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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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No Effort By BJP-Led Centre to Retrieve Katchatheevu From Lanka: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that despite the BJP leading the government for a third term at the Centre, "no tangible" effort has been taken to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded by India to Sri Lanka in 1974.
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Spreading False Narrative Of Genocide Over 2009 Incident: Sri Lanka On Canada
The Sri Lankan government has once again slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for engaging in vote bank politics by consistently spreading "false narrative" about the ethnic conflict against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Government Releases List Of Countries Where UPI Payments Are Accepted
UPI is an instant real-time payment system to facilitate inter-bank transactions through mobile phones.
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Suspended Sri Lanka Cricket To Introduce New Law To Curb Political Interference
Last year, the ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket over government interference, leading to shifting of the Under-19 World Cup this month to South Africa.
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Israel Approves Appointment Of Reuven Azar As New Ambassador To India
Azar, 56, will also serve as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan, a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Revokes Sacking Of Cricket Board
The verdict paves the way for the ICC to end its sanctions on the board for failing to prevent "government interference" in its administration of the game
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Sri Lanka Left Without Electricity Due To System Failure: Official
Sri Lanka is experiencing a countrywide power outage due to a system failure, a government official said on Saturday.
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"Not Relevant": US On Hindenburg Allegations Against Adani Group
The US government concluded that short-seller Hindenburg Research's allegations of corporate fraud against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani weren't relevant before extending his conglomerate as much as $553 million for container terminal in Sri Lanka
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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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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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No Effort By BJP-Led Centre to Retrieve Katchatheevu From Lanka: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that despite the BJP leading the government for a third term at the Centre, "no tangible" effort has been taken to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded by India to Sri Lanka in 1974.
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Spreading False Narrative Of Genocide Over 2009 Incident: Sri Lanka On Canada
The Sri Lankan government has once again slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for engaging in vote bank politics by consistently spreading "false narrative" about the ethnic conflict against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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Government Releases List Of Countries Where UPI Payments Are Accepted
UPI is an instant real-time payment system to facilitate inter-bank transactions through mobile phones.
-
Suspended Sri Lanka Cricket To Introduce New Law To Curb Political Interference
Last year, the ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket over government interference, leading to shifting of the Under-19 World Cup this month to South Africa.
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Israel Approves Appointment Of Reuven Azar As New Ambassador To India
Azar, 56, will also serve as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan, a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
-
Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Revokes Sacking Of Cricket Board
The verdict paves the way for the ICC to end its sanctions on the board for failing to prevent "government interference" in its administration of the game
-
Sri Lanka Left Without Electricity Due To System Failure: Official
Sri Lanka is experiencing a countrywide power outage due to a system failure, a government official said on Saturday.
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"Not Relevant": US On Hindenburg Allegations Against Adani Group
The US government concluded that short-seller Hindenburg Research's allegations of corporate fraud against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani weren't relevant before extending his conglomerate as much as $553 million for container terminal in Sri Lanka
