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The Latest Breaking News from Colombo

Sri Lanka Cabinet did not discuss Katchatheevu issue: spokesman

Colombo Cabinet never discussed Katchatheevu issue, despite BJP blaming Congress for ceding island in 1974.

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Lanka’s tourism surge a clarion call for Kerala

Rise of Colombo from the ashes serves as a clarion call for Kerala

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK seeks Tirukkoyilur Assembly seat vacancy, Rajiv Gandhi case convict's body flown to Colombo, IAS officer resigns, DRI seizes drugs.

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Calicut airport to have air links with Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka

Malappuram's Calicut International Airport may soon offer direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Colombo, attracting budget airlines.

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Fear grips refugees after UNHCR says it will close Sri Lanka operations

Hundreds of refugees, asylum seekers face uncertain future as UN agency announces closure of country office this year.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka trial Test reset in Afghanistan tour

Colombo Sri Lanka's new Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, aims to revive their struggling Test fortunes against Afghanistan.

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January's Full Wolf Moon looks stunning in 1st full moon photos of 2024 (photos)

As the frigid weather of January bared its teeth, skywatchers captured some incredible images of the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of 2024.

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Bombs to buzzing beaches: Sri Lanka sees tourism surge after long crisis

Hotel attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.

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‘Palestine will win’: Sri Lanka businesses raise funds for war-ravaged Gaza

A fundraiser in Colombo aimed for 10 percent of the proceeds to go for Gaza. Most vendors donated their whole income.

Al Jazeera

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port in rivalry with China

The U.S. has announced plans to launch a $553-million project to build a new, deep-water shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo as it competes with China in international development financing

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Vaiko condemns exclusion of Stalin’s virtual message from Colombo event

Vaiko slams Union govt. for excluding CM Stalin's video-recorded message from 'Naam 200' event. CM recalled contributions of Hill Country Tamils to Sri Lanka, called for equal access to quality facilities for them.

The Hindu

T.N. CM’s video address not telecast in Sri Lanka; report hints at GoI’s objection

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's video message for 'Naam 200' event in Colombo was not telecast due to reported objection from GOI. Event was to commemorate 200th anniversary of Indian-origin Tamils' arrival from Chennai.

The Hindu

Two new IndiGo flights to connect Hyderabad with Singapore, Colombo

GHIAL announces two new flight services with IndiGo, connecting Hyderabad to Singapore and Colombo. 6E-1027 to Singapore departs 0250 hrs IST, 6E-1028 returns 2325 hrs Singapore time. 6E-1181 to Colombo departs 1150 hrs, 6E-1182 returns 1500 hrs, 4x/wk. Improved travel options for passengers.

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Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventures

There’s a superb balance between true escapism and touches of home in the ‘teardrop of India’, finds Emma Cooke – and after a tumultuous chapter, holidaymakers are being welcomed with open arms

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Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

The Hindu

Sea service: On the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

India and Sri Lanka must ensure that the Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service does not meet the fate of the Thoothukudi-Colombo service

The Hindu

Uncle’s in Colombo celebrates Sri Lanka with arrack cocktails and cassava chips

At Uncle’s in Colombo, when you order toddy and cheese toast, lessons for life come for free. This diminutive bar with a big personality defied all odds when it launched in December 2021, in a country that was both in the grip of the global pandemic and battling an economic…

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At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

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Lanka Minister invited for ground-breaking of Buddhist project

Mallepalli Laxmaiah, Special Officer of Telangana's Buddhavanam Project, invited Sri Lanka Minister for Buddhasasana, Vidura Vikramanayake, to visit the theme park. He also proposed a MoU to establish a Sri Lanka-Telangana Friendship Centre in Hyderabad. Consultant Sivanagi Reddy explained the 1,700 year-old Buddhist connection between the two countries. The Sri…

Al Jazeera

‘Standout’ Siraj skittles Sri Lanka as India romp to Asia Cup glory

Right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Siraj gets career-best 6-21 as India thrash Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Colombo.

Dynamite News

Asia Cup final: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bat against India; Sundar replaces Axar

Defending Champion Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the title clash of the Asia Cup 2023 against India at the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Siraj storm blows away the Sri Lankans, India sprints to title

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka vs India final match in colombo on September 17, 2023.

Dynamite News

Asia Cup Final: Fans likely to witness full-fledged IND-SL match, no sign of rain in Colombo

India is all set to face defending champion Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

India vs Sri Lanka: 2023 Asia Cup final preview

Co-hosts and defending champions Sri Lanka will face India in the 2023 Asia Cup final in Colombo on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

‘Every day is a struggle’: Sri Lanka banks on Asia Cup cricket tournament

Cricket is bringing temporary relief to a struggling Sri Lankan economy reeling from post-COVID shortages and inflation.

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