Sri Lanka News — Evening Edition, 23 August 2026

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Devdutt Padikkal stands tall on tempestuous day - Deccan Herald

Devdutt Padikkal stands tall on tempestuous day Deccan Herald

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Deccan Herald The News Mill India Today The Times of India The Indian Express Yahoo Sports NDTV Sports The Express Tribune Telangana Today Devdiscourse Newswire Journal-News.com The Economic Times Rediff Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) WION Firstpost Rutland Herald Eagle-Tribune ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Moneycontrol.com Hindustan Times GazetteXtra Toronto Star Oskaloosa Herald FOX Sports 10TV AP News Cricinfo The Tribune The Hindu Reuters Dawn Revsportz The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka NDTV Profit Tamil Guardian Yahoo Sports Canada ICC Cricbuzz Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka Legacy obituary ESPN Daily FT EconomyNext Island.lk Newsfirst The New York Times

02

2nd Test: Padikkal’s second ton, Gill’s fifty put India slightly ahead of Sri Lanka - India Tribune - Chicago

2nd Test: Padikkal’s second ton, Gill’s fifty put India slightly ahead of Sri Lanka India Tribune - Chicago

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India Tribune - Chicago Stadium Rant The Economic Times The Express Tribune Huron Daily Tribune Deccan Herald The Times of India The Island Hindustan Times NDTV Sports The New Indian Express Rediff The News Mill India Today Sportstar indiagazette.com Dayton Daily News RFI Oskaloosa Herald Cricinfo Cricbuzz ICC Channel Africa Idaho State Journal dailyrecordnews.com NDTV Profit The Tribune Gulf News Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka ETV Bharat Ada Derana Udayavani Sportscape Magazine dailynews.lk

03

'Asitha Fernando's like a diesel engine, the more he goes, the better he gets' - Cricbuzz

'Asitha Fernando's like a diesel engine, the more he goes, the better he gets' Cricbuzz

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Cricbuzz Cricinfo

04

Sri Lanka trade body strengthens business links with Qatar, Lebanon

Ceylon Chamber strengthens business links with Qatar and Lebanon

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Economy Next info.gov.hk

05

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 Euronews.com

06

Colombo FC blank Blue Star to stay unbeaten in Super League Football - dailynews.lk

Colombo FC blank Blue Star to stay unbeaten in Super League Football dailynews.lk

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dailynews.lk

07

Foreign diplomats briefed on Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 - dailynews.lk

Foreign diplomats briefed on Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 dailynews.lk

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dailynews.lk

08

Qatar Charity Restores Sight for Hundreds in Sri Lanka - Fana News -

Qatar Charity Restores Sight for Hundreds in Sri Lanka Fana News -

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Fana News -

09

Rishabh Pant Expected To Bat On Day 2 After Retiring Hurt In Colombo Test - NDTV Profit

Rishabh Pant Expected To Bat On Day 2 After Retiring Hurt In Colombo Test NDTV Profit

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NDTV Profit

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Sri Lanka Judges’ Retirement Age Row: ITAK Calls For Referendum On 22nd Amendment - WION

Sri Lanka Judges’ Retirement Age Row: ITAK Calls For Referendum On 22nd Amendment WION

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WION