Sri Lanka News — Evening Edition, 18 June 2026

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Soon, direct flights from Ahmedabad to Colombo, Baku and Phuket - The Times of India

Soon, direct flights from Ahmedabad to Colombo, Baku and Phuket The Times of India

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The Times of India Newswire Newsonair ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Travel And Tour World The island.lk The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka World Bank Group Aviation Week British Airways Media Centre International Finance Corporation (IFC) Nature U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov) Arab News Daily FT Gulf News af.mil The Guardian CNA Business Standard orfonline.org The Hindu meti.go.jp International Banker The Conversation World Socialist Web Site Reuters DHL East Asia Forum Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit EconomyNext Al Jazeera BBC The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific DW.com The London School of Economics and Political Science Business Insider dw.com World Bank Blogs

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Cinnamon Grand Colombo invites to celebrate Father’s Day with heartfelt moments - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Grand Colombo invites to celebrate Father’s Day with heartfelt moments Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Macau Business Magzter Daily FT markets.businessinsider.com Daily Pioneer The island.lk Newswire The Guardian MSN Sri Lanka Mirror dailynews.lk U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov) Voyage Dallas Global Finance Magazine International Finance Corporation (IFC) The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific fundsforNGOs Atlantic Council

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi row: BCCI secretary breaks silence on Sri Lanka incident, says board has 'no role to play' - Yahoo Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi row: BCCI secretary breaks silence on Sri Lanka incident, says board has 'no role to play' Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo Sports News18 India.Com Cricket Country The Times of India NDTV Sports Firstpost MSN Rediff

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Sri Lanka rupee fall mainly due to high speculation, fears: Minister - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka rupee fall mainly due to high speculation, fears: Minister EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Sri Lanka Joins UK, India, China, Australia and Bangladesh in Boosting Tourism as Over Fifty Four Thousand Visitors Arrive in June Marking a Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery Supported by Expanding Air Connectivity and Rising Travel Demand - Travel And Tour World

Sri Lanka Joins UK, India, China, Australia and Bangladesh in Boosting Tourism as Over Fifty Four Thousand Visitors Arrive in June Marking a Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery Supported by Expanding Air Connectivity and Rising Travel Demand Travel And Tour World

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Travel And Tour World CEOWORLD magazine Reuters The island.lk Al Jazeera

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Dr. John V. Colombo Obituary June 1, 2026 - Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Homes & Cremation Center

Dr. John V. Colombo Obituary June 1, 2026 Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Homes & Cremation Center

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Eichholtz & Daring Funeral Homes & Cremation Center Keohane Funeral Home Rivet Funeral Home Cleveland.com Redmon Funeral Home

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Indian delegation from DARPG reached Colombo for three-day visit to Sri Lanka - Newsonair

Indian delegation from DARPG reached Colombo for three-day visit to Sri Lanka Newsonair

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Newsonair U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov)

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Sri Lanka’s ex-president’s son is arrested on bribery charges - Latest news from Azerbaijan

Sri Lanka’s ex-president’s son is arrested on bribery charges Latest news from Azerbaijan

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Latest news from Azerbaijan AsiaOne reutersconnect.com whbl.com

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Sri Lanka’s stocks close up; foreigners sell - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka’s stocks close up; foreigners sell EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Weligama Sharks face defending champions Colombo Aces in Padel League clash - Hiru News

Weligama Sharks face defending champions Colombo Aces in Padel League clash Hiru News

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Hiru News