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Veddas of Sri Lanka have close genetic link with India: Study

The finding challenges the conventional isolation-by-distance model in genetic studies




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For a short, dreamy break, Sri Lanka’s Bentota makes for a perfect getaway

Believed to have been named after a mythical demon, ‘Bem’ who ruled the river banks ‘tota’, a portion of this coastal town, once a fishing/farming village, and now popular with tourists, is sandwiched between the river and the sea




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Tamil Nadu & Sri Lankan Tamils




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A break from the past, a new beginning in Sri Lanka

The political space for Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power also flows from the impact of the 2022 ‘Aragalaya’ or the citizens’ protest movement




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Plain-speak on the AKD phenomenon in Sri Lanka

The election result in Sri Lanka must be viewed by India as faith in the self-renewing power of the democratic voice




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Draft of new counter-terror law triggers old fears in Sri Lanka

The draft of the new legislation will be submitted to an oversight committee on National Security.




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Sri Lankan music legend Pandit Amaradeva passes away

A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes.




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Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka




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Sri Lanka to summon Chinese envoy over controversial remarks




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Wage hike of little help for Sri Lankan estate workers

From the time the British brought them down from Tamil Nadu a century ago, estate workers have been toiling in Sri Lanka’s famed tea estates.




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32 ‘elite’ Muslims have joined IS, says Sri Lanka




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Sri Lanka’s Tamil leaders reject Mittal’s ‘overpriced’ steel houses for the war-hit

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons




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Can Mobile-Linked Bank Accounts Bolster Savings? Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Sri Lanka [electronic journal].

National Bureau of Economic Research




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Part of India’s sugar export quota to Maldives ‘diverted’ to Sri Lanka, Malaysia

Though exports are banned, shipments of 64,000 tonnes were allowed under special bilateral pact




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Union Budget 2024-25: India slashes aid to Maldives, boosts support for Sri Lanka and Mauritius

Aid to the Maldives has been cut by 48%, reducing the grant from ₹770 crore to ₹400 crore, reflecting strained diplomatic ties following the election of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu.




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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishers for crossing IMBL




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Iranian charged for plotting Trump assassination tasked with targeting Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka: U.S authority

Shakeri is an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asset, remains at large and is believed to reside in Tehran, Iran




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Sri Lanka’s BRICS membership application not rejected: Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka had applied for membership and the Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath had written to his counterparts expressing Sri Lanka’s interest to join BRICS.




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Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake promises return of Tamils’ land grabbed by state agencies 

Addressing a public rally in Jaffna in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka’s recently elected President assures conduct of provincial and local body elections; revival of industries in war-affected areas




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Sri Lanka’s multi-ethnic east reflects challenges facing Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Voters in Ampara district voice hope, skepticism ahead of November 14 parliamentary polls 




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Sri Lanka’s verdict: On the Island nation’s ninth Presidential election

The spirit of the mandate of the presidential poll was clear — for change




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Why power from Sri Lanka is a better option than offshore wind

Wind industry sources estimate island nation has 65 GW onshore potential




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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Nagapattinam fishermen

The fishermen had set sail on board a mechanised vessel from the Akkaraipettai fishing harbour late on Sunday night




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Stalin urges Jaishankar to secure release of T.N. fishermen in Sri Lankan Navy’s custody

In his letter, Mr. Stalin sought immediate diplomatic efforts to prevent such arrests




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Editorial. New era in Sri Lanka

Dissanayake as President symbolises a fresh start




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Sri Lanka Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares Emergency

Opposition calls it ‘an undemocratic, draconian act’; Parliament to elect new President tomorrow 




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Morning Digest | Presidential election today; Centre to convene all-party meeting on situation in Sri Lanka on DMK, AIADMK’s request, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day




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Sri Lanka crisis live updates | Majority of Sri Lanka’s ruling SLPP party in favour of Dullas Alahapperuma as President, Sajith Premadasa as PM: G.L. Peiris

Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and two others were proposed by lawmakers as the three candidates for the July 20 Presidential election




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Sri Lanka hires South African consultant coach

Neil McKenzie’s playing career highlights included sharing a 415-run stand with Graeme Smith against Bangladesh in 2008




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Extend Madurai-Punalur Express to Nagapattinam or Karaikal for better access to Sri Lanka ferry service, railways urged




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23 Rameswaram fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, three trawlers impounded

23 Rameswaram fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for poaching, sparking concerns and calls for government intervention




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Seeman calls for economic sanctions against Sri Lanka




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Fishermen block Pamban bridge seeking release of those arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

A huge posse of police personnel was posted ahead of the bridge to stop the protesters who took out a procession towards the bridge




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Fisherfolks block Pamban Road bridge pressing for release of fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy




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Sri Lanka defeats Netherlands by 83 runs in T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka defeats Netherlands by 83 runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 match with strong batting and bowling performances




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Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka's interim coach ahead of limited-overs series against India

The Indian team will be touring Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs, starting July 27




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Trump and the Subcontinent: What the Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal press have to say




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Sri Lanka bracing to end lockdown with partial opening

Sri Lanka has gradually begun relaxing curfew as the coronavirus outbreak is now “under control to a certain degree”, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa




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'Rankings is the keyword': Dimuth Karunaratne wants Sri Lanka to reach top four in Test and ODI

Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said that he wants his side to reach the top four spot in both Test and ODI rankings.




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Ugandan Shilling(UGX)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Ugandan Shilling = 0.0491 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Salvadoran Colon(SVC)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Salvadoran Colon = 21.3123 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Romanian Leu(RON)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Romanian Leu = 41.8822 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Ukrainian Hryvnia(UAH)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Ukrainian Hryvnia = 6.9497 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Tanzanian Shilling(TZS)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Tanzanian Shilling = 0.0806 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte(VEF)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte = 18.6751 Sri Lanka Rupee



  • Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte

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Yemeni Rial(YER)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Yemeni Rial = 0.745 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Paraguayan Guarani(PYG)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Paraguayan Guarani = 0.0286 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Hong Kong Dollar(HKD)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Hong Kong Dollar = 24.0143 Sri Lanka Rupee



  • Hong Kong Dollar

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Kuwaiti Dinar(KWD)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Kuwaiti Dinar = 602.9332 Sri Lanka Rupee




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Saudi Riyal(SAR)/Sri Lanka Rupee(LKR)

1 Saudi Riyal = 49.6552 Sri Lanka Rupee