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Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 77 runs in the first ODI, thanks to Charith Asalanka’s century. Bangladesh collapsed dramatically from 100/1 to 105/8, losing seven wickets for just five runs. Scroll down for more details. 

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual conference kicked off today in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This year's conference is set against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with a significant focus on the budget approval for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The political climate adds a layer of complexity to the discussions, especially concerning India's participation in the tournament.

The Asia Cup 2023 matches in Colombo have been moved out by the Asian Cricket Council due to torrential rain in the Sri Lanka capital city.

Pakistan last played a Test at the Singhalese Sports Club, Colombo in 2014. They have played six Tests at the ground, winning one, losing one with four matches ending in a draw.

A slew of incidents of carrying firearms has been reported by the Colombo Airport authorities, but this is for the first time an Indian sky marshal has been arrested.

Sri Lanka's ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns home from Thailand Gotabaya Rajapaksa was accorded a warm welcome as he returned to Colombo He comes back after his 51-day self-imposed exile

India handed over 21,000 tonnes of fertilizer to Sri Lanka on Monday India has been at the forefront in helping crisis-laden Sri Lanka Sri Lankans have been facing extreme shortage of essentials

Armed security personnel dismantled tents of protestors amid a late-night clampdown outside the premises of the Sri Lankan Presidential Secretariat in Colombo The armed soldiers were deployed in a bid to control the protestors who have been protesting against the new Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe A large number of protestors, who confronted armed security personnel, alleged that security personnel raided the anti-govt protest camp in the capital on early Friday

A Sri Lankan airlines flight made an emergency landing today at Chennai airport The flight was bound to travel from Chennai-Colombo Pilot detected a technical snag

Crisis-hit Sri Lankan government has announced a shut-down of public sector offices from next week, beginning Monday. This move comes due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation continues to reel under its worst economic crisis. Sri Lanka is facing power outages for upto 13 hours in a day for the past several months now.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: With its existing fuel stocks fast depleting, Sri Lanka is under intense pressure to get foreign exchange to pay for its imports, which has brought several sectors of the country's economy to a grinding halt.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of fertiliser for the ongoing cultivation season. Rajapaksa on Wednesday announced that the fertiliser would be supplied with Indian loan assistance. Farmers have blamed govt`s decision to ban chemical fertiliser as the reason for major cultivation drop.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressed he nation He will appoint a 'new PM and a young cabinet' this week Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain

Mahinda Rajapaksa has tendered resignation as Sri Lankan Prime Minister Rising inflation, economic crisis led to violent protests Authorities imposed nationwide curfew and deployed the Army in Colombo following clashes

Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst ever economic crises since its independence in 1948. Rising global oil prices have worsened Sri Lanka's economic problems. Sri Lanka has a modest USD 84 billion economy.

S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka to hold bilateral talks with Lanka's top leadership. He will also attend the seven-nation BIMSTEC summit. Besides India and Sri Lanka, the BIMSTEC comprises Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.

Sri Lanka's oldest airport saw first international flight in 54 years. The airport was relaunched on Sunday. Established in 1938, the Ratmalana airport is Sri Lanka's oldest airport.

Luxury train to travel from Colombo to Jaffna India provided AC Diesel Multiple Units (AC DMUs) under the loan facility Train to cover a distance of approximately 386 km

Trending Sri Lankan singer Yohani of 'Manike Mage Hithe' is all set to perform in India.

After almost four days and nights of continuous fire fighting the blaze on Container Ship MV X-Press Pearl has considerably reduced. The aerial surveillance conducted on Friday by ICG Dornier aircraft does not revel any oil spill.