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Stalin appeals to people to contribute to humanitarian relief material for
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday appealed to people to contribute to the humanitarian relief material to be sent to the people of Sri Lanka in their economic crisis situation.
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Protest at Sri Lanka's 'Galle Face' continues for 24th day as government f
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri lanka], May 3 (ANI): As the ongoing economic crisis continues to fuel unrest in the Island country, the protests at 'Galle Face' in Colombo in front of the Presidential Secretariat continued for the 24th day on Monday even as the government faces the prospect of a no-confidence
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15 people summoned for statement in Sri Lanka's Mirihana protest
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri lanka], May 2 (ANI): In another anti-government protest witnessed in Sri Lanka in the Mirihana area, 15 protesters were summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to record a special statement.
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Sri Lanka to amend electricity law to remove impediments to procurement
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri lanka], May 2 (ANI): Sri Lanka will amend its electricity law to remove impediments to procurement, said Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera on Monday.
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'Situation in Sri Lanka pitiable', DMK MP welcomes Jaishankar's decision o
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP TKS Elangovan on Monday said that the situation in Sri Lanka, which is undergoing a severe economic crisis, is "pitiable" and further welcomed the decision of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to accept the request
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Sri Lanka: Riot cops deployed at protest site, leave after protesters obje
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri lanka], May 2 (ANI): A tense situation erupted in Sri Lanka's Galle Face protest site after the riot police were deployed on the ground, resulting in protesters engaging in a verbal battle and eventually asking the riot police to leave the site.
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Stalin thanks Jaishankar for accepting TN's request to supplement India's
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin thanked the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu's request on supplementing India's humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, an island nation gripped by the severe economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka: Former President Sirisena calls for fresh elections
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 2 (ANI): Addressing a May Day rally organised by his party in Polonnaruwa, former Sri Lanka President and the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday called for fresh elections in the country.
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Sri Lanka's parliament session to begin from Wednesday
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 2 (ANI): Amid a simmering political crisis in the Island country, Sri Lanka's parliament is set to convene on Wednesday in a session that may see a no-confidence motion being brought against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution of aid, Jaishankar informs Tamil
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): After Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution seeking permission to supply rice and essential medicines as aid to Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said that Tamil Nadu Government's assistance can supplement what is being provided by the Gov
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Bowser owner warns fresh fuel shortage to hit Sri Lanka from tomorrow
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 1 (ANI): Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners'on Sunday warned of fresh fuel shortage from Monday due to the recent anti-government strikes in the country that had resulted in the suspension of fuel transport operations.
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Sri Lankan Opposition leader slams govt for being reckless
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 1 (ANI): As Sri Lanka faces one of the worst economic crises since gaining independence, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa slammed Sri Lankan government for being reckless, and asked the masses to observe a "Black May Day" this year.
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