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77 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan government
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar. 14 (ANI): Consequent to the mutual agreement between India and Sri Lanka, 77 Indian fishermen released with efforts of High Commission of India in Colombo.
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Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah out of Colombo Test
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Mar. 13 (ANI): Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah will not be playing in the second Test against Sri Lanka beginning March 15 in Colombo.
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Will cooperate with India to investigate fishermen shooting: Sri Lanka
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Mar. 7 (ANI): In the wake of the alleged shooting incident of an Indian fisherman by the Lankan Navy, Sri Lanka on Tuesday promised to work in cooperation with India to investigate the matter, however, denying the involvement of the Navy.
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Sri Lankan Navy denies reports of shooting Indian fishermen
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Mar. 7 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy has categorically denied media reports that they shot at Indian fishermen on Monday night.
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ICC Women's WC Qualifier 2017 crossed 1.75 million-mark in live strea
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], Mar.1 (ANI): Live streaming from the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 held held last month in Colombo, Sri Lanka attracted 1.75 million views whilst clips and highlights from the event attracted a further 17.8 million views on ICC's digital and social media channels.
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Gunaratne, Dickwella named in SL Test squad
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb. 28 (ANI): Sri Lankan Batsmen Asela Gunaratne and Niroshan Dickwella have been named in the country's Test squad for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh which would be played at Galle beginning on March 7.
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Rangana Herath to lead Lanka in Bangladesh Tests
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb.28 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will lead the Sri Lanka Test squad in the two-match home series against Bangladesh beginning March 7 in Galle.
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At least seven killed in attack on prison bus in Colombo
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): At least seven people were killed in an attack on a prison bus in Colombo, according to local media reports.
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Harmanpreet, Deepti star as Indian eves clinch thrilling win in WC Qualifi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb. 21 (ANI): The Indian Women's team on Tuesday came out with yet another stupendous performance as they defeated South Africa by a solitary wicket to clinch victory in the thrilling final of the ICC 2017 Women's World Cup Qualifiers here at the P Sara Oval.
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India crush B'desh by nine wickets to qualify for Women's WC 201
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb.17 (ANI): Opener Mona Meshram and skipper Mithali Raj struck scorching half-centuries as India booked their place in the upcoming ICC Women World Cup 2017 after thrashing Bangladesh by nine wickets in their qualifying clash at Nondescripts Cricket Club here on Frida
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Sri Lanka arrests more than 1200 tri forces deserters
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb.14 (ANI): Sri Lanka Police and the Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police (SLCMP) have confirmed conducting island-wide raids to arrest tri forces personnel who have deserted the the nation's defence forces.
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Japan provides USD 34 million for improved facilities in Sri Lankan hospit
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Feb. 10 (ANI): Japan has provided 3,935 million Japanese Yen (approximately 34 million dollars) through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), for the improvement of facilities and equipment to secondary hospitals in Sri Lanka, to improve the health system an
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