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Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka, curfew in Kandy
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Mar 6 (ANI): The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday has decided to impose a state of emergency for 10 days to control law and order in the country, following the violence against the minority community in Kandy district over the last two days.
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Nestle Malaysia defends Milo against viral video
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], Feb 15 (ANI): Nestle Malaysia on Wednesday released a statement defending its chocolate and malt powder product, Milo, following public criticism, over its drink.
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Sri Lanka ruling alliance faces humiliation at local elections
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka] February 12 (ANI): Sri Lanka's ruling alliance suffered a humiliating defeat in the local elections, which is seen as a test of its leadership, as the party of former president Mahinda Rajapakse stood victorious, Al Jazeera reported.
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Sri Lanka SC rules down Sirisena's six year term proposal
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Jan 15 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has shot down the proposal of President Maithripala Sirisena staying on in office for a year longer, officials said on Monday.
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Sri Lankan President's brother arrested for road accident
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], Sept 10 (ANI): The Polonnaruwa Police have arrested brother of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena in connection with road accident that killed a motor cyclist and his pillion rider on Saturday.
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Sushma discusses bilateral and regional cooperation with Sri Lankan Presid
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 1 (ANI): Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo and discussed bilateral issues of mutual collaboration and issues related to regional cooperation.
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Sri Lankan President directs police to strengthen security for judges
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 24 (ANI): Condemning the shooting attack aimed at the Jaffna High Court Judge M. Illanchelian, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to initiate a special program to strengthen the security of judges.
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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh pledge to enhance ties on all fronts
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 15 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday issued a joint statement pledging to strengthen bilateral relations and expressed their "deep satisfaction" on the signing of 14 agreements of cooperation in tr
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Bangladesh, Sri Lanka sign 14 agreements
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 14 (ANI):Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Friday signed 14 agreements, including one between Shipping Corporations of the two countries in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and President Maithripala Sirisena.
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Sri Lankan President on three-day Bangladesh visit
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday left for Bangladesh for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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International Vesak Day: 'PM Modi one of our own', says Sri Lank
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May12 (ANI): On the second day of his Sri Lankan tour ,Prime Minister Narendra Modi today participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations, which is observed as one of the biggest festivals among Buddhists.
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PM Modi's Lanka visit: Vesak Day celebrations on second day's ag
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, will be attending the International Vesak Day celebrations and interact with leading Buddhist spiritual leaders, scholars and theologians, along with Sri Lankan President Maithripala S
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