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US donates 3,000 metric tons of food to feed Sri Lankan school children
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 27 (ANI): The United States through the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and in partnership with Save the Children, donated 320 metric tons of split yellow peas as a part of 3,000 metric tons of food to nourish school children across Sri Lanka.
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Has China's Belt & Road Initiative lost its lustre?
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], August 27 (ANI): Almost ten years after the inception of China's ambitious Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), London- based NGO The Democracy Forum invited a panel of experts to an August 25 virtual seminar to discuss the gains and costs of this global project.
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Sri Lanka: Devastating crisis for children, a 'cautionary tale' for South
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 27 (ANI): Staple foods have become unaffordable, warned UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei as the island nation continues to suffer its worst financial slump since its independence.
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K'taka CM announces 'Chennigaraya Swamy Study Chair' in Tumkur university
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Tumkur (Karnataka)[India], August 27 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday announced the setting up of Sri Chennigaraya Swamy Study Chair at Tumkur University to study the history of Chennigaraya Swamy community as well as to tell the rich history and heritage of the com
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Wait for a medal at the BWF World Championships extended for Dhruv Kapila
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Fighting for a podium finish, the Indian pair was looking to create an upset in the quarterfinals. They were faced with the uphill task of winning against the world number three duo of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.
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WHO pledges to provide USD 4 million worth medical supplies to Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 26 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to provide essential medical supplies worth USD 4 million to Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe requests China for debt restructuring amid ec
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 25 (ANI): Amid economic turmoil, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged China on Thursday to restructure its debt as Beijing is Colombo's largest bilateral lender.
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Sri Lanka suffered loss of USD 6.9 mn in Chinese fertilizer deal
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 25 (ANI): The fertilizer deal between Sri Lanka and China has caused the island nation's exchequer a loss of USD 6.9 million as the stock of fertilizer was rejected in December 2021 over reports that it contained harmful bacteria.
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India urges its nationals in Sri Lanka to exercise caution, examine curren
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): At a time when Sri Lanka is facing a severe economic crisis and a steep currency depreciation, India on Thursday urged its nationals living in Sri Lanka to exercise caution and examine the currency convertibility and fuel situation in the island nation car
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Former Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam calls for release of Indian fishermen d
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Chennai [Tamil Nadu], August 25 (ANI): Citing the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam urged the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take steps for the release of fishermen.
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Smart Cities Council India Awards Smart Projects
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 25 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Amid connecting cities and technology, there is an immense opportunity for a self-reliant, inclusive, and sustainable future. Driving this will be the 7th Smart Urbanation 2022 to be held on August 26 at the Hotel Sahara Star
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FairPlay News roped in as the official national team sponsor of the Sri La
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The CEO of Sri Lanka cricket welcomed the new sponsors aboard and hoped the partnership will prove beneficial for Sri Lankan cricket.
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