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A finger-licking affair at the Ministry of Crab

At Ministry of Crab, it's not only just about its namesake but also about flavour-packed Sri Lankan seafood dishes. This sleek restaurant has a lot going for it — not least the freshness and sizes of the cream of the seafood crop; and fear not to ask the chef to…

Bangkok Post

Asia Cup to be held in hybrid model in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the Asia Cup will be staged in a hybrid model with four games in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17.

The Hindu

Hammer attacker jailed for life for realising ‘depraved fantasy’ to kill

Erik Feld ambushed victim Ranjith Kankanamalage in an east London cemetery.

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Ailing elephant's return flight date not locked in

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will decide on June 28 if the ailing male Thai elephant in Sri Lanka is ready to take a six-hour flight to Chiang Mai.

Bangkok Post

KL Rahul checks in at NCA for extensive rehabilitation programme

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer KL Rahul has begun his rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) as he aims to make a comeback during the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka in September, just before the highly anticipated ODI World Cup.

The Times of India

Asia Cup to be played in Pakistan, Sri Lanka; World Cup schedule this week

NEW DELHI: The logjam around the impending Asia Cup in September seems to be over. After months of negotiations, it has emerged that the tournament is likely to be played in a hybrid model with Pakistan hosting four of its league matches in Lahore while the rest of the matches…

The Times of India

ACC could accept PCB's 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, Pakistan team set to travel to India for WC

The Asian Cricket Council, headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, is expected to approve PCB’s proposed ‘hybrid model’ for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Pallekele.

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ACC could accept PCB's Hybrid Model for Asia Cup, Pakistan team set to travel to India for World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Asian Cricket Council headed by BCCI president Jay Shah could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi's proposed 'Hybrid Model' for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka's Galle and Pallekele.

The Times of India

Kingdom set to repatriate sick elephant

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has set aside a 19-million-baht budget to repatriate an ailing Thai elephant called Sak Surin from Sri Lanka next month, according to minister Varawut Silpa-archa.

Bangkok Post

US company signs agreement to enter retail fuel market in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

A U.S. petroleum company has signed an agreement with Sri Lanka allowing it to import and sell fuel in the country as the Indian Ocean nation grapples with an economic and energy crisis

The Independent UK

On this day 2011: England’s Matt Prior reprimanded over smashed window at Lord’s

Prior’s angry reaction came after he was run out on the final day of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

Tear gas, water cannon fired on protesting Sri Lankan students

Hundreds of students march in Colombo to demand release of activists arrested during last year’s anti-gov’t protests.

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First India-Sri Lanka defence exhibition in Colombo for boosting bilateral relations

The High Commission of India organised the first India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar and Exhibition in Colombo on June 7 to promote and identify newer areas of cooperation and collaboration between the two countries in the defence sector.

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WTC Final: India face Australia in quest to end ICC title drought

NEW DELHI: To end their decade-long global trophy drought, the Indian team will need a perfect blend of skills and temperament when they take on an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting at The Ova on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka to reduce drug prices by 16% as crisis eases- minister

Sri Lanka will slash the price of 60 essential drugs by 16% from June 15, the Health Minister said on Tuesday, as the country sees a glimmer of relief from its worst financial crisis in decades.

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Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup after Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh reject 'Hybrid Model'

KARACHI: Left with no option after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan backed out of their proposed 'Hybrid Model', hosts Pakistan may pull out of the Asia Cup in September.

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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Sri Lanka 2023

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WTC Final: Can Team India's 'old' middle order play the new-age game?

India's Test middle-order batting, in recent times, has hinged on a counter-attacking style by Pant, Iyer and Jadeja. With Pant and Iyer missing, it's up to Pujara, Kohli and Rahane to up the tempo and set the tone...

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Sri Lanka bounces back to beat Afghanistan in second ODI

Sri Lanka bounced back to beat Afghanistan by 132 runs, their biggest win over Afghanistan in ODIs

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Sri Lanka's LGBTQ+ community holds Pride march, demands end to discrimination

Hundreds of members of Sri Lanka’s LGBTQ+ community have paraded through the streets of the capital Colombo to mark the Pride month and demand an end to discrimination

The Times of India

Kashit Nagrale is first from Nagpur to win ITF Junior circuit title

NAGPUR: Kashit Nagrale created history on Saturday by becoming the first tennis player from Nagpur to win an ITF Junior Circuit title. He achieved the remarkable feat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, by securing J30 Colombo ITF Junior Circuit title. Remarkably, Kashit didn't drop a set in the tournament.

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PCB refuses to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host all Asia Cup matches: Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Sri Lanka 2023

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Bangkok Post

Sick elephant in Sri Lanka heading home

Sak Surin, an ailing male Thai elephant, will be flown home from Sri Lanka for treatment and rehabilitation next month, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) said on Friday.

The Independent UK

IMF says Sri Lanka's economic recovery shows signs of improvement but challenges remain

The International Monetary Fund says that debt-stricken Sri Lanka, which declared bankruptcy last year, is showing signs of economic improvement but its recovery still faces challenges

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