Indian tourists will be allowed visa-free entry to Thailand for a period of six months starting November 10, local media reported on Tuesday. The announcement was made following a decision by the Thai Cabinet, which agreed to exempt tourists from India and Taiwan from requiring an entry visa to stay in Thailand for up to 30 days, effective […]
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Sudan clashes: Sri Lanka appreciates India for supporting evacuation of its citizens
Sri Lanka has appreciated India for offering support to evacuate the stranded Sri Lankans from Sudan after the warring factors entered into a 72-hour ceasefire agreement. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka, MUM Ali Sabry on Monday said that the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the situation of its citizens in Sudan and that they were working to ensure their […]
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S Jaishankar to embark on Sri Lanka visit today
External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from January 19-20, 2023. During his visit, Jaishankar is scheduled to have official discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry and pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minster Dinesh Gunawardena and other dignitaries, reported the Ministry of […]
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India beat Sri Lanka by 91 runs; clinch series 2-1
Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering knock of 112 combined with a clinical performance of bowlers helped India register a thumping 91-run win over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I to clinch the three-match series 2-1 here at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a massive target of 229, […]
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Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering ton powers India to mammoth 228/5 against Sri Lanka in 3rd T20I
Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering century helped India set a massive 229-run target against Sri Lanka in the final T20I of the three-match series at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Saturday. Opting to bat first, India got off to a poor start losing wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan in the very […]
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Chinese infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka may have contributed to the country’s crisis: Report
During the past decade, China funded the construction of massive infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka meant to boost the island nation’s economy. However, after the economic collapse of the tiny Indian Ocean country earlier this year, there were questions about whether these projects had contributed to the worst crisis the country has ever faced, […]
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BCCI announces schedule for home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule for the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Australia. “India’s 2022-23, the international home season will commence with a three-match T20I and three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in January,” BCCI said in a statement. Indian home season will kick […]
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Sri Lanka: Jaffna University refuses to sign MoU with China, says Beijing has hidden agenda
China and Sri Lanka’s relationship has become more strained as Jaffna University recently refused to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s State Agricultural University, saying that the deal has hidden the agenda of Beijing to grab fertile lands. Earlier, on November 25, Jaffna University Vice Chancellor Sivakolundu Srisatkunarajah refused to […]
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Overseas visits of Gotabaya, Mahinda Rajapaksa cost Sri Lanka LKR 40mn in 2021: Report
Five foreign visits undertaken by former Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa last year cost the state exchequer over 40 million Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR), according to a report by Sri Lanka’s Daily Mirror. This report is based on details provided by the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office […]
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China announces to provide free fuel to farmers, fishermen in Sri Lanka
Over 12,32,749 farmers will be provided with fuel and over 3,796 fishing vessels in Sri Lanka. “The 10.6 million litres of diesel donation by #China will be provided free of cost to:1232,749 farmers for harvesting 342,266 hectares paddy fields across in Maha season 2022/23 (20L/hectare). 2all the 3,796 fishing vessels […]
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China investing in sea cucumber farms in Sri Lanka
China is investing in the sea cucumber farms in Sri Lanka, that has the capability of boosting exercise performance and have anti-fatigue effects. China want to facilitate the export of the species from Sri Lanka to China. The Chinese joint venture company, Gui Lan (Pvt) Ltd had already established an artificial breeding […]
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Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault
Arrested on charges of sexual assault on a woman during the T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was refused bail after the hearing at a local court here on Monday. As per The Sydney Morning Herald, “Gunathilaka was suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket from all forms of cricket after he […]
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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat against Sri Lanka
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi opted to bat first after winning the toss in a must-win game against Sri Lanka at the Gabba in the ongoing T20 World Cup on Tuesday. Both the teams linger at the bottom of the points table of Group 1 with Sri Lanka in the fifth position while Afghanistan at […]
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T20 World Cup: Glenn Phillips ton guides New Zealand to 167/7 against Sri Lanka
A majestic century from batter Glenn Phillips helped New Zealand brave fall of wickets at the other end to reach a solid 167/7 in their Group 1, Super 12 match against Sri Lanka at the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in Sydney on Saturday. Batting first, NZ had lost their […]
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ICC T20 WC: Sri Lanka wins toss, opts to field first against Namibia in tournament opener
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to field first against Namibia in their first-round Group A match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 at the Simonds Stadium on Sunday. Shanaka led-side is coming into the match with heavy momentum, having downed Pakistan to win Asia […]