Sri Lanka News — Morning Edition, 06 June 2026 | සිනෙත් නිවුස්

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Rusty West Indies face upbeat Sri Lanka with series on the line

Sri Lanka's national cricket team is currently competing in a crucial One

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The Island ESPNcricinfo ICC Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka World Bank Group Arab News Business Standard BBC The Times of India CNN

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Sri Lanka nursing home worker says a ‘chained’ patient was among 13 fire victims - Oskaloosa Herald

A devastating fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka tragically claimed the

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Oskaloosa Herald Newsday Mesabi Tribune Bluefield Daily Telegraph Springfield News-Sun Yakima Herald-Republic Dayton Daily News Idaho Press The Independent The Herald Journal WSB-TV The Sun Chronicle AP News Goshen News

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Anguruwatota elders’ home fire death toll rises to 13

A tragic fire at an unregistered elders' home in Batagoda,

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The Island Boston 25 News Temple Daily Telegram Toronto Star KVUE Times of Suriname ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos fox5sandiego.com AP News Daily FT

04

Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2026 to spotlight climate readiness - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is set to host a significant Climate Summit in 20

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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Magzter Hiru News

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Germany Joins USA, India, UK, France, Thailand, and 36 More Countries as Sri Lanka Offers Free 30-Day Tourist Visa, Driving Adventure, Culture, and Travel Growth - Travel And Tour World

Sri Lanka is actively pursuing economic recovery and growth, significantly boosting its

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Travel And Tour World Free Malaysia Today Island.lk The Times of India

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'Planned and Coordinated by Salley': Court Imposes Travel Ban on Sri Lanka's Ex-President Gotabaya - Newsfirst.

A Sri Lankan court has imposed a travel ban on former President Gotabaya

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Newsfirst. The Star Press Trust of India

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Survivors from a burned Sri Lankan nursing home relocate, in photos - CTPost

Elderly residents who survived a recent fire at a nursing

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CTPost CityNews Halifax SFGATE The Seattle Times

08

Pakistan naval trio leaves Colombo after goodwill visit - Island.lk

A Pakistan naval flotilla, comprising the ships PNS Taim

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Island.lk The Island

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Sri Lanka’s Pathirage overtakes Neeraj Chopra on Asian all-time list with world-leading 92.62m throw - The Statesman

Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage has

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The Statesman ESPN Singapore ESPN

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Jetstar to Launch Direct Flights Between Sri Lanka and Australia in August 2026 - Newsfirst.

Sri Lanka is set to see a significant boost in connectivity and trade relations

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Newsfirst.