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Norway is stepping up to help Sri Lanka build a cleaner energy future with wind, solar, and ocean wave power. The partnership could transform both farming and energy production across the island nation.
China and Sri Lanka are joining forces to take down organized crime rings running online gambling and telecom scams. The collaboration has already led to successful raids and arrests across multiple nations.
Sri Lanka's President joined the groundbreaking of a new wind farm that will power thousands of homes with clean energy by 2027. The project brings world-class green technology to the island nation for the first time.
A former stray dog from India is now traveling the world with Buddhist monks on a global peace walk, inspiring animal welfare reform in Sri Lanka. Her journey has sparked national conversation about protecting the country's 2.5 million stray dogs.
Sri Lanka just banned single-use plastic water bottles across all government institutions and started charging for plastic bags. The island nation generates 250,000 metric tons of plastic waste yearly, with most ending up in oceans and landfills.
After losing 12 of their last 16 one-day matches, England's cricket team broke their dry spell with a confident five-wicket win over Sri Lanka. Joe Root led the charge with both bat and ball, sparking hope for the series decider.
Scientists find hope that critically endangered sawfish, unseen in Sri Lanka since 2017, may still be breeding in protected brackish waters. New surveys aim to locate these hidden populations before it's too late.
Just three years after its worst economic collapse since independence, Sri Lanka has achieved eight straight quarters of growth and restored international confidence. The island nation's dramatic turnaround shows how determined reform can rebuild trust even after a full-scale crisis.
Thirty years ago, underdog Sri Lanka defeated powerhouse Australia in a cricket World Cup final that changed the sport forever. Captain Arjuna Ranatunga got his wish to face the team that refused to play in his country, and star player Aravinda de Silva delivered the performance of a lifetime.
Workers in Sri Lanka are learning to turn local concerns into real policy change through a UNESCO program that teaches dialogue and advocacy skills. Nearly 70 community members just completed training that helps them present issues to government officials and resolve conflicts peacefully. #
When Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, help poured in from neighboring India in a powerful display of regional solidarity. Communities across Tamil Nadu joined government relief operations to support their neighbors in crisis.
Vietnam's President addressed Sri Lanka's Parliament, sharing how his war-torn nation transformed from one of the world's poorest countries into a $514 billion economy. The speech celebrated over 50 years of friendship between two nations united by Buddhist values and shared dreams of prosperity.
Twenty-two Iranian sailors walked out of a Sri Lankan hospital Sunday after being rescued from life rafts in the Indian Ocean. The island nation is providing medical care and humanitarian support to hundreds of sailors caught in an international crisis.
A Sri Lankan court has ruled that deforested land near a historic Buddhist temple must be replanted, marking a legal victory for environmental protection and cultural heritage. The decision sets a powerful precedent for using courts to reverse environmental damage.
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister is pushing India's foreign minister to bring home 90 fishermen and 254 boats held by Sri Lankan authorities. Diplomatic efforts are now underway to end the repeated detentions that have devastated coastal families.
Buddhist monks have carried a sapling descended from the tree where Buddha achieved enlightenment from Sri Lanka to Texas, continuing a tradition of peace that began over two millennia ago. The 20-year-old sapling connects ancient spiritual heritage with modern environmental conservation.
England cricket star Joe Root delivered a masterful 75 runs to help his team secure their first away win in over a year, leveling the series against Sri Lanka. His patient, skillful batting showed why he remains one of cricket's most reliable performers at age 35.
England's cricket team delivered a commanding performance at the T20 World Cup, bowling out co-hosts Sri Lanka for just 95 runs to win by 51 runs in their Super 8 opener. The bowlers' stellar teamwork showcased the kind of precision and skill that energizes fans worldwide.
Zimbabwe beat co-host Sri Lanka by six wickets to finish unbeaten atop their T20 World Cup group. The African underdogs are the only Super Eight team that qualified through a continental tournament.
Over 800 marine scientists from 80+ countries gathered at the world's largest shark and ray conservation conference, presenting evidence-based action plans to reverse population collapse. The historic meeting in Sri Lanka marks a turning point in treating these vulnerable ocean predators with the protection they deserve.
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