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Sri Lanka – Antigua and Barbuda establish diplomatic relations
Sir Ronald Sanders and Mahinda Samarasingh Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing of an agreement in Washington D.C. The agreement was signed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United...
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Sri Lanka makes electronic travel authorisation mandatory amid backlash against LGBTQ tourism
The Sri Lankan government has reinstated its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, announcing that all tourists must obtain the approval prior to entering the country, starting October 15. The move was confirmed by the Department of...
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22,000 Sri Lankans die each year due to...
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República
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SRI LANKA, Oct 4: About 22,000 Sri Lankans die annually as a result of alcohol-related causes, said the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol on Friday. Speaking to journalists as Sri Lanka marked World Temperance Day, Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka,...
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22-Year-Old Merchant Navy Cadet Missing From Ship Off Sri Lankan Coast, Family Seeks Help
Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 22:57 IST Karandeep Singh Rana, a 22-year-old merchant navy cadet from Dehradun, went missing from an oil tanker off Sri Lanka. His family seeks urgent help from CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Merchant Navy cadet Karandeep...
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Tourists need ETA for Sri Lanka visit
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The Pioneer
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The Sri Lankan Government announced on Saturday that all tourists are required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to arrival in Sri Lanka. The new condition would be applicable from October 15, Sri Lanka’s Department of...
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ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Antigua and Barbuda, Sri Lanka establish diplomatic relations
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ICC Women’s WC: Australia-Sri Lanka clash abandoned due to rain
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 4 (ANI): Australia and Sri Lanka shared a point each, after their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium was abandoned without a ball being bowled owing to rain in...
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Sports News | Sri Lanka Appoint Wood, Ferdinands as Batting, Spin-bowling Coaches
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 4 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Saturday that it has roped in Julian Wood as batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as spin-bowling coach for their men's national team. Wood and Ferdinands will replace Thilina...
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Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka Establish Diplomatic Relations
Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka have officially established diplomatic relations, following the signing of an agreement in Washington, D.C. on Friday. The accord was signed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Sir...
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Australia vs Sri Lanka Women’s World Cup 2025 match abandoned due to rain: What happens to the points?
The match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was washed out due to rain at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, resulting in no play. Persistent showers delayed the toss, and with no sign...
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Australia, Sri Lanka share points from washout in Colombo
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Abandoned Australia vs Sri Lanka Sri Lanka will probably be the happier team to get a point out of their washout against world champions Australia in Colombo on Saturday. The conditions didn't look as bad a day before the game and even on Saturday...
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Sports News | ICC Women's WC: Australia-Sri Lanka Clash Abandoned Due to Rain
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 4 (ANI): Australia and Sri Lanka shared a point each, after their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium was abandoned without a ball being bowled owing to rain in...
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Sri Lanka Fast-Tracks 2025-2029 Export Plan amid Global Trade Turbulence
By: Staff Writer October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) is accelerating efforts to finalise the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2025–2029 by November, as the country seeks to strengthen trade competitiveness...
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Sri Lanka Launches Landmark Asset Seizures Under New Anti-Corruption Law
October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lankan authorities have launched a series of high-profile investigations targeting suspicious properties—including a hotel and several private residences—allegedly linked to public officials, under the country’s...
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Sri Lanka Faces Rising Debt Burden from Growth-Linked Bond Triggers
By: Staff Writer October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s recent sovereign debt restructuring carries significant upside risks—if the economy outperforms expectations, the nation may be locked into additional payments of US$150 million to US$270...
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ECSL named Electoral Commission of the year at International Electoral Awards 2025
Sri Lanka will probably be the happier team to get a point out of their washout against world champions Australia in Colombo on Saturday. The conditions didn’t look as bad a day before the game and even on Saturday when the two teams had walked...
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Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Score Updates, ICC Womens World Cup 2025: Match abandoned due to rain
03:16:03 PM IST, 04 Oct 2025 Australia Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Score Updates : Match Venue The Match will be played at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo.The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, named after former President...
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Sri Lankan police seize over 3 tons of narcotics in 9 months
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Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan police have seized a total of 1,248 kg of heroin and 1,852 kg of crystal methamphetamine during the past nine months, said a spokesperson on Saturday. Acting police spokesperson Minura Senerath said the...
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Bulletproof vehicle of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa returned
Posted by Editor on October 4, 2025 - 6:42 pm The bulletproof vehicle provided by the government for the security of former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been returned, his media spokesperson Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage announced. In...
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SEVA Project Elevates Sri Lanka’s Craft Sector to Global Stage
By: Staff Writer October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s creative and craft industry has achieved a breakthrough with the launch of SEVA, a transdisciplinary cultural diplomacy project that bridges global artistry with local heritage while...
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