Sri Lanka News — Evening Edition, 12 August 2026

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Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad; offspinner Nuwantha gets maiden call-up - The Hindu

Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad; offspinner Nuwantha gets maiden call-up The Hindu

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The Hindu sports.yahoo.com The Indian EYE Cricinfo Deccan Herald WION Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Yahoo Sports UK The Island yardbarker.com Cricket Country ESPN Sportscape Magazine timesofindia.indiatimes.com Hindustan Times NDTV Sports News18 The News Mill Yahoo Sports indiatoday.in The Tribune ICC The Indian Express Inshorts India.com The Statesman The Express Tribune MediaNews4U Economy Next Telegraph India Rediff Sportstar Benzinga AP News reuters.com The Times of India BCCI Island.lk The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka The World Of Interiors U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov)

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"No Jasprit Bumrah, A Bit of Inexperience": Warning Bell Sounded As India Face Sri Lanka - NDTV Sports

"No Jasprit Bumrah, A Bit of Inexperience": Warning Bell Sounded As India Face Sri Lanka NDTV Sports

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NDTV Sports sports.yahoo.com INDIA New England News The Daily Star Rediff The New Indian Express The Statesman NDTV Profit The Indian Express Firstpost yardbarker.com Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields drop further, Rs140bn sold - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields drop further, Rs140bn sold EconomyNext

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Exclusive-Sri Lanka cenbank sees no need for further rate hikes but will remain vigilant, governor says By Reuters - Investing.com Canada

Exclusive-Sri Lanka cenbank sees no need for further rate hikes but will remain vigilant, governor says By Reuters Investing.com Canada

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Investing.com Canada TradingView Newswire

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Stocks close up on Wednesday, Food, Beverage & Tobacco leads turnover

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Wednesday trading, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving up 0.07 percent. The ASPI was up 15.77 points at 21,418.57, while the more liquid S&P SL20 was up 0.35 percent, or 20.87 points, at 6,004.01. Positive…

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Economy Next

06

World Elephant Day marked in Sri Lanka - Xinhua

World Elephant Day marked in Sri Lanka Xinhua

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Xinhua english.news.cn

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Richard Colombo Obituary (2026) - Perry, MI - Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Perry Chapel - Legacy obituary

Richard Colombo Obituary (2026) - Perry, MI - Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Perry Chapel Legacy obituary

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Legacy obituary

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Can Siraj’s pace flip the spin script against Sri Lanka? - MillenniumPost

Can Siraj’s pace flip the spin script against Sri Lanka? MillenniumPost

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MillenniumPost

09

Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth - PR Newswire

Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth PR Newswire

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PR Newswire

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India vs Sri Lanka: Sarfaraz vs Jurel — the big question in front of Gill & Gambhir - The New Indian Express

India vs Sri Lanka: Sarfaraz vs Jurel — the big question in front of Gill & Gambhir The New Indian Express

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The New Indian Express