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Sri Lanka holds delayed local elections in first test for Dissanayake's govt

Over 75,000 candidates from 49 political parties and 257 independent groups are contesting for 4-year terms in the local elections.

Over 75,000 candidates are in fray in Sri Lanka local government election (REUTERS)
Updated on May 06, 2025 10:06 AM IST
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Sri Lanka urges India to stop fishermen from trespassing into its waters

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested over 550 Indian fishermen for poaching in the country's waters in 2024 and has detained more than 130 this year.

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayaka said the Indian action would be deeply appreciated by the people in northern Sri Lanka as fishing is the only livelihood for them. (File)(PTI)
Published on Mar 06, 2025 11:23 AM IST
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Sri Lanka fails to strike deal with sovereign bondholders for USD 12 billion debt restructuring

Sri Lanka fails to strike deal with sovereign bondholders for USD 12 billion debt restructuring

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Published on Apr 16, 2024 06:40 PM IST
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Why are Sri Lankan fishermen protesting against their Indian counterparts?

The fishermen, hailing from Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts vowed to intensify protests if the situation persisted unchecked.

Representative Image: A fisherman posts black flag on a boat during a protest demanding for the immediate release of the Rameswaram fishermen who are languishing in Sri Lankan prisons, in Rameswaram.(PTI)
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 07:53 PM IST

Sri Lankan parliament votes on controversial online safety bill: What is it

Sri Lankan Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena had called for a vote to decide if the two-day debate should proceed.

Sri Lankan social media activists hold placards with slogans against the proposed Online Safety Bill during a protest near the Parliament in Colombo, Sri Lanka.(AP)
Published on Jan 23, 2024 02:47 PM IST
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