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Watch | 15 years on, justice and economic progress elude Sri Lanka’s Tamils

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Watch | 15 years on, justice and economic progress elude Sri Lanka’s Tamils The recent gathering of Sri Lankan Tamils in Mullaivaikkal, brought back traumatic memories of the devastating May 2009 civil war. Every year since, survivors observe ‘remembrance day’ on May 18, to pay homage to their loved ones killed in the war. Mullivaikkal…

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One Arrested For Allegedly Trying To Fix Lanka Premier League Matches

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Tamim Rahman, a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin who owns the Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise Dambulla Thunders, was on Wednesday arrested on suspicion of indulging in match-fixing. An official from the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offenses Relating to Sports at the Sports Ministry confirmed the arrest of the individual,…

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How Cops Arrested 4 ISIS Terrorists Who Were Planning Attack In India

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The ISIS terrorists are believed to be Sri Lankan nationals Four ISIS terrorists were arrested in Ahmedabad yesterday, days after the city airport received a bomb threat. The terrorists – believed to be Sri Lankan nationals – were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad after a tip-off. Giving details of the operation to arrest the…

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Sri Lanka Says “Won’t Allow Anyone To Harm India’s Security”

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Sri Lankan Minister said that island country wants to work with all the nations in a transparent manner. Colombo: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry affirmed his country’s commitment to safeguarding India’s national security interests on Monday, stating that Colombo, as a responsible neighbour, will not allow anyone to harm India’s security. The Minister also…

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Sri Lanka orders seizure of passports of Indian nationals over match-fixing charge

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A court in Sri Lanka has ordered Indian nationals Yoni Patel and P Akash to surrender their passports as both are set to be indicted for match fixing in the unsanctioned Legends Cricket League here. The two, who are currently out on bail, have been accused of trying to fix matches in the league, which…

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Anti-Terror Agency Arrests Man From Mysuru In International Espionage Case

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The two foreigners had allegedly conspired to carry out blasts at a US consulate and an Israeli embassy. New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested an accused, who had been on the run after jumping bail, in an espionage case involving a Sri Lankan and a Pakistani national. Nuruddin alias Rafi, who…

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India-gifted ambulance service in Sri Lanka in need of critical support 

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Arguably India’s most popular project in Sri Lanka, the ambulance network has attended to about 82 lakh calls and 19 lakh medical emergencies till date, including in remote areas | Photo Credit: File Photo An India-gifted free ambulance service in Sri Lanka, providing vital pre-hospital emergency care across the island for eight years, appears to…

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Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup Squad: Recuperating Matheesha Pathirana Included, Wanindu Hasaranga To Lead

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Pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who is recuperating from a hamstring niggle, was on Thursday named in Sri Lanka’s squad for next month’s T20 World Cup, which will be led by Wanindu Hasaranga, who is also returning from an injury. On May 5, Chennai Super Kings’ Pathirana was ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League with…

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Sri Lanka to hold presidential election between September 17 and October 16: Election Commission

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File picture of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka will hold presidential election between September 17 and October 16, the country’s top electoral body announced on Thursday. In a notice signed by its chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, the Election Commission said it will call for nominations to hold the Presidential election…

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Sri Lanka top court hears rights petition against Indian fishermen

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Indian trawlers that reportedly poach in Sri Lankan waters, pose a serious challenge to the livelihoods of northern Sri Lankan fishermen. Fisher folks seen at work along the northern coast of Jaffna Peninsula. File | Photo Credit: Meera Srinivasan. The Supreme Court in Colombo yesterday had moved that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs be made…

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