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China a mute spectator as Sri Lanka's political upheaval poses long-term i
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 16 (ANI): As the Sri Lankan political crisis continues to rage, China has not made any comments and this has made it evident that the ouster of the Rajapaksa family from power is set to have long-term implications for the Chinese, media reports said.
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Second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan might be moved to Galle amid ec
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
fearing the logistical challenges that might arrive arise to the political protests in the capital, there is a possibility the second Test match might be moved to the Galle stadium. The first Test is also happening in Galle right now which also hosted the last three Test matches.
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Sri Lanka in talks with Russia for supply of fuel
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera on Saturday said that his government is in discussion with Russia for the purchase of fuel amid the raging energy crisis in the country.
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Sri Lanka: NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake to contest for Presidency
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): Sri Lanka's National People's Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake will contest for the President post after the parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena accepted Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation.
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Sri Lanka introduces fuel rationing scheme amid economic crisis
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara on Saturday introduced "National Fuel Pass", a fuel rationing scheme amid the raging economic crisis and shortage of fuel in the island country.
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US dollar strengthened much more against other currencies versus Indian ru
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The extent of fall in the value of the Indian rupee versus the US dollar has been lower in 2022 as compared to other major currencies. The US dollar index against six major currencies - Euro, British pound, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and th
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Colombo's supermarkets run out of food as situation worsens in crisis-marr
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): With the political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka continuing to worsen, supermarkets in the capital city of Colombo are rapidly running out of food and other essential commodities.
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UNDP, World Bank sign deal for USD 20mn to support Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], July 16 (ANI): The United Nations Development Progamme (UNDP) has signed a USD 20 million partnership agreement with the World Bank to support humanitarian, economic, and social development initiatives across all eight regions and 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
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India will continue to be supportive of economic recovery in Sri Lanka: In
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Sri Lankan Parliament meeting for electing the new President of Sri Lanka, the Indian High commissioner Gopal Baglay called on the parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Saturday and said that India will continue to be "supportive of d
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India is like brother to us, helping us a lot: Sri Lankan cricketer Karuna
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Amidst the crisis in Sri Lanka, India has extended this year alone support of over USD 3.8 billion for ameliorating the serious economic situation in the island nation
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Cannot even go for cricket practice due to fuel crisis: SL cricketer Chami
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 16 (ANI): Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne waits in a long queue at the fuel station to fill up his car after two days. A young international cricketer who made his international debut in 2019 is now upset by the recent crisis in the country.
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Pandemic, supply disruptions pose risk to food security; urgent actions ne
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): The Covid-19 pandemic, its resultant interruption in international supply chains, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine severely disrupting food, fuel and fertilizer markets, countries across the world now need to strengthen safety nets, facilitate trade, boost food
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