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Nipah infection possible in more places in Southeast Asia, says Nature article

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…

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India vs Pakistan, ‘nagin dance’, Ashes : A look at cricket’s top rivalries

A bloody partition, a mock obituary and a serpentine dance – cricket has a history of bitter rivalries.

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After years of war, Yemen’s national football team look ahead in hope

A ceasefire and the first domestic season in years gives Yemen hope as they embark on 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement with China's EXIM Bank on debt, clearing IMF funding snag

Sri Lanka says that it has reached an agreement on key terms and principles on its debt restructuring with the Exim Bank of China

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HCA ground staff get a pat on their back from Pak players

HCA groundstaff praised by Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka cricketers for providing best playing conditions. Pakistan team gave chief curator Y.L. Chandrasekhar ‘man of the match’ award. Babar Azam handed team jersey to HCA head curator. Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali took pics with groundstaff. HCA officials, govt wings praised…

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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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Bavuma’s laidback South Africa seem a different World Cup proposition

Following a record-breaking demolition of Sri Lanka in their opening match, the Proteas look relaxed and all the better for it

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‘I’ve been so lucky’: Hamilton swaps Essex Alliance for Sri Lanka’s World Cup dream

Marvin Hamilton tells John Duerden how he is preparing to face Yemen in Saudi Arabia instead of turning out in the 11th tier of English football

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Rizwan credits ton against Sri Lanka to Hyderabad curator, says he will pray for him

Rizwan remembers curator's prediction of two 100s, guides Pakistan to record-breaking chase with unbeaten 131. Feels like playing in Rawalpindi due to Hyderabad's hospitality. Advised Shafique to break target into smaller parts, communication & calculation key to success.

The Hindu

Thunder add Athapaththu to overflowing WBBL list

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu will battle fellow overseas players Heather Knight, Marizanne Kapp and Lauren Bell for a WBBL slot at the Sydney Thunder.

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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in record Cricket World Cup run chase

Pakistan chased down a target of 345, with Rizwan scoring an undefeated 131 and Shafique making 113.

Al Jazeera

SL vs Pak | Shafique, Rizwan’s tons trump Mendis and Samarawickrama’s

Match report of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan World Cup match in Hyderabad on October 10, 2023

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Battered Sri Lanka looks to get its act together against confident Pakistan

Pakistan, eager to keep momentum, takes on battered Sri Lanka in World Cup. Lanka's bowling attack faces uphill task vs Babar Azam, Rizwan & Shakeel. Lanka must stick to basics & batters must stand up to Pakistan's potent attack. Afridi, Ali, Rauf & spin duo Nawaz & Khan delivered vs…

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Sri Lanka will aim to get their first win of the tournament when they meet Pakistan at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.

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The Independent UK

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ODI World Cup

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Madras High Court judge recuses himself from hearing Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict’s plea to deport him to Sri Lanka

Justice Sunder Mohan recused himself from hearing a writ petition filed by former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case convict, Santhan, seeking deportation to Sri Lanka. The case was directed to a Bench led by Justice D. Krishnakumar. Santhan, a Sri Lankan national, has been detained in a special camp since…

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Passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in T.N. and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka to begin on October 10

High-speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam, India and Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka resumes after 40 yrs. Tickets cost ₹7,670, vessel can accommodate 150 passengers & 50 kg baggage. Infrastructure set up for Customs, External Affairs, Shipping, Immigration & CISF. Kaduvaiyar River estuary dredged to facilitate large vessels.

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My travels in Sri Lanka – and why Scotland loves this country

‘THINGS have been hard in Sri Lanka in recent years, but we are a resilient and proud country so we always bounce back,” my guide Chaminda…

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SA vs SL | Markram records fastest World Cup ton as South Africa wallops Sri Lanka

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa vs Sri Lanka match in New Delhi on October 7, 2023.,

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Updates as record Cricket World Cup score posted

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South Africa set to test its preparedness against Sri Lanka in World Cup

South Africa well-equipped with experienced players and plenty of bowling options; Sri Lanka with spinners could prove a handful in Indian conditions. Edge to South Africa, but Sri Lanka could have its moments when they face each other on October 7

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Pakistan media, fans still awaiting visas for World Cup

PCB awaits visa clearance for media, fans to travel to India for 2023 ODI World Cup. 60 journalists applied for Indian visas, but no word yet. Bashir Chacha, a resident of Chicago, was the lone Pakistani supporter present. PCB wrote to ICC to ensure visas for Pakistani media, fans. MEA…

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‘800’ movie review: Muralitharan’s biopic is an ordinary telling of an extraordinary tale

800, a biopic of Sri Lankan cricketer Mutthiah Muralitharan, follows his journey from being a young boy interested in cricket to becoming one of the best in the business. The film has a few highs, but lacks depth and drama, thus making it settle for the ordinary.

The Independent UK

Heavy rain and floods kill 6 people in Sri Lanka and force schools to close

Heavy rain has triggered floods and mudslides and downed trees in many parts of Sri Lanka, killing at least six people and forcing authorities to close schools in some areas

The Independent UK

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