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Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen urge Chief Minister Stalin to come up with a progressive solution to conflict

Long-festering problem ‘a threat’ to the two Tamil communities’ historically strong relationship

The Hindu

Jadeja's 175 puts India on top in first Sri Lanka Test

Mohali (India) (AFP) - All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja hit an unbeaten 175 and took a wicket to put India in command of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on day two on Saturday.

AFP

Ind vs SL | ‘Rockstar Ravindra’ puts India in driver’s seat

The hundred would be an immense confidence booster for Jadeja, who missed four Tests this season due to a knee injury.

The Hindu

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‘When I surf I feel so strong’: Sri Lankan women’s quiet surfing revolution

Women and girls have challenged conservative attitudes in the hallowed surf spot of Arugam Bay

The Guardian - UK

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The Hindu

Pant blitz helps India to 357-6 in Kohli's 100th Test

Mohali (India) (AFP) - Rishabh Pant smashed 96 to help India to 357 for six in the first Test against Sri Lanka after Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of fifty in his 100th five-day match Friday.

AFP

Ind vs SL first Test: Pant makes statement in Kohli’s landmark 100th Test

The crowd roared in unison as ‘King Kohli’ emerged from the dressing room after opener Mayank Agarwal’s dismissal.

The Hindu

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Kohli falls for 45 in 100th Test as Sri Lanka hit back

Mohali (India) (AFP) - India's cricketing hero Virat Kohli fell for 45 in his 100th Test as Sri Lankan bowlers rattled the hosts' top-order in the opening match on Friday.

AFP

Sri Lanka hikes rates as economy risks collapse

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's central bank hiked interest rates by one percentage point on Friday and urged the government to increase taxes as the country skirts economic collapse.

AFP

India 109-2 in Kohli's 100th Test

Mohali (India) (AFP) - India lost their openers including new captain Rohit Sharma as they reached 109 for two at lunch against Sri Lanka in superstar cricketer Virat Kohli's 100th Test on Friday.

AFP

Kohli's 100th Test: India win toss, elect to bat against SL

India won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the first Test here in Mohali, Punjab on Friday.

Dynamite News

Transitional India could still be more than a handful for Sri Lanka

For the first time in over a decade, neither Pujara nor Rahane will be a part of the eleven; visitors will rely on seasoned campaigners Mathews, Chandimal and Dickwella

The Hindu

Sri Lankan ministers sacked for criticizing economic policy

Sri Lanka’s president has dismissed two more Cabinet ministers after they publicly criticized the government’s handling of the economy, which they said is causing severe hardships for people

The Independent UK

IMF urges Sri Lanka to raise taxes, devalue currency

Colombo (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund warned crisis-hit Sri Lanka on Thursday that its foreign debt was "unsustainable", and called for devaluation and higher taxes to revive the almost bankrupt economy.

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The Independent UK

Higher oil prices push Sri Lanka into deeper economic crisis

Sri Lanka's already dire economic crisis has deepened as oil prices have surged above $110 a barrel

Reuters

Sri Lanka president says no more power cuts after March 5

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Manchester Evening News

12 countries with recently eased travel rules that Brits can visit

Countries including Spain, Italy, Canada and Sri Lanka have eased their entry requirements

AFP

Sri Lanka runs out of fuel as dollar crisis worsens

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's public transport was crippled Wednesday as buses ran out of diesel, officials said as the country's foreign exchange crisis worsened with no dollars to import fuel.

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The Guardian - UK

Milk sachets, chicken, fuel: basics slip out of reach for Sri Lankans as economic crisis bites

The country is in the midst of one of the worst financial crises in decades, exacerbated by a tourism collapse in the wake of Covid

AFP

Sri Lanka imposes longest power cuts in 26 years

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced nationwide seven-and-a-half hour daily power cuts, the longest in more than a quarter of a century, as its foreign exchange crisis leaves it unable to import oil.

The Hindu

Ind vs SL | Ashwin is shaping up well: Bumrah

Ashwin missed the recent white-ball series against West Indies at home as well as the three-match T20I contest against visiting Sri Lanka due to the injury

Daily Mirror

12 countries recently eased Covid travel rules for Brits including Italy and Cyprus

Countries such as Canada, the UAE, Spain, Greece and Australia that have relaxed travel restrictions for UK travellers including Covid tests and vaccine rules

The Hindu

Spectators allowed for Mohali Test

Virat Kohli will play his 100th Test in front of fans after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday evening confirmed that spectators will be allowed for India’s first Test versus Sri Lanka, starting at Mohali from Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka to ditch Covid test rules for vaccinated Brits this week

Latest Sri Lanka travel rules mean that fully vaccinated Brits can visit for holidays without needing Covid tests such as PCRs and antigen tests

The Hindu

Stalin urges PM to secure the release of fishermen

‘Sri Lankan Navy’s attempts to infringe on fishing rights of Tamil Nadu fishermen in the Palk Bay have to be ended’

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