Sri Lanka News — Evening Edition, 06 August 2026

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Navy rescues 11 fishermen from Indian trawler ran aground off the Delft Island

The Sri Lanka Navy rescued all eleven (11) fishermen from the Indian fishing trawler that ran aground South off the Delft Island, early this morning 6 August 2026. The trawler had reportedly crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters and engaged in bottom trawling before it…

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The Island India Today tribuneindia.com Newswire The New Indian Express WION NDTV Sports Rediff Sportstar Telangana Today The Tribune The Times of India The Right News Colombo Gazette Sri Lanka Cricket ICC SportsAdda Firstpost News On AIR BCCI Seoul Economic Daily ReliefWeb Island.lk The Indian Express The Indian Awaaz DARPAN Magazine hindustantimes.com Al Jazeera Yahoo Sports U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov) navy.mil fundsforNGOs International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Cricinfo Bold Journey Magazine Roar Media

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Sri Lanka to retain public access to politicians’ asset declarations: Minister - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka to retain public access to politicians’ asset declarations: Minister EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Daily FT economynext.com Newsfirst Newswire Island.lk Atlantic Council The Hindu Reuters Al Jazeera AP News

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NCC ground pitch report: Will Sri Lanka roll out a green wicket for warm-up game against India? - sportingnews.com

NCC ground pitch report: Will Sri Lanka roll out a green wicket for warm-up game against India? sportingnews.com

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sportingnews.com The Times of India Hindustan Times Cricket World India Today NDTV Sports rajasthanroyals.com Island.lk CEO Insights Asia Colombo Gazette Economy Next lankaweb.com The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka The Hindu

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.55/80 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 335.55/80 to US dollar spot, bond yields flat EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Sri Lanka's Big Injury Concern Before India Test Series? - NDTV Sports

Sri Lanka's Big Injury Concern Before India Test Series? NDTV Sports

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NDTV Sports thestatesman.com

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Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Unlicensed Gambling Websites - World Casino News

Sri Lanka Blocks 24 Unlicensed Gambling Websites World Casino News

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World Casino News gamingintelligence.com sigma.world

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Sri Lanka stocks close up following record Commercial Credit share sale

Market turnover reached a 2026 high of 12.24 billion rupees.

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Economy Next

08

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7 - AP News

Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains kill 7 AP News

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AP News CNA Euronews

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NIBM Launches Sri Lanka’s First ‘Best Innovative Business Model Awards’ to Champion the Nation’s Brain Economy - Newswire

NIBM Launches Sri Lanka’s First ‘Best Innovative Business Model Awards’ to Champion the Nation’s Brain Economy Newswire

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Newswire The Business Standard gdnonline.com

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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs14bn Treasury bills after auction - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs14bn Treasury bills after auction EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next