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EAM Jaishankar lands in UAE to review Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:04:36 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday landed at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Jaishankar will be in the UAE from April 11-12 as a part of an official visit and will be meeting the leadership of the UAE to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Frida

3 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, on their way home

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:59:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): Three Indian fishermen who were repatriated from Sri Lanka are on their way to homes on Friday, according to the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.

In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, through their official X handle 'India in Sri Lanka', said, 'Three Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka today and are on their way home.'

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:31:47 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 9 (ANI): Highlighting the global resonance of India's electoral process, foreign delegates participating in the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) visited multiple polling stations across Keralam, including Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, to witness the ongoing Assembly Elections in the State.

The delegation, comprising representatives from various nations,

Every Sri Lankan desires to play in IPL: DC batter Nissanka

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:01:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances.

Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the mo

"Athapaththu is keen to play for a lot longer than one or two more years": SL women's head coach Siddons

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:18 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 8 (ANI): Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has expressed her desire to continue playing international cricket beyond the next few years, providing a major boost to the team's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Head coach Jamie Siddons revealed that the veteran all-rounder remains highly motivated and committed to extending her already illustrious career.

'I'v

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NEW YEAR-PREPARATION

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:05 GMT

(260408) -- COLOMBO, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People shop for gifts and supplies ahead of the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 8, 2026. Sri Lanka's Sinhala and Tamil New Year falls on April 14 this year. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

India, Sri Lanka sign MoU between Colombo Dockyard, Dredging Corporation of India

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:51 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 8 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha took part in the signing of the MoU for Cooperation between Colombo Dockyard and Dredging Corporation of India.

The High Commission said on Tuesday that the Indian maritime sector also stands to benefit from the high skill set of the Colombo Dockyard.

In a post on X, the High Commission said, 'High Commissioner Santosh J

Cricket Australia unveils Women's Central Contracts for 2026-27 season

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:59:43 GMT

Sydney [Australia], April 8 (ANI): Cricket Australia has announced its national contract list for the 2026-27 season, naming 18 women's players.

Under the MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association, between 15 and 18 female players are eligible to be centrally contracted, as per the Cricket.au website.

Fast bowlers Chloe Ainsworth and Lucy Hamilton have come in on their first

LPG shortage dents sugar demand from bulk users, weighs on domestic consumption, says ISMA DG

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:32:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): LPG shortage has taken a toll on the sugar demand from restaurants and bulk consumers, impacting overall consumption, said Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association's (ISMA) Director General, Deepak Ballani.

'Definitely, this has resulted in less consumption of sugar, and this is evident from the kind of dispatches we are seeing by the mills. In spite of a moderate

Bangladesh government appoints former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as new BCB president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:34 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 7 (ANI): The Bangladesh government has named former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), according to ESPNcricinfo.

The decision came after the government dissolved the Aminul Islam-led BCB board of directors on Tuesday.

According to the report, the decision came after the recommendations of the five-member investigation committee that l

30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry return to India from Sri Lanka

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:39 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): 30 Indian fishermen arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday and made their way back home safely. 21 of them were from Ramanathapuram, while 9 others were from Karaikal

The fishermen, hailing from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal regions, had ventured into the sea on February 15 in two boats for fishing.

They were alleged to have crossed the International Marit

Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil - minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nation's transport minister has said

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation's transpor

Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nations transport minister has said

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation's transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said.

RathnayaketoldTASS on Monday that "energy is our priority today," a

WHO calls for science-led action and a stronger 'One Health' approach to address evolving health risks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:59:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026.

'Across the Region, health risks are increasingly driven by climate variability, environmental change, and evolving disease patterns. Respondin

30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka to India, says Indian High Commission

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:32:12 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): 30 Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are on their way home, the Indian High Commission to Sri Lanka said on Tuesday.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the High Commission also posted the picture of the fishermen.

https://x.com/IndiainSL/status/2041343054041461160?s=20

Humanity Above War: How Sri Lanka Responded to Injured Iranian Sailors Under Maritime Law

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:28:57 GMT

by Sherwin David

In early March 2026, the Indian Ocean witnessed a dramatic humanitarian incident that brought together war, neutrality, and international maritime law. Off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, an Iranian naval ship was sunk during escalating conflict in the Middle East, leaving dozens of sailors injured, many missing, and others struggling to survive at sea. What followed was not a political

Sri Lanka suspends QR fuel quotas for petrol vehicles during holiday period

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:45:27 GMT

COLOMBO, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's state-run fuel importer and distributor Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said on Saturday that owners of petrol-powered vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code-based quota system from April 11 until April 18.

