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Lankans Flee To India Amid Country's Worst Economic Meltdown: 10 Points
As Sri Lanka faces its worst-ever economic crisis, with electricity blackouts and shortage of essential goods leading to massive protests, its nationals have started seeking refuge in India.
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AIADMK Demands International Probe Against DMK, Congress For "War Crimes"
Chief Minister K Palaniswami Tuesday demanded an international probe against DMK and ally Congress for "war crimes" against Tamils in the 2009 Sri Lankan civil conflict when UPA was in power, as the ruling AIADMK staged a state-wide protest over the issue.
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Superstar Rajinikanth Cancels Sri Lanka Trip Following Protest
Tamil megastar Rajinikanth, who was expected to visit Sri Lanka next month to inaugurate a housing scheme, on Saturday announced that he has cancelled the trip following protests from the Tamil outfits. The primary agenda of the visit was to hand over keys of 150 houses built for displaced Lankan Tamils at Vavunya.
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Tamil Nadu Fisherman's Killing: Sri Lankan Navy Has Promised Probe
Amid huge anger in Tamil Nadu over the killing of a 22-year-old fisherman by the Sri Lankan navy, Colombo has promised "full and thorough investigation". India has raised the killing with Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and expressed its deep concern.
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91 Arrested For Black Flag Protest Against Rahul Gandhi's Tamil Nadu Visit
The members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhakam (TPDK) were arrested in Coimbatore today when they staged a black flag demonstration against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Sri Lankan Tamils' issue, hours before his visit to the city for addressing an election rally.
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Fishermen's Arrest: Jayalalithaa Writes Another Letter to PM Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has shot off another letter to the Centre, protesting another instance of arrest of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, saying the "latest belligerent act" has added to the immense frustration "built up" among the state's fisherfolk.
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Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 43 Indian Fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested 43 Indian fishermen and seized their five boats.
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PM Narendra Modi Speaks to Sri Lankan President Over Death Penalty to Indian Fishermen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday over the death sentence handed out to five Indian fishermen which has sparked protests in their home state of Tamil Nadu.
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Fishermen Withdraw Agitation in Tamil Nadu
The fishermen who planned a series of agitations demanding the authorities for steps for the release of their counterparts and boats, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy from yesterday, withdrew their protests after Union minister of state Pon Radhakrishnan invited them for talks on August 14 at Chennai.
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Tamil Film Fraternity Slams Sri Lankan Article Against Narendra Modi, Jayalalithaa
Vijay and Suriya were among the protesters outside Sri Lankan consulate in Chennai
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For Jayalalithaa Caricature, Sri Lankan Envoy to be Summoned
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said a top envoy from Colombo will be summoned as Delhi formally lodges a protest over an article and uncomplimentary illustration of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi published on a Sri Lankan government website.
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Sri Lankan Film With You, Without You Pulled Out of Chennai Theatres
Critically acclaimed Sri Lankan film With You, Without You by filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage was pulled out from theatres here on Saturday following protests and threats from Tamil fringe groups.
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BJP ally MDMK to Hold Protest Against Mahinda Rajapkasa in Delhi
Opposing the invitation to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for Narendra Modi's swearing-in as Prime Minister, BJP ally MDMK today announced a black flag demonstration against the head of the island republic in Delhi on May 26.
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Jayalalithaa's Silence on Narendra Modi's Invite to Lankan President is Telling
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's silence on the invitation extended by Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to attend his oath ceremony, has drawn more attention than the vocal protests of other leaders in the state.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to meet Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa despite protests in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold talks with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Myanmar today.
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Lankans Flee To India Amid Country's Worst Economic Meltdown: 10 Points
As Sri Lanka faces its worst-ever economic crisis, with electricity blackouts and shortage of essential goods leading to massive protests, its nationals have started seeking refuge in India.
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AIADMK Demands International Probe Against DMK, Congress For "War Crimes"
Chief Minister K Palaniswami Tuesday demanded an international probe against DMK and ally Congress for "war crimes" against Tamils in the 2009 Sri Lankan civil conflict when UPA was in power, as the ruling AIADMK staged a state-wide protest over the issue.
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Superstar Rajinikanth Cancels Sri Lanka Trip Following Protest
Tamil megastar Rajinikanth, who was expected to visit Sri Lanka next month to inaugurate a housing scheme, on Saturday announced that he has cancelled the trip following protests from the Tamil outfits. The primary agenda of the visit was to hand over keys of 150 houses built for displaced Lankan Tamils at Vavunya.
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Tamil Nadu Fisherman's Killing: Sri Lankan Navy Has Promised Probe
Amid huge anger in Tamil Nadu over the killing of a 22-year-old fisherman by the Sri Lankan navy, Colombo has promised "full and thorough investigation". India has raised the killing with Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and expressed its deep concern.
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91 Arrested For Black Flag Protest Against Rahul Gandhi's Tamil Nadu Visit
The members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhakam (TPDK) were arrested in Coimbatore today when they staged a black flag demonstration against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Sri Lankan Tamils' issue, hours before his visit to the city for addressing an election rally.
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Fishermen's Arrest: Jayalalithaa Writes Another Letter to PM Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has shot off another letter to the Centre, protesting another instance of arrest of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, saying the "latest belligerent act" has added to the immense frustration "built up" among the state's fisherfolk.
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Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 43 Indian Fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy on Tuesday arrested 43 Indian fishermen and seized their five boats.
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PM Narendra Modi Speaks to Sri Lankan President Over Death Penalty to Indian Fishermen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sunday over the death sentence handed out to five Indian fishermen which has sparked protests in their home state of Tamil Nadu.
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Fishermen Withdraw Agitation in Tamil Nadu
The fishermen who planned a series of agitations demanding the authorities for steps for the release of their counterparts and boats, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy from yesterday, withdrew their protests after Union minister of state Pon Radhakrishnan invited them for talks on August 14 at Chennai.
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Tamil Film Fraternity Slams Sri Lankan Article Against Narendra Modi, Jayalalithaa
Vijay and Suriya were among the protesters outside Sri Lankan consulate in Chennai
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For Jayalalithaa Caricature, Sri Lankan Envoy to be Summoned
Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said a top envoy from Colombo will be summoned as Delhi formally lodges a protest over an article and uncomplimentary illustration of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi published on a Sri Lankan government website.
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Sri Lankan Film With You, Without You Pulled Out of Chennai Theatres
Critically acclaimed Sri Lankan film With You, Without You by filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage was pulled out from theatres here on Saturday following protests and threats from Tamil fringe groups.
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BJP ally MDMK to Hold Protest Against Mahinda Rajapkasa in Delhi
Opposing the invitation to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for Narendra Modi's swearing-in as Prime Minister, BJP ally MDMK today announced a black flag demonstration against the head of the island republic in Delhi on May 26.
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Jayalalithaa's Silence on Narendra Modi's Invite to Lankan President is Telling
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's silence on the invitation extended by Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to attend his oath ceremony, has drawn more attention than the vocal protests of other leaders in the state.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to meet Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa despite protests in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold talks with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Myanmar today.
