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Sri Lanka expects US$1.1bn in foreign investments in 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is expecting foreign direct investments of 1.1 billion US dollars in 2025, including borrowings, from new and existing projects, with realized investments rising to 138 percent from a year earlier by September. Equity...
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Asia Cup 2025 trophy fiasco: BCCI get backing of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but Mohsin Naqvi…
Home Sports Asia Cup 2025 trophy fiasco: BCCI get backing of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but Mohsin Naqvi… BCCI have got the support of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan cricket boards in the Asia Cup 2025 trophy fiasco with Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi...
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Colombo terminal with Adani funding Sri Lanka’s largest FDI contributor for first 9 months of 2025
The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) was the largest contributor to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Direct Investment inflows during the first nine months on this year, investing USD 229 million in state-of-the-art port infrastructure, the Board of...
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'It’s heartbreaking': Joty after Bangladesh’s agonising collapse against Sri Lanka
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty was left devastated after her team suffered yet another narrow defeat in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, falling to Sri Lanka by seven runs in a dramatic finish at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi...
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Sports News | Women's CWC: Pakistan Win Toss, Opt to Field Against South Africa
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 21 (ANI): Pakistan Women have won the toss and opted to field against South Africa Women in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, in Colombo on Tuesday. South Africa and Pakistan, after contrasting journeys in the ICC...
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Sri Lanka records USD 827 Million in Foreign Investment during first nine months of 2025
Posted by Editor on October 21, 2025 - 10:45 am (Photo by Christoph Theisinger on Unsplash) The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) announced that foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, including foreign commercial loans to BOI-approved...
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4 Wickets in 4 Balls: Bangladesh’s Heartbreak Hands Sri Lanka a Stunning Win
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In a match that will be etched into the annals of Women’s World Cup history, Sri Lanka pulled off a breathtaking victory over Bangladesh, thanks to an incredible collapse of four wickets in four balls. The thriller at the Dr DY Patil Sports...
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Latest ICC Rankings 2025: Smriti Mandhana Extends Lead at Top Spot of Women’s ODI Batting Standings
Mumbai, October 21: India opener Smriti Mandhana has increased her lead at the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings as the leading players at the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup made gains following the latest update to the rankings....
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SL vs BAN, Women’s World Cup 2025: How Bangladesh’s Chase Collapsed in 7-run Defeat to Sri Lanka?
Bangladesh are out of the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinals after a narrow seven-run loss to Sri Lanka, their fifth straight defeat. Half-centuries from Nigar Sultana and Sharmin Akhter weren’t enough as a late collapse sealed their fate....
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Sri Lanka batter struck by cruel misfortune in most shocking dismissal; Bangladesh fail to realise until umpires step in
The Women's World Cup 2025 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Monday at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai witnessed one of the most unfortunate dismissals when Sri Lanka batter Kavisha Dilhari was stumped by wicketkeeper Nigar...
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Perera, Athapaththu power Sri Lanka to maiden World Cup win
DUBAI - Sri Lanka claimed their first victory of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 with a nerve-jangling seven-run win over Bangladesh, sealing the contest in dramatic fashion after four wickets tumbled in the final over. Chasing 203,...
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Sri Lanka Tourism’s B2B Melbourne Roadshow event a huge success
Sri Lanka Tourism’s B2B Roadshow, the last of a series of travel events on the Australian east coast, was held in Melbourne last night and was a huge success, bringing together more than 120 people including dignitaries, Sri Lanka tourism...
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SL pull off a heist after Bangladesh collapse in magnificent fashion
(ESPNcricinfo) – A tournament lacking in genuine tight finishes has now produced two in two days, as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka played out a low-scoring thriller in Navi Mumbai. But in truth this game should have never got to that stage, as...
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Sri Lanka bowls stunning final over to score World Cup win over Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has engineered an extraordinary comeback win over Bangladesh to keep her nation alive in the Women's Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh appeared to be cruising to victory as it chased the 203 runs it needed to stay...
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Melbourne Fashion Week 2025: South Asian links to look out for
Reading Time: 3 minutes Melbourne Fashion Week 2025 has officially kicked off with a celebration of diversity, innovation, and creative expression and this year, South Asian voices are playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative. From...
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Athapaththu powers Sri Lanka women to thrilling 7-run win over Bangladesh
ANI Mumbai Bangladesh suffered a heartbreak as Sri Lanka snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, winning by seven runs in a nail-biting finish at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Captain Chamari Athapaththu was the star of the show,...
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Bangladesh implode in dramatic last-over thriller as Sri Lanka keep semis hopes alive
Bangladesh once again let victory slip through their fingers, falling agonisingly short in a must-win clash against Sri Lanka in Navi Mumbai on Monday, October 20. Skipper Chamari Athapaththu brought out her best in a thrilling final over to seal...
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Sri Lanka earn first victory of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
The team needed nine from the final over but lost four wickets in four balls to see their run chase collapse at the death. Nigar Sultana Joty and Sharmin Akhter had provided a strong platform for Bangladesh with the bat but they were unable to get...
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Sri Lanka knock out Bangladesh after dramatic final over
Sri Lanka take four wickets in four balls in a dramatic final over to seal a seven-run win against Bangladesh and knock them out of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. WATCH MORE: Sri Lanka's Dilhari is stumped in bizarre fashion Available to UK...
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Sri Lanka take four wickets in four balls of final over against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu produces an "outstanding" final over as her side take four wickets in four balls to beat Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. WATCH MORE: Sri Lanka's Dilhari is stumped in bizarre fashion Available...
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