Sri Lanka News — Morning Edition, 01 August 2026

Commonwealth Games 2026: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara praises Rumesh Pathirage for claiming ma - India.Com

Sri Lanka achieved a historic milestone at the Commonwealth Games

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Robert Leslie Colombo Obituary (2026) - Etowah, NC - Shuler Funeral Home and Crematory - Legacy obituary

Several obituaries for individuals named Colombo, including Robert

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

Vietnam boosts tourism promotion ahead of direct flights to Sri Lanka - VOV World

Sri Lanka is poised for enhanced international connectivity and investment, as

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VOV World en.vneconomy.vn Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka ET Hospitality Island.lk Construction Week Online The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)

Inflation rises to 7.3% in July

Sri Lanka's headline inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price

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The Island Ada Derana TradingView Moneycontrol.com

China's departing ambassador hails 'everlasting friendship' as he leaves Sri Lanka - Tamil Guardian

Sri Lanka recently saw the departure of Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong,

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Tamil Guardian bbc.com Reuters

Ex-security chiefs to appeal against death penalty over Sri Lanka bombings - The Straits Times

Two former Sri Lankan security officials, former Inspector General of

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The Straits Times The Washington Post CNA The Batesville Daily Guard

Death penalty for former Sri Lankan police chief over 2019 easter attacks - The Assam Tribune

Former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundera and former

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The Assam Tribune Daily Pioneer The Island Українські Національні Новини (УНН)

Sri Lanka Prison Riot Exposes Intertwined Crises of Drugs, Crime and Overcrowding - thediplomat.com

A recent prison riot in Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of

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thediplomat.com Reuters The New York Times

Kuldeep dismisses Stokes at York, with one county game left before the Sri Lanka Tests - SportsAdda

Key players from India and England are making final preparations and fitness assessments

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SportsAdda

17 empty shipping containers fall overboard off Colombo - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Seventeen empty shipping containers recently fell into the sea off

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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Newswire

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