace attack with a good mix of experienced international players, genuine Indian quicks and youngsters.

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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka sends troops to fuel stations, aims to restructure debt

Sri Lanka posted soldiers at hundreds of state-run gas stations on Tuesday to help distribute fuel after a sudden rise in prices of key commodities and accompanying shortages forced tens of thousands of people to queue for hours.

The Times of India

Let local curators handle pitches: Niranjan Shah

MUMBAI: Following the "below average" rating by the ICC of the Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru, which was used for the second Test between India and Sri Lanka earlier this month, veteran administrator and former Board secretary Niranjan Shah feels that the BCCI must "stop the practice of sending its…

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China mulls package to ease Sri Lanka's economic crisis

China's ambassador to Sri Lanka says it is considering a request for $2.5 billion in assistance to help the island nation through its worst debt and foreign currency crisis in memory

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Sri Lanka in talks with China for $2.5 billion credit support -Chinese official

China is considering offering a $1.5 billion credit facility to Sri Lanka and a decision is expected soon, a top Chinese official said on Monday, as part of efforts to help the island nation amid its worst economic crisis in decades.

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Autism-affected girl creates history, swims from Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in 13 hrs

Jiya Rai, an Indian para-swimmer suffering from autism, has set a new record by crossing the Bakjala Junction in 13 hours from Sri Lanka's Thalaimannar to Arichalmunai in Dhanushkodi on Sunday.

Daily Mirror

Chris Silverwood 'in talks to become Sri Lanka coach' after England sacking

Chris Silverwood is reportedly set to become Sri Lanka's next head coach after he was axed by England following the Ashes humiliation Down Under in the winter

The Times of India

ICC rates Bengaluru pitch where India played 2nd Test against Sri Lanka as 'below average'

DUBAI: The Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru, which was used for the second Test between India and Sri Lanka earlier this month, was on Sunday rated "below average" by the ICC.

Reuters

In Sri Lanka, as economic crisis worsens, two men die waiting in queue for fuel

Sri Lankan police said on Sunday two men collapsed and died while waiting in separate queues to secure fuel amid sky-rocketing prices leading to record inflation.

Daily Mirror

Animal rescue's final bid to save 2,000 dogs from death with heartwarming music video

Animal SOS Sri Lanka created a music video to Who Let The Dogs Out in a final plea to the public for urgent help to save thousands of ill, disabled and abused dogs

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup T20 tournament from Aug 27 to Sept 11

Sri Lanka were supposed to host the 2020 edition, but the pandemic pushed event to 2021 before finally being moved to 2022

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