Sri Lanka

Did you notice this during England vs Sri Lanka? What is it?

Sky Sports' Alianne Silk explains why umpires are wearing things known as the 'Ox Block'.

Sky Sports12h ago

Sri Lanka: 15 convicted over Easter bombings

Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings, one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history, killed more than 260 people. After a trial lasting nearly five years, 15 men have now been convicted over the attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group. All those convicted are members of Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority. Ellen Gainsford reports on their sentences.

France 24•FRANCE2414h ago

Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 22.09.2026 midnight)

Country: Sri Lanka Source: Government of Sri Lanka Please refer to the attached Infographic.

ReliefWeb•Government of Sri Lanka18h ago

Sri Lanka: 15 men jailed for life in 2019 Easter bombings

The 15 convicts have been given prison sentences of at least 200 years each, following a long trial in what was among Sri Lanka's deadliest attacks.

Deutsche Welle18h ago

Sri Lanka Wants 3 Million Tourists. It’s More Interested in What They Spend

Sri Lanka wants more tourists, of course. But these days, it is keeping a close eye on not just how many arrive, but what they are worth beyond the arrival count.

Skift Airlines•Peden Doma Bhutia19h ago

Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings

Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.

Al Jazeera19h ago

Berlinale Title ‘Lali’ to Open Tasveer Film Festival’s 21st Edition (EXCLUSIVE)

Seattle’s Tasveer Film Festival & Market has unveiled its 21st edition lineup: 136 films from 16 countries screening Oct. 13-18, opening with Sarmad Sultan Khoosat’s “Lali,” a Berlinale Panorama title, in its West Coast premiere. The films, spanning more than 25 languages, tell stories from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, […]

Variety•Naman Ramachandran20h ago

Sri Lanka Easter bombings: 15 sentenced to hundreds of years in prison each over deadly terror attacks

Islamic State-inspired bombings of churches and hotels in 2019 was one of the country’s worst ever attacks A court in Sri Lanka has convicted 15 men over their involvement in the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 267 people , and sentenced them each to at least 200 years in prison, meaning they will spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Nearly 600 people were wounded in the suicide bomb attacks on 21 April that targeted three churches and three hotels across the country during Easter services and celebrations. The bombings, which were inspired by the Islamic State (IS) group, were among the deadliest attacks in Sri Lanka’s history. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Associated Press22h ago

Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Current Status of Dengue in Sri Lanka (As of 21.09.2026 midnight)

Country: Sri Lanka Source: Government of Sri Lanka Please refer to the attached Infographic.

ReliefWeb•Government of Sri Lanka22 Sept

'Outstanding' Jacks 'growing in new role' after five-for vs Sri Lanka

Will Jacks was hailed as "outstanding" by England white-ball captain Harry Brook on Tuesday night as he took five wickets to spur his side to an 89-run victory against Sri Lanka.

Sky Sports22 Sept

England ease to big victory as Sri Lanka crumble in first ODI

England maintain their excellent one-day form in a comfortable victory against Sri Lanka, as Will Jacks' stars with bat and ball to help the home side to an 89-run win at Chester-le-Street in the first ODI.

BBC22 Sept

Fifteen jailed for life over involvement in Sri Lanka attacks that killed more than 260

Fifteen men have been convicted for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings which killed more than 260 people in Sri Lanka.

Sky News22 Sept

Cricket-Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka

First blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka

All-rounder takes five wickets after vital 46 not out Harry Brook top-scores with 67 in comfortable win Harry Brook had called on his England players to continue the “high octane” cricket witnessed during their clean sweep in the Twenty20s but this latest victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international was more of a slow-burn affair. Gone was the neck-arching carnage of the previous week and in its place, on a tired end-of-season surface, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Brook top-scored with 67 under a warm September sun, before his bowlers rolled the tourists for 176 to take a 1-0 lead into Thursday’s second match at Headingley. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Ali Martin at Banks Homes Riverside22 Sept

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Vital with the bat, crucial with the ball - Jacks stars in England win

Will Jacks produced a match-winning performance as he finished 46 not out before taking five wickets to help England to a comfortable victory as they beat Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street in the first One Day International of the three-match series.

BBC22 Sept

Sri Lanka Convicts 15 in Easter 2019 Bomb Attacks

A court found 15 men guilty of coordinating a series of suicide bombings in hotels and churches, which killed more than 300 people.

The New York Times•Pamodi Waravita22 Sept

Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka

Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

BBC22 Sept

Sri Lanka's mystery spinner takes three wickets against England!

Sachindu Colombage took three wickets for Sri Lanka during their ODI match against England.

Sky Sports22 Sept

Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in first ODI

England continued their white-ball dominance over Sri Lanka as an 89-run victory in the first ODI in Durham saw them take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sky Sports22 Sept

Dream debut - Colombage takes three wickets to stifle England

Sachindu Colombage enjoys a debut to remember as he removes Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton to finish with figures of 3-44 in the first One Day International between England and Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.

BBC22 Sept