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Sri Lanka President Dissanayake to visit India in December
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday. He will call on Prime Minister…
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Ruling NPP heading for absolute majority in Sri Lanka parliamentary poll
Colombo: The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken an unassailable lead in the parliamentary election held on Thursday. As of 6 am local time…
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Voting begins in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election
Colombo: Voting in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary poll started on Thursday to elect 225 members to the Parliament with President Anura Kumara Dissanyake seeking a majority. President Dissanyake is seeking a majority to…
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TN CM Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar on release of fishermen by SL Navy
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, requesting immediate action to secure the release of Tamil fishermen recently detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.…
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Coast guards of India, Sri Lanka hold high-level meeting in Colombo
New Delhi: Coast guards of India and Sri Lanka held a high-level meeting in Colombo on Monday as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in addressing various maritime challenges for strengthening the…
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Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishers for crossing IMBL
Chennai: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 23 Tamil fishermen early on Sunday morning for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Along with the fishermen, the Navy also seized three mechanised…
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Clinical bowling effort helps Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in 1st T20I
Dambulla: A clinical bowling performance helped Sri Lanka to a comprehensive four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of the two-match T20I series here on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage claimed 3-20…
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FBI Alleges Iranian operative planned to Kill Trump, attack Israeli tourists in SL
Washington: An Iranian national charged by the FBI for plotting assassination on president-elect Donald Trump was tasked by the Iranians to target Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, the Department of Justice has…
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Sri Lankan president, Indian envoy discuss bilateral ties, fishing issues
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha held a meeting here on Friday during which they stressed on the importance of a long-term solution to the…
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17 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy for alleged poaching
Colombo: Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation’s waters have been repatriated, according to the Indian mission here. Fishermen from both countries are…
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Over 22,000 Sri Lankans displaced due to rain-related incidents
Colombo: Over 22,000 Sri Lankans have been displaced due to recent rain-related incidents such as floods, strong winds, trees falling, and lightning, according to the country’s Disaster Management Center (DMC). In its…
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Sri Lanka: Big names missing in parliamentary elections
Colombo: Big names such as the Rajapaksa brothers, former presidents Ranil Wickremesinghe and Maithripala Sirisena are missing as the nominations for the November 14 Sri Lankan parliamentary elections closed on Friday, October…
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India assures continued support for Sri Lanka’s rebuilding of economy
Colombo: India on Friday assured continued support to Sri Lanka’s economic rebuilding and, in turn, got word from Colombo that its territory will not be allowed to be used in a manner…
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Coach Sanath Jayasuriya revives Sri Lankan cricket with help of new talent
With a bunch of exciting new players in its line up, it looks like Sri Lankan cricket is on the road to resurgence. Within the last few months, Sri Lanka has won…
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17 fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy, CM tells Centre; seeks action
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday apprised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that as many as 17 fishermen were arrested and their two boats were also seized by…
