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China's dominance at Hambantota Port worry many
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Hambantota [Sri Lanka], Feb 7 (ANI): As Sri Lanka celebrated 70 years of independence on February 4 from the UK, its people fear that the country faces a new form of colonialism, which is China.
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`Injured` Mathews ruled out of B'desh T20Is
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb 6 (ANI): Limited-overs skipper Angelo Mathews' injury troubles continue to hurt Sri Lanka as he has been ruled out of the two-match T20I series against Bangladesh, beginning February 15 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
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India, Lanka need to discuss fisheries issue: Envoy
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Chitranganee Wagiswara on Tuesday advised the governments of India and Sri Lanka discuss the fisheries issues.
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Marg ERP plans business expansion in Sri Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 17 (ANI): Marg ERP Ltd., the country's fastest growing business solution software provider is moving forward towards business expansion plans in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka SC rules down Sirisena's six year term proposal
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan 15 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has shot down the proposal of President Maithripala Sirisena staying on in office for a year longer, officials said on Monday.
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Lakmal named Lanka vice-captain for B'desh Tests
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan. 13 (ANI): Fast bowler Suranga Lakmal has been named as the vice-captain of the 16-man Sri Lanka squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, beginning January 31 at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
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'Uncapped' Madushanka in Lanka squad for B'desh ODI tri-series
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan 9 (ANI): Uncapped fast bowler Shehan Madushanka has been included in the 16-man Sri Lanka squad for this month's ODI tri-series in Bangladesh.
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Angelo Mathews re-appointed as Lanka's limited-overs captain
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan 9 (ANI): All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been reappointed as the captain of Sri Lanka's limited-overs side, less than six months after stepping down from the post.
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Lanka may get new ODI captain; Mathews, Chandimal in contention
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan 4 (ANI): Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are in the running to be appointed captain of Sri Lanka's ODI squad, replacing current skipper Thisara Perera.
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Sri Lanka seek release of 70 Indian fishermen
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec 28 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Government on Thursday said that it will intercede with courts for the release of 70 Indian fishermen lodged in prison as a gesture of goodwill.
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SLC promises new coach Hathurusingha greater autonomy
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec 21 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) has announced that the new head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, will be given more say in the team management system.
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Sri Lanka holds mass wedding for 50 Chinese couples
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec 18 (ANI): In a bid to promote Sri Lanka as a tourist destination, 50 Chinese couple tied the knot at a mass ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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