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  • ‘Violation of basic etiquette,’ says India on China’s remarks on docking of its vessel in Sri Lanka

    ‘Violation of basic etiquette,’ says India on China’s remarks on docking of its vessel in Sri Lanka

    Scroll Staff
    · Aug 28, 2022 · 08:25 am
  • Sri Lanka defers visit of Chinese ship amid India’s concerns, Beijing says ‘completely unjustified’

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    Scroll Staff
    · Aug 09, 2022 · 11:03 am
  • Sri Lanka to give India control of its loss-making airport in Hambantota

    Sri Lanka to give India control of its loss-making airport in Hambantota

    Scroll Staff
    · Jul 06, 2018 · 02:57 pm
  • Ex-Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa denies report of Chinese funding in his election campaign

    Ex-Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa denies report of Chinese funding in his election campaign

    Scroll Staff
    · Jul 01, 2018 · 05:13 pm
  • The big news: First phase of Gujarat elections records 68% turnout, and nine other top stories

    The big news: First phase of Gujarat elections records 68% turnout, and nine other top stories

    Scroll Staff
    · Dec 09, 2017 · 08:29 pm
  • Sri Lanka hands over Hambantota Port to Chinese company on a 99-year lease

    Sri Lanka hands over Hambantota Port to Chinese company on a 99-year lease

    Scroll Staff
    · Dec 09, 2017 · 07:39 pm
  • Why India wants to buy the world’s emptiest airport in Sri Lanka

    Why India wants to buy the world’s emptiest airport in Sri Lanka

    David Brewster
    · Dec 06, 2017 · 07:30 pm
  • Sri Lanka signs Rs 6,500-crore deal with China to handle Hambantota port

    Sri Lanka signs Rs 6,500-crore deal with China to handle Hambantota port

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    · Jul 29, 2017 · 07:03 pm
  • Sri Lanka to deploy game wardens to stop elephants from disrupting Zimbabwe ODIs at Hambantota

    Sri Lanka to deploy game wardens to stop elephants from disrupting Zimbabwe ODIs at Hambantota

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    · Jul 03, 2017 · 03:17 pm