Corporation chairman D.J. Rajakaruna told a press briefing that the decision was taken in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, when travel demand typical

Sri Lanka's GDP growth to moderate in 2026 amid Mideast conflict risks: ADB

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:15:07 GMT

COLOMBO, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4 percent in 2026 and climb to 4.2 percent in 2027, following two consecutive years of 5 percent growth, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) said in a press statement on Friday.

This forecast is based on an early stabilization scenario for the Middle East conflict, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, the

Females has majority in Sri Lanka's population, latest census shows

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:45:16 GMT

COLOMBO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- There are 757,112 more women than men in Sri Lanka, according to the country's latest census report, which showed Sri Lanka's population rose to 21,781,800 since 2012.

The Department of Census and Statistics handed over the final report of the 2024 Census of Population and Housing to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday.

The census showe

Sri Lanka to roll out digital public services infrastructure

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:15:28 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday approved the rollout of a national digital public infrastructure framework alongside a GovTech app and service marketplace, in a bid to modernize public service delivery and accelerate digital transformation.

The planned infrastructure will include key components such as a digital identity system, data exchange platforms, and digital payment mecha

Sri Lanka to roll out fuel subsidy as cost-based diesel price soars

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:12 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will implement a three-month fuel subsidy program as cost-based estimates place diesel prices above 600 Sri Lankan rupees (about 2 U.S. dollars) per liter, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in parliament on Tuesday.

The measure follows in response to the Middle East crisis, which has affected several sectors of the economy. Fuel and energy were identified as key

Sri Lanka approves fuel subsidy for fishing boats

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:15:16 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a fuel subsidy for fishing boats to ease pressure on the country's fisheries sector amid rising global fuel prices, the Fisheries Ministry said on Tuesday.

The ministry said the subsidy will take effect from April 20. Under the scheme, small fishing boats will receive 50 rupees (about 0.17 U.S. dollars) per liter of fuel, while multi-day fishing vesse

Sri Lanka to cancel Wednesday holiday for public sector from this week

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:15:09 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will cancel the weekly Wednesday holiday for public sector employees starting this week, a senior official said Monday.

Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said the new decision, which will take effect from Wednesday, aims to streamline government operations and ensure uninterrupted public service delivery.

The Wednesday holiday was intr

Exclusive with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:53 GMT

Editor's Note: China and Sri Lanka share a long-standing partnership rooted in mutual respect, practical cooperation, and a commitment to shared development. How can both countries deepen cooperation while shaping a shared future in a changing world? What opportunities lie ahead for bilateral relations, and how can they deliver real benefits to both peoples? In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG'

Nuncio laments bombing of Beirut, calls for truce Headlines

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:04:41 GMT

Nuncio laments bombing of Beirut, calls for truce Headlines

Pennsylvania Dad Drops, Detonates Pipe Bomb He Made For Party UK Crime

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:36:53 GMT

Pennsylvania Dad Drops, Detonates Pipe Bomb He Made For Party UK Crime

Oh, God- Commercially Licensed Radio Stations Dip In Total

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:34:40 GMT

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California Federal Judge Extends Nexstar-TEGNA TRO

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:34:16 GMT

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Birch Wins Again In Third FM Translator Interference Claim

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:33:39 GMT

Birch Wins Again In Third FM Translator Interference Claim

Shaw Grabs A Suburban Chicago Threesome

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:33:21 GMT

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A Trio of FCC NIPRB Warnings Are Issued To Property Owners

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:32:57 GMT

A Trio of FCC NIPRB Warnings Are Issued To Property Owners

Sang to Headline BEA Fireside Chat with Radio Ink in Vegas

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:32:25 GMT

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FCC Extends Waiver For Audible Crawl Rule

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:32:05 GMT

FCC Extends Waiver For Audible Crawl Rule

Your Next Promotion- Dont Make It Like A First Date

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:31:55 GMT

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:31:50 GMT

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More Ad Revenue Woes For Corus, With Broadcast TV Dip

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:31:41 GMT

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Kiss And Dont Say Goodbye- NW Ark. FM Is Moving

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:31:31 GMT

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Cumulus Offers Its Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:31:18 GMT

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ARRL Announces Change in Central Division Leadership

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:04:05 GMT

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:03:23 GMT

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:01:52 GMT

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