Sri Lanka News — Morning Edition, 21 August 2026

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Gambhir and Gill Take a Long Look at Colombo Pitch - The Times of India

Ahead of a crucial Test match in Colombo, the Indian cricket

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The Times of India NDTV Sports Telangana Today Rediff The News Mill Chronicle-Tribune ICC Cricbuzz Colombo Gazette ANI News Bhaskar English India.com dailynews.lk Tech Times India Today The Economic Times Sportstar Firstpost Yahoo Sports The Telegraph Economy Next Free Malaysia Today vietnamnews.vn Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Newswire Daily Sabah AP News Euronews Edition.mv The Diplomat – Asia EconomyNext BusinessLine Daily FT Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) Island.lk Newsfirst The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka The World Of Interiors Gulf News Magzter orfonline.org The Conversation World Socialist Web Site Al Jazeera Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

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India vs Sri Lanka Tests: Visitors brave the heat in Colombo nets ahead of 2nd Test - The Hindu

The Indian cricket team is intensifying preparations for the second Test against Sri

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The Hindu India Today Sportscape Magazine Cricket World The News Mill ANI News

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Sri Lanka’s iconic singer Nanda Malini dies at 82 - The Hindu

Sri Lanka is mourning the passing of legendary singer Nanda Mal

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The Hindu BBC Ada Derana The Island

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Sri Lanka trade body strengthens business links with Qatar, Lebanon

Sri Lanka is actively pursuing enhanced international trade relations as part of

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Economy Next 巴士的報 bastillepost.com

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Richard Colombo Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Perry, MI - MLive.com - MLive.com

Recent reports indicate the passing of several individuals bearing the surname

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MLive.com Legacy obituary

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Port City Colombo welcomes high-level Omani delegation strengthening investment ties - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka recently saw several significant developments across economic and diplomatic fronts.

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Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka rupee improves to 329.25/50 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady - EconomyNext

The Sri Lankan Rupee has demonstrated continued appreciation against the US dollar,

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Sri Lankan govt delivers water to 72,000 people - The Daily Star

The Sri Lankan government has initiated emergency water distribution efforts, providing essential

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The Daily Star Cyprus Mail Reuters

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'Kuldeep is in the scheme of things, one match does not define him' - Rediff

Recent statements from the Indian cricket team management have reaffirmed their confidence in left

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Rediff

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Sri Lanka activates emergency measures amid El Niño water crisis - Myanmar International TV

Sri Lanka has activated emergency measures to address a looming water crisis, as

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Myanmar International TV Devdiscourse