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Sri Lankan crisis a 'serious' matter, says EAM Jaishankar
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday called the economic crisis in Sri Lanka is a "serious" matter and highlighted India's help to the island nation.
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India steps up vigil along border with Sri Lanka, more hovercrafts, patrol
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Amid a major political crisis in Sri Lanka, the Indian Coast Guard has deployed its hovercrafts, aircraft and patrol boats to keep an eye on the maritime border with the island nation to prevent any possible influx of refugees or anti-India elements from the
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India stands with Sri Lankans as they seek to realise their aspirations: M
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India stands with the people of Sri Lanka as they seek prosperity and progress through democratic means and constitutional framework and continue to follow the development in the island country, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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450 kgs of sea cucumber seized in Tamil Nadu; 2 held
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Irumeni (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 10 (ANI): As many as 450 kilograms of sea cucumber--hoarded at Irumeni Beach in Tamil Nadu have been seized by a team of the Forest Department.
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Congress expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka, hopes India will continue to
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka and its people amid the grave economic crisis and hoped India will continue to assist its people and government.
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Sri Lanka: The last remaining Rajapaksa announces resignation, dramatic pi
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 10 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday agreed to step down from his post hours after thousands of protesters stormed his official residence in the capital of Colombo, forcing him to flee to an unknown location.
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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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UNHRC calls for restraint ahead of Sri Lanka protest
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of what is expected to be a large demonstration in Colombo on Saturday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Sri Lankan authorities to show restraint in the policing of assemblies and ensure every necessary effort to prevent violence.
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Ahead of Saturday protest, curfew imposed in several areas in Sri Lanka
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Ahead of a massive protest on Saturday demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's police imposed a curfew in several police divisions in Western Province with effect from 9 pm local time Friday until further notice.
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Sri Lanka IOC restricts petrol sale amid fuel shortage
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 28 (ANI): Amid the economic crisis and severe fuel shortage in Sri Lanka, Indian Oil's subsidiary in Sri Lanka, Lanka IOC (Indian Oil Corporation) announced to restrict the sale of petrol to a maximum of Rs 7000 for four-wheelers, with immediate effect.
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Sri Lankan navy thwarts migration attempt, detains over 100 people
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 28 (ANI): Sri Lankan navy detained over 100 people in two days, who were trying to migrate to Australia by boat, a local media reported citing the Sri Lankan Navy media unit.
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Sri Lanka to use USD 70 million from Indian credit line to import food
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 25 (ANI): Sri Lankan government had given its approval to make the use of another USD 70 million from the USD 1 billion Line of Credit (LoC) extended by India during the ongoing crisis to import essential food items.
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