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After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup
Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday named a 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, effectively reversing a previous threat by board chairman Mohsin Naqvi to boycott the event in solidarity with Bangladesh.…
- India
7 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lanka Navy for alleged poaching
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested seven Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in the island nation’s territorial waters. The fishermen were arrested and their two trawlers seized on Tuesday, January 20,…
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Little scope for Gen Z-led revolution in Iran, at least for now
When widespread protest and violence, especially by the youths, led to the overthrow of the parties in power in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal in the post-pandemic years, Iran – though single-handedly…
- Sports
Not sure we will play in T20 WC in India: Bangladesh captain
Dhaka: Bangladesh captain Litton Das said he is “not sure” whether his country would be competing in next month’s T20 World Cup amid the prolonged tussle over the team’s refusal to play…
- World
IMF to assess economic damage in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess damage from Cyclone Ditwah and discuss the implications for the country’s…
- Sports
Mustafizur unlikely to get any compensation
Kolkata: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to receive any financial compensation after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders on the instructions of the BCCI, despite having no role in the circumstances…
- Sports
Injured Pak pacer Shaheen Afridi to return home from BBL
Karachi: Experienced Pakistan left-arm pace bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi will return home from Australia later on Wednesday with doubts over his availability for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka…
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Photo: India defeats SL by 15 runs, complete 5-0 series whitewash
Thiruvananthapuram: India’s players celebrate a wicket during the fifth T20 International cricket match of a series between India Women and Sri Lanka Women, at Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Tuesday, Dec.…
- World
Sri Lankan police detain Tamil politician for questioning
Colombo: A Sri Lankan Tamil politician and an ex-minister has been detained for questioning by the police after a weapon issued to him was found in possession of a criminal. Douglas Devananda,…
- World
Cyclone Ditwah causes nearly Rs 75 bn damage to Sri Lanka’s infrastructure
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority has incurred a loss of nearly Rs 75 billion due to the destruction of roads and bridges caused by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah, a parliamentary oversight…
- Delhi
India’s mobile hospital treats Over 2200 in Sri Lanka relief
Colombo: A mobile hospital set up by India in Sri Lanka has provided medical care to over 2,200 people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, as New Delhi ramped up its assistance to the…
- India
Cyclone Ditwah: Indian envoy meets Sri Lanka corporate leaders
Colombo: Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Saturday met Sri Lankan corporate leaders and reiterated India’s continued support for the cyclone-hit island nation, where the disaster has claimed over 600 lives so…
- India
India expands humanitarian assistance in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Colombo: India has continued its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with extensive air, sea and ground operations delivering urgent relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian…
- News
Sri Lanka declares 22 districts disaster zones after Cyclone Ditwah devastation
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Wednesday declared 22 of the country’s 25 administrative districts as ‘disaster zones’ even as a special cabinet meeting approved supplementary expenditure estimates for recovery work in the aftermath…
- Pakistan
Pakistan accuses India of Hindering Sri Lanka relief efforts
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday alleged that its relief operations for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka were being “hampered by lack of cooperation” by India by delaying permission to use its airspace, a claim India…