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Sri Lanka's Most-Wanted Man Arrested In Indonesia, To Be Extradited
Sri Lanka's most-wanted man has been arrested in Indonesia and will be extradited to face charges including gunning down a rival inside a court, officials said Thursday.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved To ICU A Day After Being Jailed
Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.
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Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Alleged Fund Misuse
Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's former President, has been arrested for alleged misuse of government funds.
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US, Bangladesh, UK Lead Tourist Arrivals In India Over Last 5 Years: Data
The US, Bangladesh, the UK, Australia and Canada were the top five source countries for Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in the last five years, according to data shared by the government.
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Muhammad Yunus Praises Bangladesh's Trade Deal With US, Compares It To India
The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus has congratulated Bangladesh's tariff negotiators following a trade deal with the United States. Yunus also referred to the stalemate over trade.
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court Stops Land Grab From War-Affected Tamils
Sri Lanka's top court halted a government move to acquire land in northern regions still reeling from the consequences 16 years after the end of a decades-long civil war.
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Sri Lankan Cricketers Seek Court's Intervention In Tax Dispute
Sri Lankan cricketers have sought the intervention of Court of Appeal following a personal income tax dispute with the game's governing body.
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After Worst Crash In Decades, Sri Lanka To Monitor Bus Drivers Using AI
Sri Lanka will use artificial intelligence to monitor bus drivers and make seat belts mandatory on public transport, a government minister said on Wednesday, after the country's worst bus crash in two decades killed 23 people.
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Sri Lanka Is Facing A Nationwide Power Outage. The Reason Is A Monkey
An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout on Sunday, government officials said.
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Sri Lanka President Vows To Transform Country's 'Corrupt' Image
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government is committed to transforming Sri Lanka's global image from a country known for corrupt governance.
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Key Abu Dhabi Fund, Sri Lanka Port Authority, Tanzanian Government Reaffirm Support For Adani Group
Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), one of the largest sovereign funds that manages assets close to $100 billion, has reaffirmed its support to the Adani Group, saying its outlook on investments in the group remains unchanged
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A Few Israelis Remain In Sri Lanka Surfing Town Despite Terrorism Warning
The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli government to immediately leave due to the threat of a possible terrorist attack.
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Why Sri Lanka's President Has Called For A Snap General Election - 5 Facts
Sri Lanka will hold a parliamentary election on November 14, the government announced on Tuesday, less than two months after the island nation elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new President.
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Sri Lankan Government Apologises For "Forced" Cremation Of Muslim Covid Victims
Sri Lanka's government Tuesday formally apologised to the island's Muslim minority for forcing cremations on Covid victims, disregarding WHO assurances that burials in line with Islamic rites were safe.
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Sri Lanka Appoints Rakesh Ramanlal Shah As Honorary Consul In Gujarat
Rakesh Ramanlal Shah, Chairman & Managing Director for GSEC Limited, has been appointed by the Sri Lanka government as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, with consular jurisdiction covering Gujarat.
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Sri Lanka's Most-Wanted Man Arrested In Indonesia, To Be Extradited
Sri Lanka's most-wanted man has been arrested in Indonesia and will be extradited to face charges including gunning down a rival inside a court, officials said Thursday.
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved To ICU A Day After Being Jailed
Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.
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Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Alleged Fund Misuse
Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's former President, has been arrested for alleged misuse of government funds.
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US, Bangladesh, UK Lead Tourist Arrivals In India Over Last 5 Years: Data
The US, Bangladesh, the UK, Australia and Canada were the top five source countries for Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India in the last five years, according to data shared by the government.
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Muhammad Yunus Praises Bangladesh's Trade Deal With US, Compares It To India
The Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus has congratulated Bangladesh's tariff negotiators following a trade deal with the United States. Yunus also referred to the stalemate over trade.
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court Stops Land Grab From War-Affected Tamils
Sri Lanka's top court halted a government move to acquire land in northern regions still reeling from the consequences 16 years after the end of a decades-long civil war.
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Sri Lankan Cricketers Seek Court's Intervention In Tax Dispute
Sri Lankan cricketers have sought the intervention of Court of Appeal following a personal income tax dispute with the game's governing body.
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After Worst Crash In Decades, Sri Lanka To Monitor Bus Drivers Using AI
Sri Lanka will use artificial intelligence to monitor bus drivers and make seat belts mandatory on public transport, a government minister said on Wednesday, after the country's worst bus crash in two decades killed 23 people.
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Sri Lanka Is Facing A Nationwide Power Outage. The Reason Is A Monkey
An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout on Sunday, government officials said.
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Sri Lanka President Vows To Transform Country's 'Corrupt' Image
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government is committed to transforming Sri Lanka's global image from a country known for corrupt governance.
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Key Abu Dhabi Fund, Sri Lanka Port Authority, Tanzanian Government Reaffirm Support For Adani Group
Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), one of the largest sovereign funds that manages assets close to $100 billion, has reaffirmed its support to the Adani Group, saying its outlook on investments in the group remains unchanged
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A Few Israelis Remain In Sri Lanka Surfing Town Despite Terrorism Warning
The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from the Israeli government to immediately leave due to the threat of a possible terrorist attack.
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Why Sri Lanka's President Has Called For A Snap General Election - 5 Facts
Sri Lanka will hold a parliamentary election on November 14, the government announced on Tuesday, less than two months after the island nation elected Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new President.
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Sri Lankan Government Apologises For "Forced" Cremation Of Muslim Covid Victims
Sri Lanka's government Tuesday formally apologised to the island's Muslim minority for forcing cremations on Covid victims, disregarding WHO assurances that burials in line with Islamic rites were safe.
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Sri Lanka Appoints Rakesh Ramanlal Shah As Honorary Consul In Gujarat
Rakesh Ramanlal Shah, Chairman & Managing Director for GSEC Limited, has been appointed by the Sri Lanka government as the Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, with consular jurisdiction covering Gujarat.
