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A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A new chapter in India-Sri Lanka relations

Hindustan Times  

The Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory and ascension to the presidency marks a significant shift in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, with effects on its relations with India. PM Modi’s immediate outreach indicates India’s desire to build on the $4 billion assistance package it provided during Sri Lanka's economic crisis, deepening collaboration in areas like infrastructure, energy, and trade​. Dissanayake’s approach to …

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Sri Lankan PM resigns following new president elected
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lankan PM resigns following new president elected

China Daily  

File photo of Dinesh Gunawardena. COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena submitted his resignation on Monday morning following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's election as the country's new president. In his resignation letter, Gunawardena stated that with the election of Dissanayake as the ninth executive president of Sri Lanka, he is stepping down in accordance with the country's constitution. "I …

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Ajit Doval, NSA meets key Presidential aspirants in Colombo ahead of Sri Lanka’s September 21 polls
4 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Doval, NSA meets key Presidential aspirants in Colombo ahead of Sri Lanka’s September 21 polls

The Hindu  

Three weeks ahead of Sri Lanka’s crucial Presidential election National Security Adviser Ajit K. Doval, who arrived in Colombo on Thursday, met prominent Presidential aspirants, apart from political leaders representing the island nation’s Tamil and Muslim minorities. In his meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is seeking a mandate promising “economic stability”, Mr. Doval discussed ongoing economic collaboration between Sri …

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Opposition, lawyers slam Ranil Wickremesinghe for defying Supreme Court order
5 months, 1 week ago

Opposition, lawyers slam Ranil Wickremesinghe for defying Supreme Court order

The Hindu  

COLOMBO Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has drawn sharp criticism over his government’s defiant response to a recent Supreme Court decision, which senior lawyers and critics say, amounts to “wilful disregard” of the Constitution. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said: “When a President defies the Supreme Court, he attacks the very fabric of our …

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Reviving the Spirit of Common Struggles in Sri Lanka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Reviving the Spirit of Common Struggles in Sri Lanka

News 18  

Sri Lankans have fought for their freedom, rights and equal opportunities as citizens of a single nation since the time the country lost its independence in 1815. Former Chief Minister of Sri Lanka Northern Province, C V Vigneswaran, described it as “the best of times as there was a cordial relationship between the two communities”. Last Friday, during Prime Minister …

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A railway union strike in Sri Lanka leaves tens of thousands of commuters stranded
6 months ago

A railway union strike in Sri Lanka leaves tens of thousands of commuters stranded

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A railway union strike stopped most trains across Sri Lanka on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers to brave the few dangerously overcrowded trains that kept running or be stranded at the station. Hundreds of scheduled train journeys were canceled Wednesday due to the strike, leaving the very few trains that ran jam-packed with passengers. …

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Jaishankar reviews India-backed energy, connectivity projects during Colombo visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar reviews India-backed energy, connectivity projects during Colombo visit

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday undertook a day-long visit to Colombo and discussed progress on key energy sector initiatives that India and Sri Lanka have agreed to jointly undertake. In his first bilateral visit abroad after being re-appointed to the post in the newly installed coalition government, EAM Jaishankar focused mostly on progress made in the implementation of …

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EAM Jaishankar & Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe formally commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
6 months, 3 weeks ago

EAM Jaishankar & Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe formally commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

Hindustan Times  

Colombo, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe here and jointly unveiled the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre built with a USD 6 million grant from India. EAM Jaishankar & Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe formally commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Jaishankar arrived here early on …

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Sri Lanka's SC seeks response from Govt, Adani group on objections against wind power project
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's SC seeks response from Govt, Adani group on objections against wind power project

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has given Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, the Cabinet and the Adani Group three weeks to file preliminary objections to a petition filed by an environmental group against the wind power project undertaken by the Indian conglomerate in the country. Sri Lanka's Adani Group renewable project entails two wind energy projects; a 250 MW in the …

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Sri Lankan PM Gunawardena says presidential election still scheduled for 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Sri Lankan PM Gunawardena says presidential election still scheduled for 2024

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s government had not discussed at any point the postponement of the presidential election which will be held on schedule this year, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said, dismissing as “irresponsible” a controversial proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe's party to postpone both presidential and general elections. The island nation's Elections Commission earlier this month said the presidential election would be …

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China, Sri Lanka forging stronger bonds
9 months ago

China, Sri Lanka forging stronger bonds

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang meets with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on March 26 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. More recently, Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, paid a six-day visit to China, from March 25-30. Gunawardena highlighted the opportunities available for investment in Sri Lanka, including in the Colombo Port City and Hambantota Industrial Zone, …

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Top news of the day: March 25, 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Top news of the day: March 25, 2024

The Hindu  

Lok Sabha elections | Congress releases sixth list, fields former BJP MLA Prahlad Gunjal against Speaker Om Birla in Kota Former BJP MLA, Prahlad Gunjal, who recently joined the Congress party, will take on outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Rajasthan’s Kota Lok Sabha seat, as the Congress announced its sixth list of candidates on March 25. Philippines lodges …

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This global soup dumpling contender is coming to L.A. Is it ready for prime time?
1 year ago

This global soup dumpling contender is coming to L.A. Is it ready for prime time?

