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Robust historical ties between India, Maldives getting stronger
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
It is believed the earliest settlers in the Maldives, who had moved there in the 5th century BCE, were probably ethnic Sinhalese and Dravidian Buddhists from modern Sri Lanka and South India.
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Have confidence in India's leadership to promote diplomacy, dialogue: Pres
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As India assumed the Presidency of the G20, Male's support doesn't come as a surprise as bilateral relations between the two countries extend to many areas and are free of politically contentious issues.
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Galle Face area in Sri Lanka echoes with 'Go Gota Go'
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 15 (ANI): Sinhalese, Tamils, and Muslims gathered at Galle Face Green, the main beachfront in the capital Colombo, outside Sri Lankan President's secretariat and raised 'Go Gota Go' slogans and also held President Gotabaya Rajapaksa responsible for the country's
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Sri Lankan plaque scripted in Chinese evokes fury, concern over omission o
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 25 (ANI): Concerns over the elevation of Chinese languages over official languages of Sri Lanka have emerged after a plaque made to declare the opening of a Chinese-gifted Smart Library of Attorney General's (AG) Department was scripted in Sinhalese, English and Chin
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Sri Lanka blocks social media platforms after Sinhalese-Muslim clashes
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 6 (ANI): Sri Lankan on Monday temporarily blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and some social media platforms as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of false information a day after clashes broke out between ethnic Sinhalese group and minority Muslims.
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Sri Lanka President celebrates Sinhala & Tamil New Year
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 16 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena performed New Year rituals at his official residence in Colombo.
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SLC promises new coach Hathurusingha greater autonomy
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Dec 21 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) has announced that the new head coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, will be given more say in the team management system.
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Situation under control after communal violence in Sri Lanka
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Nov 19 (ANI): The situation in Sri Lanka's Gintota after communal clashes between Sinhalese and Muslims has been brought under control, the Colombo Page reported.
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MDMK staged protest over Sinhalese objection to Vaiko's speech
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 27(ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) party member on Wednesday staged protest outside Sri Lankan High Commissioner over Sinhalese objection to MDMK general secretary Vaiko's speech at a UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet.
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Colombo Test: Mendis, Karunaratne lead Lanka's fight back against Ind
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Aug.5 (ANI): Indian bowlers were seen struggling against Kusal Mendis and Dimuth Karunaratne, as Sri Lanka staged a strong fight back to reach 209-2 at stumps after being asked to follow-on the third day of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Saturday.
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Colombo Test: Ashwin's fi-fer helps India bundle out Lanka for 183
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Aug.5 (ANI): Ravichandran Ashwin scalped a five-wicket haul as India bowled out Sri Lanka for 183 in their first innings on the third day of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here on Saturday.
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Colombo Test: Ashwin strikes twice after India pile up 622-9
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Aug.4 (ANI): Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck twice in quick session to reduce Sri Lanka to 50-2, at the end of the second day's play of the second Test of the three-match series at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
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