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Tsunami completes 20 years, people remember loved ones they lost | See pics
World | December 26, 2024 23:13 ISTIn December 2004, a powerful earthquake off the coast of Sumatra island led to Tsunami, which claimed the lives of approximately 230,000 people across several countries.
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20 Years of Indian Ocean tsunami: Read the inspiring story of ‘Baby 81’ who was pulled out of rubble
World | December 26, 2024 10:33 ISTDiscover the inspiring story of Jayarasa Abilash, famously known as “Baby 81,” a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Twenty years later, his journey from a dramatic rescue to pursuing higher education reflects resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit.
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CM Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar for immediate release of 17 fishermen apprehended by Lankan navy
December 24, 2024 18:47 ISTTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges Union Minister S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic action for the release of 17 fishermen and their boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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Days after concluding India tour, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake announces plan to visit China
World | December 21, 2024 18:56 ISTAfter his first international visit as Sri Lankan president to India, Dissanayake has announced plans to tour China in January. He has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to work with China for the island nation's development.
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India-Sri Lanka Ties: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Makes Big Promise To PM Modi
News | December 17, 2024 17:15 ISTIn India-Sri Lanka Joint Press Statement, the Sri Lankan President made a big promise to India. Anura Kumara Dissanayake met PM Modi and gave this statement. Watch the video to know what he said.
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Sri Lankan President Dissanayake visits Mahabodhi temple in Gaya | WATCH
Bihar | December 17, 2024 14:08 ISTUpon his arrival, Dissanayake was received by senior government officials at the Gaya Airport. Subsequently, the Sri Lankan President visited the Mahabodhi temple where he was warmly received by Buddhist monks.
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‘Won’t permit Sri Lanka territory to be used…’: Dissanayake assures India over Chinese threat
World | December 16, 2024 20:24 ISTSri Lanka assures India of no harmful use of its territory and strengthens bilateral ties with a focus on defense and energy amid rising concerns over China's influence in the region.
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India announces to supply LNG to Sri Lanka, link power grids during Dissanayake's New Delhi visit
World | December 16, 2024 16:59 ISTIn his joint statement with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Modi said that both nations believe that the Colombo Security Conclave is an important platform for regional peace, security and development.
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Fishermen issue become 'plague' for both countries, want to find solution: Sri Lankan President
World | December 16, 2024 16:38 IST"There are bottom trawling systems being adopted by the fishermen in that area and that needs to be put an end to because that will spell doom to this industry," said the Sri Lankan President.
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India, Sri Lanka ink key MoUs, PM Modi raises Tamilian fishermen issue with Dissanayake | WATCH
World | December 16, 2024 14:42 ISTIndia and Sri Lanka exchanged Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in Delhi.
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Rahul Gandhi writes to Jaishankar, urges to take up issue of Indian fishermen’s arrest
India | December 16, 2024 13:32 ISTAs Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka pays visit to India, Rahul Gandhi wrote to Jaishankar to urge him to take up the issue of Indian fishermen's arrest during the bilateral talks.
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PM Modi, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake hold delegation-level talks, discuss trade and security
World | December 16, 2024 14:51 ISTEarlier, Sri Lankan President Dissanayake was accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, the second day of his state visit to India.
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New Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to visit India from Dec 15: Here's what's on agenda
World | December 13, 2024 19:29 ISTIndia-Sri Lanka ties have seen several twists and turns in the recent past. The visit from the Sri Lankan President will be instrumental in strengthening the relations of both countries.
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Meet Raja, the elephant who collects 'Food' as road tax in Sri Lanka, video goes viral | WATCH
Trending | December 11, 2024 15:00 ISTElephant's hilarious 'road tax' demand is winning the internet! Watch Raja's adorable antics in this viral video from Sri Lanka. Scroll down to read more.
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Sri Lanka A's tour of Pakistan put on hold after political protests in Islamabad
Cricket | November 26, 2024 22:49 ISTPakistan Shaheens were set to face Sri Lanka A in three one-dayers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. However, due to the political protests in Islamabad, the last two matches have been postponed indefinitely. PCB will work with the Sri Lankan Board to finalise the dates of the two games.
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Sri Lanka's President plans to visit China after his first overseas trip to India: Official
World | November 26, 2024 16:00 ISTThe Sri Lankan government spokesman also expressed that the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has extended an invitation to President Dissanayake to visit China. He revealed that the timeline for the visit has not yet been determined.
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Sri Lanka President Dissanayake to visit India next month, meeting with PM Modi on agenda
World | November 18, 2024 22:09 ISTDissanayake is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who became the first foreign dignitary to visit Dissanayake following his election as President in September, had extended the invitation for this meeting.
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How Sri Lanka elects its Parliament and why Dissanayake called for snap elections
Explainers | November 15, 2024 16:56 ISTSri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's sweeping coalition election win this week underlined widening support for his leftist policies, but he faces the test of steering the nation's recovery from a financial crisis with an inexperienced set of lawmakers.
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Sri Lanka President Dissanayake’s coalition wins majority in parliamentary election
World | November 15, 2024 11:30 ISTSri Lankans handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a thumping win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president greater legislative power to pursue policies to alleviate poverty and fight graft as the country recovers from a financial meltdown.
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Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections begin with issues of welfare, economic reforms at stake | WATCH
World | November 14, 2024 14:46 ISTSri Lankans are voting in a parliamentary election that is key for the country's new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party's power and follow through on promises of economic recovery.
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