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Severe, late-season storms and heavy rains have unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, overwhelming governments and exposing weak preparedness. Scientists warn these increasingly destructive, unpredictable events reflect a climate-driven “new normal,” with rising losses, vulnerable communities hit hardest, and adaptation funding still insufficient

At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc across Sri Lanka. Rescue efforts are hampered by communication breakdowns, while President Dissanayake calls it the country’s worst disaster and pledges full state support for recovery.

Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has climbed to 153, with 191 people still missing as flooding, landslides and severe rain continue across multiple districts. Over 100,000 people are in evacuation centres, while Indian forces assist nationwide rescue and relief efforts.

The five-match IDFC First Bank Women’s T20 series between India and Sri Lanka will begin in Visakhapatnam on December 21. Vizag will host the first two fixtures, while Thiruvananthapuram will stage the remaining three matches on December 26, 28 and 30.

Sri Lanka’s floods and landslides have killed 56 people, with 21 missing, prompting a nationwide public holiday. Nearly 44,000 residents are affected as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption, including suspended rail services and diverted flights 

Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the T20 tri-series at Rawalpindi, with Sikandar Raza scoring 47 and Brad Evans taking 3-9. Sri Lanka collapsed for 95, continuing a poor tour after losing the ODI series 3-0 to Pakistan

The PCB has rescheduled the T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, shifting all matches to Rawalpindi after a suicide attack in Islamabad. The series will now begin on November 18, with the final scheduled for November 29

Sri Lanka has withdrawn the recently introduced requirement for tourists to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival. The Immigration Department said travellers can follow pre-October 15 visa procedures

Chris Gayle, the West Indies cricket legend, has been announced as the official brand ambassador for the 2025 Lanka Premier League. The tournament, scheduled for July–August 2026, aims to bring exciting cricket and entertainment to global audiences

KT Rama Rao, former Minister for IT and Industries and BRS working president, has been invited to deliver the keynote address at GETS 2025 in Colombo. The summit will bring global policymakers and entrepreneurs together to discuss technology, digital transformation and regional cooperation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao has offered full financial support to para-athlete Mittapalli Archana, enabling her to participate in the South Asian Para Throwball Championship in Sri Lanka. Archana, a tailor from Chandrampeta, thanked KTR for helping her overcome financial hurdles and pursue her sporting dream.

England won by 89 runs against Sri Lanka in the Women’s World Cup, thanks to Nat Sciver-Brunt’s century (117) and Sophie Ecclestone’s 4/17. England set a target of 254, with Sri Lanka being bowled out for 164

A new report warns that Sri Lanka’s KKS Port and Jaffna Airport projects must remain insulated from political changes. Supported by India’s $61 million grant, the projects are key to ensuring balanced post-crisis recovery and northern regional development

Hosts India began their Suhandinata Cup mixed team campaign with a comfortable win over Nepal while Sri Lanka pulled off a late comeback against UAE. Other top nations also started strongly on day one of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opened in Guwahati with a record 22,843 spectators. India vs. Sri Lanka featured thrilling cricket, musical tributes to Zubeen Garg, performances by Shreya Ghoshal, and honours for former women cricketers, signalling a milestone for women’s cricket.

Kerala has seen rising drug incidents as Pakistan-linked Dawood syndicate, allegedly backed by the ISI, shifts meth trafficking via Sri Lanka into Kerala. Corruption, compromised prison staff, long coastlines and Nigerian facilitators enable large-scale smuggling into India and Southeast Asia

ICC and UNICEF have partnered to promote the Promise to Children campaign during the Women’s World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, calling on cricket fans and players to support equal opportunities for children through education, health, and safety.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off on 30 September in India and Sri Lanka. Young talents like Georgia Voll, Alice Capsey, Nishita Akter Nishi, Kranti Gaud, and others are set to make an impact for their teams in this exciting tournament.

India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in a rain-affected Women's World Cup warm-up match, chasing a revised target of 237. Harmanpreet Kaur (69) and Harleen Deol (74*) led India to victory, while Shree Charani took 3 wickets

India survived a scare against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup after Pathum Nissanka scored 107. Abhishek Sharma’s 61 and Arshdeep Singh’s Super Over heroics helped India tie at 202, with Suryakumar Yadav finishing the match in the final delivery