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West Indies sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and deciding Twenty20 International.

West Indies beat Sri Lanka, clinch T20 series

June 15, 2026, 02:51 PM - 4 min read

Sherfane Rutherford produced a composed unbeaten half-century, reaching the milestone in the final over, as West Indies sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and deciding Twenty20 International.

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Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 37 runs in the second T20I as Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga starred to level the series.

Sri Lanka beat West Indies to level T20 series

June 14, 2026, 01:36 PM - 2 min read

First, Hetmyer (36 off 26) was run out chasing a tight single and four balls later Powell, who hit a six off the final over to clinch victory for the West Indies in the first match on Thursday, was caught at point off Theekshana for 43 off 26 balls.

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Over 130 foreign nationals held in Sri Lanka for cyber fraud

Over 130 foreign nationals held in Sri Lanka for cyber fraud

May 3, 2026, 06:40 PM - 2 min read

One of them was a woman, two of them did not have valid visas, and one did not possess a passport, according to the police. All of them were aged between 24 and 44.

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Visa overstay: Indian national among 50 held in Sri Lanka

April 22, 2026, 03:36 PM - 2 min read

Among those detained were 47 Chinese nationals, two Malaysian nationals and one Indian national.

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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan (R) with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo.

VP Radhakrishnan wraps Sri Lanka visit, inks key MoUs

April 20, 2026, 06:42 PM - 4 min read

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan concludes Sri Lanka visit, signs multiple agreements and reviews India-backed projects to boost bilateral cooperation.

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Accompanied by a 49-member delegation, the vice president was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage and several other dignitaries.

In a first, India's VP visits Lankan President Dissanayake

April 19, 2026, 02:52 PM - 3 min read

Radhakrishnan’s visit is the first-ever by an Indian vice president to Sri Lanka, officials said.

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Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

April 15, 2026, 01:13 PM - 2 min read

The situation began on March 4 when the Iranian naval vessel 'Iris Dena' was targeted by the US military whilst outside Sri Lankan international waters.

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12 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

12 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

April 12, 2026, 06:45 PM - 2 min read

On April 8, at least 10 Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler confiscated by the Sri Lankan Navy for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the sea area North of Mannar on Wednesday.

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Sri Lankan authorities hand over 45 bodies of Iranian sailors

Sri Lankan authorities hand over 45 bodies of Iranian sailors

March 13, 2026, 03:32 PM - 2 min read

Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda issued the order on March 11 directing the Director of the National Hospital in Karapitiya to release the bodies, following a request made by the Galle Harbour Police.

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Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka - file image.

Shanaka urges govt to end negativity against players

February 26, 2026, 01:24 PM - 3 min read

"As players, it is very difficult to block out the noise," Shanaka said on Wednesday. "We mainly hear negative things... if the government could interfere and stop those, I believe that would be a great help for the players' mental health."

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2019 Easter Sunday attacks: Lanka's ex-intelligence chief held

2019 Easter Sunday attacks: Lanka's ex-intelligence chief held

February 25, 2026, 07:50 PM - 2 min read

On April 21, 2019, a series of eight coordinated explosions struck multiple locations across Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Negombo, Kochchikede and Batticaloa, as Christians marked Easter Sunday.

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The relics include ‘asthi’ (holy ashes) of Lord Buddha, a permitted ceremonial robe, and a stone reliquary box with a lid that’s decorated with silver and gold wires and bears inscriptions in Brahmi and Sanskrit reading: “Dashbal Sharir Nilaya”, which means “Place of Lord Budha’s remains”.

India sends Lord Buddha’s relics to Sri Lanka for public viewing

February 4, 2026, 09:01 AM - 4 min read

The Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, which are preserved in Gujarat, are scheduled to travel to Colombo on Wednesday for public veneration at the Gangaramaya Temple

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