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Bangladesh protests as China attempts to steal credit for Padma Bridge
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 8 (ANI): In the run-up to the inauguration of the bridge over the river Padma, Bangladesh has protested vehemently against an attempt by China to steal credit for its construction.
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Lanka Premier League 2022 to kick off on July 31
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The much-awaited tournament which is Sri Lanka's topmost domestic T20 league, with an international flavor, will be played at the RPICS, Colombo, and the MRICS, Hambantota.
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India should increase naval capabilities to counter Chinese threat in Indi
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], May 19 (ANI): China is closing in on India to get greater access to the Indian Ocean from ports in Myanmar, said a keen observer of China-Myanmar relations, who underlined that New Delhi should increase its naval capabilities to counter that.
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China gets flak for pushing Sri Lankan economy into 'debt-trap'
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 22 (ANI): As Sri Lanka faces one of the worst economic crises, China has been widely criticized for pushing the Sri Lankan economy into its 'debt trap' and for predatory behaviour such as leasing out the port of Hambantota for 99 years.
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Sri Lankan leaders use Chinese money for personal benefit, say locals arou
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Hambantota [Sri Lanka], April 10 (ANI): Amid one of the worst economic crises in Sri Lanka, locals around the country's Hambantota port blame the government for the situation the island nation is facing at present while saying that the leaders use the money they receive from China for the
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Chinese company funds TikTok account for Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], February 20 (ANI): A Chinese company -- CITS Overseas Economic Cooperation Co Ltd-- is funding the TikTok account of the Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing.
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Future leadership in Sri Lanka may cancel all corrupt Chinese projects, sa
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 11 (ANI): Hambantota Port is a contentious issue between Sri Lanka and China and the future leadership in Sri Lanka could cancel all corrupt Chinese projects and deals.
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China-backed Colombo port city under scanner over row on visiting charges
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 8 (ANI): China-backed Colombo Port City has again come under the spotlight for wrong reasons after the authorities broke their promise and imposed variable charges on the people visiting the site.
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Jaffna Kings crowned champions of Lanka Premier League 2021, beat Galle Gl
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 24 (ANI): Jaffna Kings were crowned as the champions of Lanka Premier League 2021 season after defeating Galle Gladiators by 23 runs in a high-scoring finale at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota on Thursday.
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LPL final sold out; 11,000 fans to watch
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 23 (ANI): The second season of the Lanka Premier League is set to end with a bang as 11,000 cricket-crazy fans will grace the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota to watch the final face-off of the tournament on Thursday.
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LPL final sold out, 22000 fans to grace Hambantota Stadium
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 23 (ANI): The second season of the Lanka Premier League is set to end with a bang as 22,000 cricket-crazy fans will grace the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota to watch the final face-off of the tournament on Thursday.
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LPL: We've good momentum, will try our best to win final, says Amir
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hambantota [Sri Lanka], December 23 (ANI): Galle Gladiators' pacer Mohammad Amir is confident that his team will win the Lanka Premier League (LPL) title this year since the side has a "good momentum" ahead of the summit clash.
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