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Sri Lanka To Accelerate Colombo Port City Development

World News | ANI | Sunday December 8, 2019

The Sri Lankan government will firmly support and accelerate the development of the Colombo Port City project constructed by China to ensure that it will emerge as a new business hub in the island country, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said at a grand ceremony marking the opening of the project for the investors on Saturday.

Newly-Elected Lankan President Accepts Imran Khan's Invite To Visit Pakistan: Report

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2019

Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has accepted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's invitation to visit his country, the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said today.

India Banned Onion Exports. Now Asia Has Eye-Watering Prices

India News | Reuters | Wednesday October 2, 2019

From Kathmandu to Colombo, it's a kitchen nightmare: Onion prices have gone crazy. That's because India, the world's biggest seller of the Asian diet staple, has banned exports after extended monsoon downpours delayed harvests and supplies shriveled.

Lankan Troops Taken Off Peacekeeping By UN Over War Crime Accused General

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 27, 2019

The United Nations has suspended Sri Lankan troops from peacekeeping duties after Colombo ignored repeated warnings and appointed a general accused of war crimes to head its army.

BCCI's Post Remembering Sachin Tendulkar's Maiden ODI Hundred Turns Twitter Nostalgic

Prakash Rai | Monday September 9, 2019

The cricket board posted a video of Sachin Tendulkar's maiden ODI century which he scored on September 9, 1994 -- exactly 25 years ago.

Kusal Mendis Falls Off Bike While Celebrating Sri Lanka's Series Win Against Bangladesh - Watch

Friday August 2, 2019

Kusal Mendis was taking a prize motorcycle for a spin around the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and lost balance and fell off.

2nd ODI: Sri Lanka Seal Series Against Bangladesh With Easy Win

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 29, 2019

Avishka Fernando hit a quick-fire half-century as Sri Lanka eased to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the second one-day international to seal the three-match series.

Rohit Sharma Pays Tribute To "Match Winner" Lasith Malinga As He Bids Adieu To ODIs

Ajay Pal Singh | Friday July 26, 2019

Lasith Malinga finished his ODI career on a high as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 91 runs in the first game of the 3-match series.

Lasith Malinga "Happy" To Make Way For Younger Sri Lankans

Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 25, 2019

Lasith Malinga said his exit is an opportunity for new players to prove themselves and prepare for the next World Cup.

Colombo Safe After Blasts, Says Bangladesh Skipper Tamim Iqbal

Agence France-Presse | Monday July 22, 2019

Bangladesh will play three One-Day Internationals on July 26, 28 and 31 at the Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo.

PM Modi Gets Samadhi Buddha Statue As Gift From Lankan President Sirisena

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a special gift, a replica of the Samadhi Buddha Statue, from "special friend" Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena after the two leaders met in Colombo on Sunday.

"Terror Cannot Defeat Spirit Of Sri Lanka," Says PM In Colombo: 10 Points

India News | Anindita Sanyal | Sunday June 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Sri Lankan capital Colombo this morning, made an unscheduled stop at one of the churches hit during the Easter Sunday terror attacks. "Cowardly acts of terror cannot defeat the spirit of Sri Lanka. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka," he said in his tribute. The Prime Minister was the...

PM Modi Is The First World leader To Visit Sri Lanka After Easter Blasts

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday June 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on his way back to India from Maldives where he was on his first overseas trip after getting elected as Prime Minister for a second term. PM Modi is the first world leaderto visit the island nation over two months after the serial bombings on Easter left more than 250 dead.

Cricket World Cup 2019, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Nuwan Pradeep, Sri Lanka Player To Watch

Jaideep Ghosh | Thursday June 6, 2019

Nuwan Pradeep played a key role in Sri Lanka's win over Afghanistan as they successfully defended a modest total.

In Counter To China, India Scores Big Sri Lanka Port Deal With Japan

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 28, 2019

Sri Lanka Tuesday announced it is entering into partnership with India and Japan to develop a deep-sea container terminal next to a controversial $500-million Chinese-run container jetty in Colombo harbour.