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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have sought a longish break from the BCCI.© X (Twitter) India skipper Rohit Sharma and premier batter Virat Kohli are likely to be rested for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August and either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul will be asked to lead the side….
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The High Commissioner highlighted the importance of elevating Sri Lanka’s engagements with Gujarat. Ahmedabad: Rakesh Ramanlal Shah, Chairman & Managing Director for GSEC Limited, has been appointed by the Sri Lanka government as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, with consular jurisdiction covering Gujarat. Mr Shah received his Commission of Appointment on Monday…
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File photo of Sanath Jayasuriya Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach of the island nation’s cricket team ahead of its white-ball home series against India beginning later this month. The Indian team will be touring Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs, starting…
President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe. | Photo Credit: PTI Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the Presidential election as an independent candidate, his aide said on July 7. Deputy Chairman of the United National Party Ruwan Wijewardene confirmed that the presidential election will definitely be held and Mr. Wickremesinghe, 75, will contest the…
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Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 is seen berthed at Colombo harbor, Sri Lanka. File. | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka will resume permitting calls from foreign research vessels at its ports from next year, as the government “cannot only block China”. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry made the remarks to Japanese state media NHK World…
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Sri Lanka State Minister of Finance Asanka Shehan Semasinghe. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Sri Lanka has reached a debt restructuring deal with the international sovereign bondholders after protracted negotiations, state Finance Minister Shehan Semasingher said on July 4, calling it a “crucial step” in the cash-strapped country’s efforts to restore debt sustainability. In a…
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Colombo: Sri Lankan police have arrested at least 200 foreigners, the majority of them Indians, for allegedly engaging in online financial scams, a media report said on Saturday. The Criminal Investigations Department also found that funds obtained through such frauds have been deposited in bank accounts in the UK, Dubai and India. News portal NewsFirst.lk…
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Chris Silverwood and Mahela Jayawardene© X(Twitter) Sri Lanka’s head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday stepped down from the role following the team’s dismal outing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the SLC announced. Former captain Mahela Jayawardene had resigned from the post of the consultant coach on Wednesday. “Being an international coach means…
Delhi CM and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal being brought out of the courtroom at Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI U.S. issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom report The United States offered rare criticism of close partner India in a report published Wednesday on religious freedom,…
“Concluded a productive visit to Sri Lanka”, S Jaishankar stated in a a post on X. Colombo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has concluded his one-day official visit to Sri Lanka. He said that India will always be a “reliable friend and a dependable partner” for Sri Lanka. He also shared a video of glimpses…
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