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Geoffrey Bawa film celebrates the architect’s life and work

Geoffrey Bawa is celebrated in film through new documentary ‘The Genius of the Place: The Life and Work of Geoffrey Bawa’, which premieres in Sri Lanka on 15 July

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Brilliant Bas de Leede scores ton, takes five-for to ensure Netherlands' entry into ICC World Cup

This is the fifth time that the Netherlands have qualified for the 50-over global event

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TSIIC officials visit Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar

Special officer of Buddhavanam project Mallepalli Laxmaiah explained the project’s salient features such as the entrance plaza, Buddhacharithavanam, Jataka vanam, Dhyanavanam, Stupa vanam, Mahastupa and Sri Lanka Buddha statue.

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'We are going to play the World Cup not just India in India', asserts Pakistan skipper Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Thursday firmly stated that they are not thinking only about playing and winning against arch-rivals India in the World Cup but to perform well overall in the tournament.

The Times of India

We don't focus on what is happening in PCB, we just focus on cricket: Babar Azam

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team’s performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam.

The Hindu

Parks chief: No policy to reclaim Thai ‘ambassador elephants’

The government has no policy to reclaim Thai “ambassador elephants” in Sri Lanka, says Atthapol Charoenchansa, acting chief of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).

Bangkok Post

Dutch museums will return art and artifacts that were looted from Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Dutch museums are handing back hundreds of cultural artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were taken, often by force, from the countries in the colonial era

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Netherlands to return treasures looted from Indonesia and Sri Lanka in colonial era

Artefacts taken from Balinese royal palace among items being returned – but do not include prehistoric ‘Java man’

The Guardian - UK

Care sought for other jumbos

Thailand is seeking to strike deals with several veterinarian organisations in Sri Lanka to ensure proper care for Thai ambassador elephants, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Sri Lankan court orders release of 22 Indian fishermen arrested from Jaffna

A Sri Lankan court has ordered the release of 22 Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the authorities, the Fisherman Association of India informed on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite New:

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King donates to Sak Surin rehabilitation

His Majesty the King has granted financial support for the medical treatment of repatriated jumbo, Sak Surin, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Yash Dhull to lead India A in Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: The Junior Cricket Committee has announced the India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 13 to July 23.

The Times of India

Is a global debt bomb about to explode?

The majority of low-income nations are on the cusp of a debt crisis, sparking fears of global contagion.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lankan delegation calls on Jagan, seeks A.P.’s help in aqua sector

Governor of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka Senthil Thondaman and Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Southern India D. Venkateswaran said the country is ready to work with Andhra Pradesh in the sectors of agriculture, industries and tourism and sought its cooperation in the development of aquaculture in…

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Ailing elephant comes home

Ailing Thai jumbo Sak Surin is in quarantine in Lampang province after being flown from Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Sak Surin in quarantine at Lamphang elephant centre

Ailing Thai jumbo Sak Surin is in 30-day quarantine at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang province after being flown from Sri Lanka to Chiang Mai on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Ailing jumbo repatriated from Sri Lanka

CHIANG MAI: Sak Surin, one of three elephants that Thailand gifted to Sri Lanka, returned home safely as he arrived in Chiang Mai on Sunday after 22 years away.

The Hindu

Nissanka’s ton, Theekshana’s four-for ensure World Cup berth for Sri Lanka

Opener Pathum Nissanka anchored the chase with a stylish century after spinner Maheesh Theekshana grabbed four wickets as Sri Lanka thrashed hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets to ensure qualification in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India, starting October 5.

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An ailing Thai elephant returns home for medical care after years of neglect in Sri Lanka

An ailing elephant that Thailand presented to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago has returned to his native land for medical treatment Sunday following allegations the animal was badly abused while living at a Buddhist temple

The Times of India

Pathum Nissanka century books Sri Lanka's 2023 ODI World Cup spot

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured their spot in this year's Cricket World Cup in India with an impressive performance led by Pathum Nissanka, who scored an unbeaten 101. The 1996 World Cup champions defeated hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday.

The Independent UK

‘Neglected’ elephant back in Thailand after diplomatic spat escalated over alleged mistreatment

The 29-year-old elephant was given by Thailand to Sri Lanka almost two decades ago as a gift

Bangkok Post

Neglected elephant boards jumbo flight home to Thailand

An elephant gifted to Sri Lanka two decades ago was flown back to Thailand on Sunday after a diplomatic spat over the animal's alleged mistreatment.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga reprimanded

Sri Lanka Wanindu Hasaranga faced a reprimand on Saturday for violation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct during the ODI cricket World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands on Friday.

The Independent UK

A temple elephant in Sri Lanka will be airlifted back to Thailand after allegations of neglect

Veterinarians are preparing to airlift an Asian elephant from Sri Lanka back to its home country of Thailand this weekend after it spent more than two decades at a Buddhist temple where activists alleged it was abused

The Times of India

ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 21 runs in their Super Six opener

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga weaved their magic to secure a hard-fought 21-run victory over the Netherlands in the opening Super Six game of the World Cup qualifying tournament on Friday.

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