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Former Lankan cricketer marks July 9, when protestors took to streets, as
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): As the countrywide protests continue over the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya called the 9th of July, the day when the demonstration started, a "public da
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Sri Lankan PM calls for Cabinet meeting amid political turmoil
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday held a Cabinet meeting with all the ministers at the Prime Minister's office, soon after Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa officially informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he is res
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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign, PM confirms
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): Amid mounting pressure from protesters, Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he is resigning from his post.
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South Asian nations tying luck to China's infrastructure projects and fail
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 11 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had recently accepted the fact that the island nation is participating in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a "bankrupt country."
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Indian High Commission dismisses reports of sending troops to Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 11 (ANI): The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on Sunday categorically dismissed speculative media reports about New Delhi sending its troops to Colombo as the protesters stormed into President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's official home and later broke into Prime Mini
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Sri Lankan protesters recover Rs 17 million cash from President's house
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 10 (ANI): Protesters who stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house on Saturday amid the country's worst economic crisis have recovered cash of over Sri Lankan Rupees 17 million from the mansion and handed it over to the police, local media reported.
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Sri Lankan PM residence now a 'picnic spot'
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 10 (ANI): After intruding in Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's house, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's residence in Colombo became a picnic spot for the protestors, as they take over the place -- playing carrom board, sleeping on the sofa, enjoying i
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Sri Lanka's bakery shelves to empty in next 2-3 days amid food shortage
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 10 (ANI): All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association (ACBOA) on Sunday said that bakery products including bread will be emptied from the shelves in the next two or three days amid severe food shortage in the country.
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Sri Lanka: Dhammika Perera resigns as cabinet minister
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 10 (ANI): Amid mayhem and chaos in Sri Lanka, Investment promotion Minister Dhammika Perera has resigned from his ministerial portfolio.
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Protesters set Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe's house on fire
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Sri Lankan protesters broke into Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence and set it on fire, angered by the unprecedented economic crisis.
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister announces resignation amid economic crisis
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that he will resign from his post in order to ensure the continuation of the government and the safety of all the citizens.
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Sri Lankan PM calls emergency meeting after angry protestors storm inside
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): After angry protestors on Saturday stormed inside the residence of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Colombo, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has summoned an emergency Party Leaders meeting to discuss the situation and come to a swift resolutio
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