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Family Of 4 Sri Lankan Refugees Arrive At Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram Via Boat
In Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram, a family of four Sri Lankan Tamils arrived at Mandapam district, calling themselves "refugees", on August 13. The four were mother and three children, who reportedly hailed from Sri Lanka's Trikonamalai. Reportedly, the family arrived at Ramanathapuram's beach area via boat, at around 4 am. Over 134 Sri Lankan refugees have arrived so far, informed Q branch police.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Tamil, Refugees, Trikonamalai, Ramanathapuram
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Sri Lanka Allows Controversial Visit Of China's 'Spy Ship' Despite Warnings From India
Sri Lankan government has officially granted permission for the Chinese research vessel to visit the island nation on August 13, depsite warnings from India. India fears that the vessel could possibly spy on Delhi's military installments. China claims that the controversial Yuan Wang 5 ship is a research and survey vessel. However, India asserts that the ship is a dual-use spy ship.
Tags: China, India, Sri Lanka, Yuan Wang 5, Spy Ship
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Thailand Gives Temporary Refuge To Ousted Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Thailand has allowed for the temporary stay of Ousted Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Rajapaksa who fled the island nation after people outran his residence and demanded for his resignation, has seeked refuge in Thailand, after his stay in Singapore comes to an end. Thailand PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has allowed Rajapaksa's stay since it is a "humanitarian issue", and stated that he can stay till he finds a permanent refuge.
Tags: Thailand, Bangkok, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka, Prayut Chan-o-cha
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Women Entering Prostitute Business To Survive Amid Sri Lanka Economic Crisis
Amid the worst economic crisis, many women are entering the prostitute business, makeshift to brothels in Sri Lanka. Sex Workers' right organisation Stand-up Movement Lanka (SUML) said, in the past few months there has been an increase of 30% in brothel business. SMUL CEO said, "Women working in the textile industry are resorting to 'sex work' after being fired due to the economic crisis" with the only way to survive.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Prostitute Business, Economic crisis, SMUL, Organisation
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Not In 'Hiding', To Soon Return: Govt
Sri Lankan cabinet spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena said that former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa who fled the nation amid protests, is not in "hiding". He said that Gotabaya who is believed to be in Singapore at present, will return to Sri Lanka soon. He said that since Gotabaya fled to Singapore "through formal channels", "it is not accurate to… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Bandula Gunawardena, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Dinesh Gunawardena
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Dinesh Gunawardena Takes Oath As Sri Lanka's 15th Prime Minister
Dinesh Gunawardena took the oath of office as Sri Lanka's next prime minister on July 22. The 73-year-old Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Member of Parliament has been selected as the island nation's 15th PM. Gunawardena was named Home Minister by then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in April. With Gotabaya having fled the nation and resigned from his office, former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe was chosen as Sri Lanka's eighth President on July 21.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Prime Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena, President, Ranil Wickremesinghe
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India Will Continue Its Support To Sri Lanka: Gopal Baglay
The Indian Government assured full support to the economic crisis-hit nation, Sri Lanka. On July 21, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay said, "We'll continue to be supportive of the requirements of the people of Sri Lanka." Furthermore, he highlighted that Sri Lanka is the closest friend of India, and India has rendered a kind of support which has not been given to any other nation.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Gopal baglay, Sri Lanka Economic Crisis, President, Indian government
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Sri Lankan Crisis: Dinesh Gunawardena Likely To Be Appointed As Next PM
Amid the ongoing economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka, the island nation's former public administration minister Dinesh Gunawardena will be appointed as the new Prime Minister, reported Reuters. Meanwhile, six-time PM Ranil Wickremesinghe took oath as the president of Sri Lanka, on July 21. Notably, Gunawardena and Wickremesinghe were schoolmates. Sri Lanka is witnessing its worst political crisis in history, with the people… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Colombo, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Dinesh Gunawardena, Ranil Wickremesinghe
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Elections For Next President of Sri Lanka Underway, 3 Candidates In Fray
The elections for the new President of Sri Lanka is underway in the Island nation, on July 20. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Dullas Alahaperuma are in the fray, whereas 255 members of the Parliament house are eligible to vote for the next President of Sri Lanka. Notably, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the former President of Sri Lanka resigned amid the ongoing protest against the worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Next President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prez Elections, Member of parliament
Courtesy: ANI
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Colombo Protests Against Ranil Wickremesinghe, Demands Resignation: Sri Lanka
Protests have broken out in Sri Lanka's Colombo, calling for the resignation of acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe, since Wickremesinghe was not elected by the people and was appointed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka is undergoing economic and political crisis, and the people of the country forced their PM Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled the country after his… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Colombo, Mahinda Rajapaksa
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