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Chinese surveillance vessel docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo Port despite security concerns by India
World | Aug 11, 2023, 09:48 PM ISTIn 2022, India expressed strong concerns over a similar visit by a Chinese ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship over possibilities of Beijing spying on Indian defence installations.
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Sri Lanka: 2 trainee pilots killed after Chinese-built aircraft crashes in Trincomalee
World | Aug 07, 2023, 05:50 PM ISTThe Chinese-built PT-6 plane crashed during a training session after it took off from an air force academy in the China Bay base in Trincomalee, according to the air force spokesperson.
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India aids Sri Lanka to fund its digital identity project, hands over INR 450 million
World | Aug 05, 2023, 12:17 PM ISTRatnayaka acknowledged the significance of the project in the economic recovery of the island nation and expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its unwavering support.
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Sri Lankan President plans to implement 13th Amendment: How is it significant for India? READ
Explainers | Aug 03, 2023, 08:38 PM ISTThe Tamil minority community in Sri Lanka has been demanding the implementation of the 13th Amendment that provides for the devolution of power to it.
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Indigenously-made missile corvette INS Khanjar scheduled for 3-day visit to Sri Lanka's Trincomalee
India | Jul 29, 2023, 12:48 PM ISTThe ship has been opened for a public visit at Trincomalee Port on July 31. After its departure, a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Sri Lanka Navy Ship will be conducted.
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WTC 2023-25 Points Table Update: Pakistan claim top slot after securing clean sweep vs Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jul 27, 2023, 06:32 PM ISTPakistan has raced to the top position on the points table of the ongoing World Test Championship 2023-25 after securing a clean sweep against Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka releases 15 Indian fishermen after Lankan President Wickremesinghe's visit to India
India | Jul 27, 2023, 03:51 PM ISTThe release of the fishermen comes days after Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's official visit to India.
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'Hope Sri Lanka will fulfil Tamil community aspirations': PM Modi after talks with Wickremesinghe
India | Jul 21, 2023, 02:56 PM ISTWickremesinghe also thanked PM Modi and the Indian government for providing support to Sri Lanka as the country witnessed an intense economic and political crisis last year.
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Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe meets PM Modi at Delhi's Hyderabad House
India | Jul 21, 2023, 11:34 AM ISTRanil Wickremesinghe's two-day visit to India comes when both countries are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year.
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Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrives in India; cooperation on energy connectivity on agenda
India | Jul 20, 2023, 11:16 PM ISTMinistry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi noted that Wickremesinghe's visit will further boost the multi-prolonged partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to visit India from July 20-21- 1st tour after economic crisis
World | Jul 18, 2023, 05:35 PM ISTDuring the visit, President Wickremesinghe would meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Modi and other Indian dignitaries on a range of issues of mutual interest, the ministry said.
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Sri Lanka wants to use Indian rupee as much as US dollar: President Wickremesinghe
World | Jul 15, 2023, 02:02 PM IST“The world is evolving and India is undergoing rapid development, particularly under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership”, Wickremesinghe noted.
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Boat service between Sri Lanka and India to be delayed further
World | Jul 01, 2023, 04:50 PM ISTEarlier the minister said the ferry service between Karaikal in Puducherry and Kankesanthurai in port in Jaffna district in Sri Lanka would begin on April 29.
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World Bank approves $700 million for crisis-hit Sri Lanka; biggest funding since IMF deal in March
World | Jun 29, 2023, 05:57 PM ISTSri Lankan crisis: The Washington-based bank said in a press statement that the World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday approved USD 700 million in financing to aid Sri Lanka in overcoming its current economic crisis and providing assistance to the poor and vulnerable.
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Sri Lanka won't become base for threats against India: President Wickremesinghe
World | Jun 28, 2023, 11:33 AM ISTInteracting with media on his tour to the UK and France, Wickremesinghe said, "We are a neutral country, but we also emphasise the fact that we cannot allow Sri Lanka to be used as a base for any threats against India."
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SL vs AFG: Today Match Prediction - Who will win 3rd ODI, Top Performers, pitch & weather report
Cricket | Jun 06, 2023, 09:40 PM ISTSL vs AFG: Today Match Prediction - Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka will face Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the series in Hambantota. The series is poised at 1-1.
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SL vs AFG 2nd ODI, Live Streaming Details: When and where to watch match on TV, online?
Cricket | Jun 03, 2023, 10:21 PM ISTSL vs AFG, 2nd ODI, Live Streaming Details When and Where to Watch Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan match. Know the date, time, venue, channels and other details.
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IPL playing spoilsport? After Rashid Khan, another player misses out on playing a crucial match
Cricket | Jun 02, 2023, 11:28 AM ISTSoon after the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL), injuries to several players are coming out. Rashid Khan is missing the first two ODIs vs Sri Lanka and now another player is missing a chance to play for his country.
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CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana rewarded for impressive IPL season, called in Sri Lanka's ODI squad
Cricket | May 30, 2023, 09:37 PM ISTSri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the first two ODIs against Afghanistan. Matheesha Pathirana has received a call for the 50-over format.
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Sri Lankan MP arrested with 3.5 kg gold worth SLR 65 lakh at Colombo airport amid economic crisis
World | May 23, 2023, 10:57 PM ISTRaheem, a member of the Muslim minority party, All Ceylon Makkal Congress, was elected to Parliament in August 2020.