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On World Refugee Day, cuisines from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Myanmar, came together in Chennai

Chennai got a taste of traditional dishes from Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Afganistan like Kabuli pulao, dhooi pila and sodhi cooked by refugees residing in Tamil Nadu at the Refugee Food Festival in Semmozhi Poonga.

The Hindu

Man wins Guinness World Record for world's largest kidney stone

According to Guinness World Records, a man in Sri Lanka broke two world records when he underwent a huge kidney stone removal.

The Times of India

Hasaranga becomes first ODI spinner to take three consecutive 5-wicket hauls

Hasaranga’s 5-wicket haul guided Sri Lanka bundled out Ireland at 192 to secure the Super Six spot after defeating Ireland by 133 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match in Bulawayo on June 25, 2023.

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Outreach to diaspora and statesmanship

In sorting out the problems of the Indian diaspora, there must be federal cooperation

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Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by Sri Lanka

Andy Balbirnie’s side already faced an uphill battle to qualify for the 50-over tournament in India later this year

Irish Mirror

Sri Lanka win big to advance in World Cup qualifying, Ireland knocked out

NEW DELHI: Dimuth Karunaratne smashed an impressive run-a-ball ton while Wanindu Hasaranga grabbed a third successive five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka stormed into the Super Six stage of the ODI World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Sunday.

The Times of India

A ‘house’ away from home: Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu

Regardless of some economic progress that they may have experienced since they moved to Tamil Nadu in search of sanctuary, there remains a widespread feeling of discomfort among them about still being identified as refugees

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Neglected Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home

COLOMBO: An ailing Thai elephant is being prepared for an arduous journey home from Sri Lanka after a diplomatic dispute between the two Asian nations over the creature's alleged mistreatment.

Bangkok Post

AP PHOTOS: In Sri Lanka, fishers suffer as sea erosion destroys homes and beaches

Ranjith Sunimal Fernando now has a shell of a home at the edge of Sri Lanka's coast, lost to the sea. Waves lap past the broken walls into damaged, empty rooms.

The Independent UK

Ex-Sri Lanka president ordered police records destroyed to stall mass grave probes, report alleges

A new report accuses Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of tampering with police records in order to hamper investigations into mass graves discovered in an area where he was a military officer at the height of a bloody Marxist insurrection in 1989

The Independent UK

Pakistan cricket board may seek to tweak Asia Cup hybrid model

Zaka Ashraf, who looks set to become new PCB chief, wants the event to go back to Pakistan as sole hosts.

Al Jazeera

Explore Sri Lanka with Siam Society

Siam Society will arrange a nine-day study trip to explore the ancient wonders and heritage sites in Sri Lanka from Aug 17-25.

Bangkok Post

PCB's likely chairman Zaka Ashraf rejects 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, on collision course with BCCI

NEW DELHI: Zaka Ashraf, the likely new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has rejected his predecessor Najam Sethi's proposed "hybrid model" for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in September. Ashraf expressed his disagreement with the model during a…

The Times of India

A people of an emerald isle, waiting with doosras

The Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka need five important changes to be made by them and for them

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A look at other close finishes in Test history as Australia win Ashes opener

The first Test in this year’s Ashes series was a tight affair.

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Women's Emerging Asia Cup: India to play Bangladesh in final after SF washout

The India U-23 team will take on Bangladesh in the summit clash of the Women’s Emerging Asia Cup after its semifinal against Sri Lanka was washed out without a ball being bowled here on June 20.

The Times of India

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for two Tests in July as part of World Test Championship

In an announcement made on Tuesday, officials confirmed that Pakistan will be returning to Sri Lanka to participate in two Test matches next month as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

The Times of India

World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga takes six-for as Sri Lanka thrash UAE by 175 runs

NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered an outstanding performance, claiming career-best figures of 6/24 as Sri Lanka began their ICC World Cup Qualifier group league campaign with a dominant 175-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in Bulawayo on Monday.

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ED says Senthilbalaji is feigning illness, wants him back in custody on discharge from hospital

The HIndu Evening Wrap June 19, 2023: ED says Senthilbalaji is feigning illness, wants him back in custody on discharge from hospital

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Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19, began its four-day visit to Sri Lanka at the same time a Pakistan naval ship docked here.

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Morning Digest | Manipur CM asks Mizoram counterpart to protect Meiteis; Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup 2023 Qualifier unbeaten

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament

The Times of India

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into World Cup Qualifier unbeaten

DUBAI: West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence, having won both their warm-up matches ahead of the tournament.

Bangkok Post

A finger-licking affair at the Ministry of Crab

At Ministry of Crab, it's not only just about its namesake but also about flavour-packed Sri Lankan seafood dishes. This sleek restaurant has a lot going for it — not least the freshness and sizes of the cream of the seafood crop; and fear not to ask the chef to…

The Hindu

Asia Cup to be held in hybrid model in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the Asia Cup will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17.

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