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Two Indian banks to cease operations in Sri Lanka
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan 1 (ANI): The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has permitted Indian private sector lenders Axis Bank and ICICI Bank to close their operations in the island nation, according to online news portal ColomboPage.
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Maldives will not allow anyone to preach hate: former president Nasheed on
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 14 (ANI): Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed on Friday said that controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik attempt to enter the Maldives recently was prevented as the government of the island nation does not want anyone to "preach" hatred.
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Contrary to his wish, Zakir Naik was not allowed to come to Maldives, says
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 13 (ANI): Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik wanted to enter The Maldives but his request was turned down by the government of the island nation.
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Our track record testimony of Male's relations with New Delhi: Abdulla on
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Praising India for helping Male in 'difficult situations,' Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid cited the track record of his country while replying to a question whether China is playing a bigger role in the island nation.
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India has a 'bigger heart', always assisted Maldives in tough situations:
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Lauding India for having a "bigger heart", Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Wednesday said that New Delhi has always come forward to provide assistance to the island nation during difficult situations.
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New Zealand: White Island volcano erupts
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Wellington [New Zealand], Dec 9 (ANI): A volcano erupted on White Island, New Zealand on Monday, located about 48 kilometres from the eastern coast of North Island, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said.
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Maldives' parliamentary delegation to meet LS Speaker Om Birla tomorrow
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 8 (ANI): A parliamentary delegation from the Maldives led by Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of the island nation's Parliament, will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, in Parliament House Annex Extension on Monday.
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India committed to partnering with Maldives for development: PM Modi
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): India and Maldives are committed to enhancing their cooperation for peace and mutual security in the Indian Ocean region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday, as New Delhi gifted a fast interceptor vessel to the island nation in a bid to fur
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Modi to jointly inaugurate development projects with Solih, gift intercept
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): India on Wednesday will jointly inaugurate key development projects with the Maldives and also gift a fast interceptor vessel to the island nation in to further strengthen deeper maritime security between the two countries.
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ADB's first satellite financing to expand internet access in Asia and Paci
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Dec 3 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 50 million dollar agreement with Kacific Broadband Satellites International Ltd to provide affordable satellite-based, high-speed broadband internet connections to countries in Asia and the Pacific, especially i
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Invite PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 29 (ANI): Calling India the 'closest neighbour' and a 'long-standing friend', Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the island nation.
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Sri Lanka President assures to take steps to release Indian fishermen's bo
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Nov 29 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Gotayaba Rajapaksa on Friday assured that his country will take steps to release the Indian fishermen's boats which are in the island nation's custody.
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