LA Times  

There aren’t a ton of truly great soup dumpling places in this country, as it’s a dish generally best left to a handful of specialists. Din Tai Fung is currently this country’s foremost xiao long bao restaurant, but now there’s a relative newcomer, Paradise Dynasty, ready to challenge for the title. In addition to its regular xiao long bao, Paradise …

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A Bailey Prado piece feels like it was made by someone who loves you
1 year ago

A Bailey Prado piece feels like it was made by someone who loves you

LA Times  

Bailey Prado pearl and piercing strap clasp purse. The thing about a Bailey Prado piece is that it feels like it was made by someone who loves you. The vibe that best describes her work: “feminine energy, confidence and comfort.” With a Bailey Prado design, you know that someone’s hands touched it, you feel the playfulness and charm wove through …

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Celina Rodriguez can show you how to bring a close-read quality to everything you do
1 year ago

Celina Rodriguez can show you how to bring a close-read quality to everything you do

LA Times  

Celina wears Sami Miro Vintage top, Red September pants, Naked Wolfe shoes, Serpenti earrings, Chrome Hearts necklace, Androhmeda cross charm necklace, Gucci rings. The creative director brings a dreamy, close-read quality to her collaborations with Trippie Redd, Amber Liu or Lauren Jauregui, letting us into the worlds of these artists through a wash of warm intimacy. There is a knowing …

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If you see ‘Holy’ on the shirt, you’ve been touched by New Bedstuy
1 year, 1 month ago

If you see ‘Holy’ on the shirt, you’ve been touched by New Bedstuy

LA Times  

New Bedstuy “You Are Holy” T-shirt. A padded waffle shirt worn by Miguel on the cover of a magazine, a hoodie with a furry mohawk stripe worn by Jay 305 front row at L.A. A certain kind of person is drawn to New Bedstuy because the pieces feel individual and edgy — prompting fans of the look to ask, “Who …

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Salem Mitchell has the aura that stays with you
1 year, 1 month ago

Salem Mitchell has the aura that stays with you

LA Times  

L.A. model Salem Mitchell is finding joy in making steamed soy and ginger fish at home for her homies, and always smelling slightly like a Byredo store. The L.A.-based model is recognized instantaneously by her look, but it’s her aura that stays with you A highlight reel of Mitchell’s last year might include campaigns with Heaven by Marc Jacobs and …

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Rajnath Singh cancels 2-day visit to Sri Lanka
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajnath Singh cancels 2-day visit to Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

In a sudden development, the Defence Ministry on Friday announced that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh would not be travelling to Sri Lanka on a two-day visit beginning Saturday, which it had announced earlier in the day, due to “unavoidable circumstances”. “Due to unavoidable circumstances, the visit of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to Sri Lanka stands deferred to a later …

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sri Lanka Visit Ranil Wickremesinghe Joint Military Exercises
1 year, 4 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sri Lanka Visit Ranil Wickremesinghe Joint Military Exercises

ABP News  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Sri Lanka on September 2 and 3, and his maiden visit to the island nation in the current capacity has been planned with the objective to intensify joint exercises of the armed forces on both sides and also to set in motion enhanced defence collaboration as New Delhi seeks to explore …

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How this Jamaican American chef is redefining hospitality, one dinner party at a time
1 year, 5 months ago

How this Jamaican American chef is redefining hospitality, one dinner party at a time

LA Times  

Hospitality comes naturally to DeVonn Francis. DeVonn Francis founded culinary event studio Yardy World as a way to connect to his Jamaican heritage and to “expand the story of what Caribbean food is.” So when it comes to gathering for good times, Francis can pull off a several-course dinner party for 16 people — charring cabbage steaks, searing pork collars, …

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Sri Lanka has no money to hold presidential polls in 2023: Cabinet spokesman
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka has no money to hold presidential polls in 2023: Cabinet spokesman

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena said that no elections would be possible this year as the state finances have not improved Economic crisis hit Sri Lanka will not be holding a snap presidential election this year as the government wants to focus on debt restructuring, said Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena. Denying speculations that the government might opt to hold …

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Can you even show up to brunch in Los Feliz without a pair of Birkenstock Bostons?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can you even show up to brunch in Los Feliz without a pair of Birkenstock Bostons?

LA Times  

NBA playoffs or not, only one pair of Bostons reign in L.A. “Boston.” Not a popular word around Los Angeles, especially during the NBA playoffs. They’re both fabulously comfortable shoes with a patina of granola and also a symbol of the upwardly mobile creative class of LA. Like so many of Birkenstock’s product line, the Boston comes in an array …

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'Epic' Ties: Sri Lankan PM Unveils Special Cover for Sita Temple in Nuwara Eliya, Ramayana Trail to Be Made More Attractive
1 year, 8 months ago

'Epic' Ties: Sri Lankan PM Unveils Special Cover for Sita Temple in Nuwara Eliya, Ramayana Trail to Be Made More Attractive

News 18  

Ties between India and Sri Lanka have undergone numerous ups and downs in modern times. This was evident on April 23 when Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Indian high commissioner Gopal Bagley issued a special commemorative cover for the Sita temple in Nuwara Eliya. A group of devotees who travelled from India were present, whom high commissioner Bagley …

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Sri Lanka Postpones Local Body Polls Indefinitely Due to Lack of Funds
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka Postpones Local Body Polls Indefinitely Due to Lack of Funds

News 18  

Sri Lanka’s election body on Tuesday said the local body polls scheduled to be held on April 25 have now been postponed indefinitely due to an acute shortage of funds. The local body polls, which were earlier scheduled on March 9, got postponed to April 25, due to a plethora of reasons linked to Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis. Last …

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