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Sri Lanka ex-president Sirisena ordered to compensate 2019 Easter bombing victims

Supreme court finds top government, police and intelligence officials were responsible for ‘failing to prevent’ bombings

The Guardian - UK

Casinos, fake prophet marred Sri Lanka's World Cup, report finds

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's inglorious exit from the T20 cricket World Cup in Australia was accompanied by players partying at casinos, corruption and the influence of a fake prophet, an inquiry showed Thursday.

AFP

Why dropping Suryakumar Yadav from ODI Playing XI doesn’t bode well for Team India

On the eve of the first One Day International against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma dropped enough hints to justify why Suryakumar Yadav could not be part of the team’s Playing XI despite his excellent form in the shortest white-ball format.

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Canada bars Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa brothers over rights abuses

Colombo (AFP) - Canada has issued a travel ban on former Sri Lankan presidents -- and brothers -- Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa for human rights abuses committed during the island nation's civil war.

AFP

India captain Rohit praised for withdrawing 'Mankad' run out appeal

Guwahati (India) (AFP) - India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday won praise for withdrawing a 'Mankad' run-out appeal against Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka in the opening one-day international.

AFP

Canada sanctions ex-Sri Lanka presidents Mahinda, Gotabaya

Sanctions are over human rights violations committed during armed conflict in Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009, Canada says.

Al Jazeera

'Happy space' as Kohli powers India to big ODI win over Sri Lanka

Guwahati (India) (AFP) - Virat Kohli on Tuesday said playing "without any fear" remains key to success after his 45th one-day international century led India to a 67-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match.

AFP

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Kohli ton powers India to big ODI win over Sri Lanka

Guwahati (India) (AFP) - Virat Kohli smashed a brilliant attacking century to set up a convincing 67-run win for India in the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

AFP

Canada imposes sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan officials over human rights violations

Canada has imposed sanctions on four Sri Lankan state officials over human rights violations during armed conflict in Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009, the Canadian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Unlikely set of results could yet see England qualify for World Test Championship final

Although it is highly unlikely and they have no more games to play in the current World Test Championship cycle, England do still have a slight chance of reaching the final

Daily Mirror

Thai-Sri Lanka FTA talks to resume after 4 years

Thailand will launch the second free trade area (FTA) negotiations with Sri Lanka on Monday, in a bid to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations.

Bangkok Post

Hedge funds holding up vital debt relief for crisis-hit Sri Lanka, warn economists

Statement from 182 experts say only debt cancellation offers chance of recovery but investors are playing hardball

The Guardian - UK

'Game-changer' Suryakumar powers India to T20 series win over Sri Lanka

Rajkot (India) (AFP) - Suryakumar Yadav, the world's leading Twenty20 batsman, said Saturday he was thriving in his role as a "game-changer" after smashing a blazing century in India's series-clinching 91-run win over Sri Lanka.

AFP

Trysts With Sri Lanka’s Ghosts

In the Booker Prize-winning “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida,” the past haunts a country racked by unresolved death.

Foreign Policy

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Dynamite News

Sports: Dravid Calls For Calm As India Experiment In Sri Lanka Series

With a rotated squad for their home T20I series with Sri Lanka, India head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the team's future stars find their feet. Read on for details:

AFP

Record-setting Shanaka helps Sri Lanka level T20 series against India

Pune (India) (AFP) - Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a record half-century and two wickets in Sri Lanka's series-levelling 16-run win over India in the second Twenty20 international on Thursday.

AFP

Shanaka powers Sri Lanka to 206-6 in India T20

Pune (India) (AFP) - Skipper Dasun Shanaka smashed an unbeaten 56 off 22 balls to fire Sri Lanka to 206-6 against India in the second Twenty20 international on Thursday.

Dynamite News

Tamil Nadu Police Thwarts Smuggling Of 6 Lakh Tablets Near Ramanathapuram Coast

The Tamil Nadu Police on Thursday seized around six lakh tablets (banned narcotic pills in Sri Lanka) on the coast near Vedalai village in the state's Ramanathapuram. Read on for details:

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Tribune News Service

Review: 'Brotherless Night,' by V.V. Ganeshananthan

FICTION: A young woman's family is torn apart during the lengthy Sri Lankan civil war in this propulsive masterpiece by a Minnesota writer.

AFP

Dream debut for Mavi as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Mumbai (AFP) - Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling performance with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

AFP

Mavi stars on debut as India edge Sri Lanka in T20 thriller

Mumbai (AFP) - Debutant fast bowler Shivam Mavi led an inspired bowling with his four wickets as India edged out Sri Lanka by two runs in a thrilling opening Twenty20 international on Tuesday.

Dynamite News

Cricket: Jasprit Bumrah Included In ODI Squad For Sri Lanka Series

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been included in India's squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Read on for details:

Evening Standard

Alex Lees called up by England Lions following Test and central contract axe

Batter Alex Lees has been named in the England Lions squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, three months after being dropped from the Test side.

Daily Mirror

Love Island star AJ Bunker rushed to hospital after becoming seriously ill on holiday

AJ Bunker of Love Island fame has revealed she took seriously ill on holiday in Sri Lanka and had to receive 'urgent care' upon her return

ABC News

Sri Lanka's cancer patients struggle amid the country's economic chaos

Hospitals are struggling with severe drug shortages and cancer patients have had their treatment upended by Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.

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