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12 injured as bus carrying scouts overturns in Sri Lanka
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COLOMBO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Twelve people, including nine children, were injured when a bus they were traveling in veered off the road and overturned Sunday in Ragama, in Sri Lanka's Western Province, the police said. According to the police, the...
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Sri Lanka’s gambling regulatory to be operational by June 2026
Sri Lanka’s new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is set to be established and operational by June 30th, 2026, as announced by Dr. Harsha de Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). The nation passed legislation to establish...
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KTR extends full support to para-athlete Archana for Sri Lanka championship
BRS leader KT Rama Rao has offered full financial support to para-athlete Mittapalli Archana, enabling her to participate in the South Asian Para Throwball Championship in Sri Lanka. Archana, a tailor from Chandrampeta, thanked KTR for helping her...
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Sri Lanka Moves to Pursue Athletes Who Vanished After 2022 Commonwealth Games
October 19, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lankan authorities have begun legal proceedings to track down a group of athletes and officials who failed to return home after participating in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The government is now...
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Indian tourists to soon use UPI for payments in Japan as NPCI ties up with NTT DATA
The move comes as Japan records a growing number of visitors from India.Indian tourists visiting Japan will soon be able to make digital payments using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps at select merchants across the country. The...
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Beyond Borders: Sri Lankan Author Shehan Karunatilaka On How Travel Reveals The Self
(MENAFN- IANS) Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18 (IANS) Travel, it seems, is as much about discovering oneself as it is about exploring the world -- a sentiment that resonated at the opening session of 'Yaanam 2025', India's first travel literature...
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Sri Lanka to seek Interpol red notices for athletes who fled 2022 Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka will seek Interpol red notices for the arrest of athletes who fled the 2022 Commonwealth Games village in Birmingham and failed to return home, a court was informed. The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court on Friday imposed travel bans on...
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Sri Lankan PM calls for deeper India ties, says Colombo can be key partner in ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday called for closer cooperation with India in trade, maritime security, and sustainable livelihoods, while acknowledging the sensitivities surrounding the...
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Protective Barriers to Be Installed Along Risk-Prone Mountain Roads in Sri Lanka
October 19, Colombo (LNW): In a move to enhance road safety in hilly terrain, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has launched a targeted infrastructure project aimed at reducing accidents along embankments deemed particularly dangerous. The...
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Travel writing has immense possibilities, says Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka
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Sri Lanka Offers to Be India’s ‘Complementary Production Base’
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday said bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka are at their “best,” even as Colombo looks to position itself as a “complementary production base” for New Delhi in its push to become a...
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Sri Lanka To Hunt Down 2022 CWG ‘Runaway’ Athletes With Interpol Help
Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 18:59 IST Sri Lanka seeks Interpol red notices for athletes who vanished after the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, causing a 50 million rupee loss amid the nation's economic crisis. The 2022 Commonwealth Games...
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Colombo Ready To Partner In With 'Viksit Bharat’ Vision, Says Sri Lankan PM
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday called for closer cooperation with India in trade, maritime security, and sustainable livelihoods, while acknowledging the sensitivities surrounding the issue concerning fishermen of the two...
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This European country is tourists' favourite in 2025
Italy has emerged as the most-loved destination of 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The rankings highlight how countries across the globe captivate travellers through culture, cuisine, landscapes, and unforgettable...
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India’s UPI Set To Transform Spending For Indian Tourists In Japan; Check Details
UPI in Japan (Image Source: iStock) Indian visitors travelling to Japan will soon enjoy the convenience of making digital payments using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps. This development comes after NPCI International Payments Limited...
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Sri Lanka exceeds 1.8 Million tourist arrivals so far this year
Posted by Editor on October 18, 2025 - 10:19 am (Photo by Lou Lou B Photo on Unsplash) The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says the number of foreign tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has exceeded 1.8 million....
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World News | Sri Lankan PM Calls for Deeper India Ties, Says Colombo Can Be Key Partner in 'Viksit Bharat' Vision
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday called for closer cooperation with India in trade, maritime security, and sustainable livelihoods, while acknowledging the sensitivities surrounding the...
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Indian tourists travelling to Japan will soon be able to make payments using UPI
Indian tourists visiting Japan will soon be able to make digital payments using their Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps at select merchants across the country. The National Payments Corporation of India’s international arm, NPCI International...
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India-Sri Lanka FTA Needs to be Upgraded: Lankan PM
PC-X @Harini AmasuriyaNew Delhi– The India-Sri Lanka free trade agreement (FTA), signed way back in 1998, “needs to be upgraded”, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said on Friday. In her address at NDTV World Summit here, she also said...
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Sri Lankan Premier lauds PM Modi’s leadership at NDTV World Summit 2025
Sri Lankan Premier lauds PM Modi’s leadership at NDTV World Summit 2025 (Photo: @praveen_c11/X/IANS) New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) In a heartfelt return to the city where she studied three decades ago, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya...
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