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SAFF U-20 Championship: India registers first win defeating Sri Lanka 4-0
Updated : 4 years ago IST
After a barren first half, goals from Himanshu Jangra (50th minute), a brace from Parthiv Gogoi (69th and 90+3rd minutes), and Gurkirat Singh (73rd minute) made the difference between the two teams
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Makeshift brothels crop up in Sri Lanka as economic hardship pushes women
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 30 (ANI): In Sri Lanka, which is battling a crushing economic crisis, is now facing another predicament with its women, most of them who have lost their jobs in the textile sector, now forced to become sex workers to earn a livelihood.
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1990 Suwa Seriya: India's life-saving gift to Sri Lanka celebrates 6th ann
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 30 (ANI): Sri Lanka's free ambulance service 1990 Suwa Seriya, which was provided to Sri Lanka under Indian grant assistance, turned six this year on Friday.
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Japan hands over medical supplies consignment to Sri Lanka
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 29 (ANI): The Japanese government came forward to help Sri Lanka and handed over the first consignment of a total donation of USD 1.5 million of essential medicines through UNICEF to meet the urgent needs of the population.
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India committed to assist Sri Lanka in overcoming economic crisis: Preside
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Newly-elected President Droupadi Murmu while extending felicitations to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that India has been committed to assist the people of Sri Lanka in overcoming the challenges posed by the economic crises.
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CWG 2022: Carried on rhythm from Sri Lanka tour, says Renuka Singh on her
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Renuka had brilliant figures of 4/18, but it did not take India to a win against Australia
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Credit agency S&P cut Pakistan's credit outlook rating to negative
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 29 (ANI): As Pakistan's economy slumps to a new low, ratings by S&P Global, an American credit rating agency, has cut Pakistan's credit outlook to negative and markets think that Pakistan might soon follow Sri Lanka into debt default and economic crisis, media
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Sri Lankan government initiates talks to form 'All-party' government
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 29 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government initiated a negotiation with the opposition parties on Thursday in a bid to form an 'all-party' government.
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World Bank says no plan to offer new financing to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): The World Bank has no plan to offer new financing to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place in the island country, which is facing its worst crisis.
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Pakistan on brink of economic collapse
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 28 (ANI): With the depleting foreign currency reserves and rising inflation, Pakistan is on the brink of economic collapse and heading towards a path similar to the economic downfall of Sri Lanka.
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Dalai Lama advocates democracy, freedom for the world: Sri Lankan professo
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 28 (ANI): The Dalai Lama, one of the most admired spiritual leaders, is an icon who advocates democracy and freedom not only for his country but also for the world, a Sri Lanka-based professor said.
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SAFF U20 C'ships: India look to pick themselves up ahead of Sri Lanka clas
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Speaking on the eve of the Sri Lanka game, head coach Shanmugam Venkatesh outlined the importance of all sticking together and getting the job done.
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