Sri Lanka News

Morning Edition 26 August 2026 10 stories

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SL v IND, Day 4: Sooriyabandara, Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback after follow-on - Cricket World

Sri Lanka's cricket team mounted a notable fightback on Day

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Sri Lanka tracks 11 US-sanctioned Iranian tankers off coast - The Star

Sri Lanka is currently tracking 11 Iranian oil tankers that

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The Star The Economic Times Financial Times

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Sri Lanka launches bid round for four offshore exploration blocks - Upstream Online

Sri Lanka has initiated a new licensing round, inviting international

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Upstream Online World Oil Economy Next

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Colombo Air Quality Index (AQI) and Sri Lanka Air Pollution | IQAir Australia - IQAir

Colombo has recently experienced a notable decline in air quality, with its Air

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IQAir

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Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s unbeaten 90 keeps Sri Lanka alive against India - Telangana Today

In a recent cricket encounter, Sri Lanka faced a formidable challenge from India

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Telangana Today Gulf Today

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India and Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Journeys: Analysis of the two South Asian Approaches - Nasscom

Recent analyses highlight two critical areas impacting Sri Lanka: the nation'

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Nasscom Eurasia Review

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Sri Lanka’s Anthoney’s Farms named global sustainability leader - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka’s Anthoney’s Farms has been recognized

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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Sri Lanka sells extra Rs12bn Treasury bills after auction - EconomyNext

Sri Lanka successfully sold an additional Rs 12 billion in Treasury

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EconomyNext Economy Next

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U.S. Ambassador designate to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer here

U.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer has

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The Island U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov)

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Sri Lanka rupee closes at 328.50/60 to US dollar spot, bond yields down - EconomyNext

The Sri Lankan Rupee concluded trading at 328

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