Sri Lanka
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SL tightens monetary policy with significant increase of interest rates
Colombo: As economic crisis continues, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has tightened its monetary policy with a significant increase of interest rates amid inflationary pressure. Issuing a statement on Friday, the bank…
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Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa won’t quit, ready to hand over government
Colombo: According to Daily Mirror, Rajapaksa held political meetings on Monday even as public protests continued against shortages of essential goods and electricity power cuts. Parliament is scheduled to convene for the…
- Bollywood
Jacqueline wishes peace for Sri Lankan people amid country’s economic crisis
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing economic crisis in her home country, Jacqueline Fernandez shared a message extending support to the Sri Lankan people on her social media. Taking to her Instagram handle,…
- World
Sri Lankan cabinet resigns after protests demand govt to step down
Colombo: With increasing street protests demanding Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s government to step down, the country’s Cabinet of Ministers except Rajapaksa have resigned. Following a meeting with the Prime Minister,…
- India
Troops not going to Sri Lanka: India
New Delhi: India on Saturday dismissed claims that New Delhi is sending its troops to Sri Lanka amid an emergency imposed in the island nation, saying it is a fake information. Indian…
- World
Sri Lanka imposes curfew ahead of Sunday protest
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has imposed an island-wide curfew from Saturday evening to Monday morning ahead of a plan for a massive apolitical public protest on Sunday. The Government Information Department…
- World
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency amid unrest
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday declared a state of emergency in the country giving the security forces wide authority to arrest and detain suspects with immediate effect. Rajapaksa has…
- Sports
Axar Patel added to India’s squad for day-night Test against Sri Lanka
Mumbai: The All-India Senior Selection Committee has added all-rounder Axar Patel to India’s squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka to be played from March 12-16 in Bengaluru. The all-rounder has…
- Sports
India vs SL: I would give Rohit 9.5 out of 10, Gavaskar praises India captain
Mohali: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar showered praise on Rohit Sharma, saying the new captain got his field placements and bowling changes right in their innings and 222-run victory over Sri Lanka in…
- Andhra Pradesh
Sri Lanka-India bilateral naval exercise begins in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam: The ninth edition of India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise) began at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Monday. The Bilateral Maritime Exercise is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from…
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India vs Sri Lanka Mohali cricket test match
Mohali: India’s Ravindra Jadeja celebrates his century during the 2nd day of 1st cricket test match between India and Sri Lanka, at IS Bindra PCA Stadium, Mohali, Saturday, March 05, 2022. (PTI…
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1st Test: Jadeja, bowlers help India extend stronghold over Sri Lanka
Mohali: Ravindra Jadeja’s career-best 175 was the centerpiece of another strong show by India’s batting before the bowlers took four wickets to help the hosts in extending their stronghold over Sri Lanka…
- Sports
BCCI allows 50 percent crowd for 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday allowed a 50 percent attendance crowd for the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to…
- Sports
Ishan Kishan ruled out of third T20I against Sri Lanka
Dharamsala: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka after being struck on the helmet in the second T20I here, the BCCI confirmed on Sunday.…
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IND vs SL: Rohit Sharma becomes most-capped player in T20I cricket
Dharamsala: Adding another feather to his cap, India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday became the most-capped T20I player after taking part in his 125th game during the third and final match against…
