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Case against nine youths over bike stunts on road in Sri Sathya Sai district

Case against nine youths over bike stunts on road in Sri Sathya Sai district

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Police officials produced the three youths held for performing risky bike stunts in Puttaparthi of Sri Sathya Sai district on Thursday. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The police on Sunday (August 9, 2026) night booked nine youths on charges of creating a public nuisance and performing risky stunts on motorbikes during a birthday celebration on a public road at Indukuru village in Mudigubba mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district. Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar said the youths gathered in a public place to celebrate their friend’s birthday with cake-cutting. Later, they started performing dangerous bike stunts, causing inconvenience to residents and other commuters. The Mudigubba circle police detained the youths for questioning. A case was registered against all nine. The SP said stringent action would be taken against repeat offences. Three arrested near Puttaparthi days earlier The case is the second in the district in a week. The police had arrested three youths for performing dangerous bike stunts on the Puttaparthi bypass road on Wednesday (August 5, 2026). They were identified as Sheikh …

Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests

Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan for Sri Lanka Tests

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The Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as a replacement for injured Sai Sudharsan for the upcoming two-match test series against Sri Lanka starting in the second week of August. The left-hander has been ruled out after sustaining a toe injury during India’s A tour last month and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Sai Sudharsan has shown notable progress during his recovery, with its medical staff closely monitoring his progress. The Men’s selection Committee has named Sarfaraz Khan as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan for the two-match test series against Sri Lanka, ” said the BCCI in a release. “He will link up with the Indian squad in Colombo before the team travels to Galle for the first test match, starting August 15, 2026.” Sarfaraz Khan (image: X) On the other hand, 28-year-old Sarfaraz Khan has featured in six Tests, with his most recent appearance coming against New Zealand in Mumbai in 2024. In 11 …

Sai Sudharsan Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Due to Toe Injury

Sai Sudharsan Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Due to Toe Injury

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The Indian batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match test series against Sri Lanka due to injury. He failed to recover from the injury and is currently in rehabilitation at BCCI‘s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The top order batter who was named in India’s test squad is subjected to fitness had to stay in CoE while the rest of the squad travelled to Sri Lanka earlier this week. He had been undergoing rehabilitation for a toe injury and had resumed batting at the nets as part of his recovery. With the first test scheduled to begin on August 15, the medical team has confirmed that Sai Sudharsan is not ready to return to international cricket. According to reports, the development is to ensure the batter regains full fitness rather than rush him back for the series. Sai Sudharsan has been an integral part of India’s test squad after a promising start in the long format. His absence leaves India to look for a replacement for the test series. However, …

Manickam Tagore seeks safe return of 11 fishermen, fishing boat from Sri Lanka

Manickam Tagore seeks safe return of 11 fishermen, fishing boat from Sri Lanka

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Congress MP Manickam Tagore has urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to intervene through diplomatic channels for the immediate release and safe return of 11 Indian fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy near the Neduntheevu islet. In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea. According to Tagore, the fishermen had set sail after receiving tokens from the Rameswaram jetty. He said the boat, owned by a person named Ramesh, developed a severe technical problem during fishing, causing the vessel to lose control and drift into Sri Lankan waters. Tagore urged the External Affairs Ministry to direct the High Commission of India in Colombo to coordinate with Sri Lankan authorities for the immediate release and repatriation of all 11 fishermen. He specifically mentioned Rohan, 35, from Kerala, among those detained and sought their safe return. The Congress MP also requested the government to facilitate the recovery …

Momina Riasat, Zafar Shine as Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka in Final T20I

Momina Riasat, Zafar Shine as Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka in Final T20I

