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SL vs AUS: Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya attains best bowling figures by a La
Updated : 4 years ago IST
He achieved this landmark during the second and final Test against Australia at Galle on Monday
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We are so grateful: David Warner pens heartfelt message to Sri Lankan fans
Updated : 4 years ago IST
The star batter of Australia David Warner on Monday took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message for the Sri Lankan fans, thanking them for hosting Australia 'during what is an extremely difficult time'.
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Sri Lankans turn to bicycles amid fuel shortage, skyrocketing prices
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 12 (ANI): As hundreds of Sri Lankans continue to queue up at petrol pumps across the debt-ridden country every day amid fuel shortage, a large number of people are ditching their cars and motorcycles for bicycles for their daily commute.
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Sri Lankan President signs resignation letter, parliament to make public a
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 12 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday signed his resignation letter dated July 13 which will be handed over to the speaker of Parliament to make a public announcement on Wednesday.
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Former minister Basil Rajapaksa tries to flee Sri Lanka, stopped from boar
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 12 (ANI): Sri Lanka's former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is the youngest brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was stopped from boarding a flight to Dubai on Monday evening, local media reported.
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Sri Lanka crisis: UN calls for dialogue to ensure smooth govt transition
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New York [US], July 12 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for dialogue to ensure a smooth transition of government in Sri Lanka and find sustainable solutions to the economic crisis.
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BJP is pro-rich: HD Kumaraswamy
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 12 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) legislative party leader HD Kumaraswamy criticized the BJP government in Karnataka and at the Centre, saying that the 'BJP is pro-rich and is looting people's money in the name of development.
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UN calls for smooth transition of govt in Sri Lanka
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): The United Nations has called for a smooth transition to a legitimate government in Sri Lanka in the wake of rising tension in the island nation due to a severe economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka: SJB's Sajith Premadasa nominated for interim presidency
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): Sri Lanka's main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on Monday unanimously decided to nominate Sajith Premadasa for the interim president's post.
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Sri Lankan President meets country's defence chiefs amid political unrest
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): Amid the political and economic unrest in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa met with the tri-force commanders and the Chief of Defence staff, local media reported.
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Stand in solidarity with Sri Lankan people, calls for dialogue: UN chief
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New York [US], July 11 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stands in solidarity with the Sri Lankan people and calls on all stakeholders to engage in dialogue to ensure a smooth transition of government and to find sustainable solutions to the economic crisis, his spokesperson said
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UAE's flydubai suspends operations to Sri Lanka amid political unrest
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Dubai [UAE], July 11 (ANI): After protests intensified in Sri Lanka amid political and economic unrest in the country, UAE's flydubai has suspended its flights to the South Asian country.
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