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Sri Lanka Poverty Rate Still 37% Above 2019 Level
Economy / Poverty / 19 October 2026 Sri Lanka's poverty rate is projected to remain approximately 37% above its pre-crisis level in 2026, despite the country's return to its 2018 level of real economic output, according to calculations by Lakbima News using the World Bank's latest...
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Sri Lanka Lose to Pakistan by 37 Runs in ODI Tri-Series Opener
Sports / Cricket / 19 October 2026 Sri Lanka lost the opening match of the ODI triangular series against Pakistan...
Sri Lanka Names Separate Seven-Man Squad for Hong Kong Sixes as Pakistan Tour Continues
Sports / Cricket / 18 October 2026 Sri Lanka will field a separate seven-member squad at the Hong Kong Sixes...
Pathum Nissanka’s Fitness in Doubt for Sri Lanka Pakistan Tests
Sports | Cricket Sri Lanka's preparations for next month's Test series against Pakistan include an unresolved fitness question, with opening...
India and South Africa among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics
India and South Africa join five other countries bidding to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...
Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown
Saudi Arabia ended a 22-year wait for the Arabian Gulf Cup on Tuesday, beating the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
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COURTS & CRIME October 6, 2026 Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returned to Sri...
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