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An impressive delivery from spinners Momina Riasat and Nashra Sandhu, along with a knock from Zafar, has set up a comfortable win for Pakistan at Dambulla. Pakistan managed a four-wicket victory and avoided a whitewash in the T20I series. The spin magic has set up Pakistan to restrict Sri Lanka to 113 runs in their 20-over innings. Inviting Sri Lanka to bat first, Pakistan’s bowlers were attacking from the start of the innings. Despite a decent start from Imesha Dulani and Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka lost their first wicket for 36 runs. With Imesha’s dismissal for 17 runs, Sanjana Kavindi joined Athapaththu as Sri Lanka scored 44 runs in the powerplay. However, Pakistan spinners dominated the innings as Sri Lanka struggled to score runs in the innings. Momina Riasat delivered a crucial over dismissing Chamari Athapaththu and Sanjana Kavindi for 34 and 20 runs respectively. 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐚 𝐓𝟐𝟎𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡 🙌 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚: 𝟏𝟏𝟑/𝟔 (𝟐𝟎)Chamari Athapaththu – 34 (33)Sanjana Kavindi – 20 (18)Momina Riasat – 2/18 (4) 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧: 𝟏𝟏𝟓/𝟔 (𝟏𝟖.𝟐)Ayesha Zafar – 39 (31)Shawaal …

Violinist and composer L Subramaniam: A road in father’s name in Sri Lanka is a tribute to his musical legacy

Violinist and composer L Subramaniam: A road in father’s name in Sri Lanka is a tribute to his musical legacy

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Padma Vibhushan violinist-composer L Subramaniam was recently conferred Sri Lanka’s Highest State Tribute and the Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road was inaugurated in Jaffna in memory of his legendary father Vaidyanatha Lakshminarayana. Violinist L Subramaniam with wife-singer singer Kavita Krishnamurthy during the inauguration of Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road, named in memory of his father Vaidyanatha Lakshminarayana in Jaffna, Sri Lanka He tells HT City, “I’m so happy that my father’s legacy continues. It’s a recognition to not only him but also to the violin which he transformed from a just accompanying status to a major solo instrumentalist today. He lived in Sri Lanka in the ’30s to ’50 and all the transformation happened for him living there where he developed the techniques and subsequently, he taught us (siblings) when we lived there.” To honour him, they named the street as Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road next to the Ramanathan College where he taught, and just across is culture centre North Ceylon Sangeetha Sabha in Jaffna. He inaugurated the road in presence of his wife and singer Kavita Krishnamurthy …

Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-up, Replaces Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka Series

Auqib Nabi Earns Maiden India Test Call-up, Replaces Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka Series

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The fast bowler Auqib Nabi has been handed his maiden call-up for India for the Sri Lanka tests, replacing Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out after failing to recover fully from the left-knee injury he sustained during the ODI series against England. The 29-year old came into the spotlight after two outstanding seasons in the Ranji Trophy, claiming 104 wickets. He made a stunning campaign in the 2025-26 season, taking 60 wickets and playing a crucial role in Jammu & Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy title win. Nabi also made a brilliant performance for the India A squad for the recent tour of Sri Lanka. He picked six wickets in the two four-day matches against Sri Lanka A, including 4/58 in the first innings of the opening game. India Cricket Team (image: X) On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah will continue to miss the international fixtures after the injury he sustained second ODI against England last month. The veteran pacer was included in the India’s squad for the Sri Lanka tests, but was subjected to clearing …

Indian violin maestro L Subramaniam receives Sri Lanka’s highest honour

Indian violin maestro L Subramaniam receives Sri Lanka’s highest honour

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Padma Vibhushan awardee and renowned Indian violin maestro L Subramaniam has been conferred Sri Lanka’s highest state honour for his outstanding contribution to Indian classical music and the Global Fusion genre. The veteran musician called the recognition a “profound and emotional honour”, recalling his childhood connection with Sri Lanka Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sri Lanka vs India 2026 Live Streaming, TV Channel

Sri Lanka vs India 2026 Live Streaming, TV Channel

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Sri Lanka vs India 2026 Live Streaming will be one of the most searched topics as the two Asian rivals meet in a highly anticipated bilateral Test series. Fans around the world can catch every session live through official TV broadcasters and digital streaming platforms, ensuring uninterrupted coverage of the contest. This guide provides complete details on the Sri Lanka vs India 2026 live streaming, TV telecast channels, match timings, and online viewing options by region, helping viewers follow every moment of the series without missing any action. Ahead of the start of the tour, Sri Lanka Cricket has released the SL vs IND 2026 ticket booking link, along with price details, for fans to book their tickets. As per the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026, the first test match is set to be played on August 15-19 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Sri Lanka vs India 2026 Live Streaming The India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 will be telecast by various broadcasters across various locations. Country Channels India Star Sports Network USA Willow …