India ruling BJP concedes defeat in Ayodhya, where Modi opened grand Ram temple
(Reuters)-India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party conceded defeat in a constituency where the inauguration of a grand Hindu temple by ModiContinue Reading
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Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Maldives government will ban Israelis from the Indian Ocean archipelago, known for luxury resorts,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka monsoon floods kill 14, schools shut
(AFP)-Flash floods, mudslides and falling trees have killed at least 14 people in Sri Lanka as the island nation isContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks release of ex-soldiers in Russia and Ukraine
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry said Thursday it is seeking the release of hundreds of its ex-soldiers fighting for Russia asContinue Reading
Party headed by Sri Lankan President Ranil proposes to postpone polls for 2 years
(PTI)- The United National Party headed by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday suggested holding a referendum to postponeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s tea producers warn 70% wage hike will hit industry
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s tea producers on Monday condemned a government order to increase wages by 70%, saying itContinue Reading
No sign of foul play in Iran President’s deadly helicopter crash, early report says
DUBAI, May 24 (Reuters) – A preliminary report by Iran’s military said no evidence of foul play or attack hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 League To Go Ahead Despite Match-fixing Allegation
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s T20 Premier League (LPL) vowed Thursday to press ahead in July despite the arrest of a team’s BritishContinue Reading
Pathirana sets Sri Lanka T20 tournament auction record of $120,000
COLOMBO (AFP)- Young Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player ever in a Lanka Premier LeagueContinue Reading
Singapore Airlines latest: Passenger killed and 30 injured in turbulence on London flight
One passenger has been killed in severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore, with at least 30 othersContinue Reading
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