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State of emergency in Lanka

President Rajapaksa declared state of emergency on the powers vested on him under the Public Security Ordinance….reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Following Friday’s island-wide trade union strike bringing Sri Lanka to a complete halt

May 6, 2022

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Hartal brings Lanka to a standstill, Protests rock Parliament

Public protests were conducted in almost all the cities demanding the government to step down immediately….writes SUSITHA FERNANDO Burdened by growing food crisis and shortages of fuel and gas, Sri Lankans launched

May 6, 2022

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Shehbaz govt to beef up scrutiny of Imran’s assets, income

The government has also decided to extend the scrutiny of Khan and his party’s funding to foreign countries, from where, huge funds have been allegedly sent to various PTI accounts and members…reports

May 6, 2022

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Famine tightens its grip in Pakistan

In July/August 2021, around 56 per cent of households in Balochistan and 30 per cent in Sindh reported their household livelihood/income had been severely affected by drought….reports Asian Lite News Multiple shocks,

May 6, 2022

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Indian climber dies on Himalayan peak

Sherpa said the incident occurred when the 52-year-old climber refused to descend even after he fell ill while ending the climb….reports Asian Lite News An Indian climber died while ascending Mt Kanchenjunga

May 6, 2022

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Lankan PM thanks Tamil Nadu CM

On April 29, the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a motion to send relief material worth ₹123 crore to the people of Sri Lanka….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda

May 6, 2022

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Bangladesh-India partnership shines

Not only economic ties, but also India’s shared cooperation with Bangladesh in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, anti-radicalisation, energy, advanced tech, ecology, vaccines would contribute largely in the South Asian regional stability…reports

May 6, 2022

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Anonymous businessman launches ‘Emerging Pakistan’ campaign

The buses will be running on London’s 43 busiest routes, covering the entire length and breadth of the city, from early morning till midnight in both directions….reports Asian Lite News A British

May 6, 2022

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Rajapaksas still hold trump card amid chaos

The Rajapaksa-backed candidate received votes from 148 out of 225 MPs while the opposition’s candidate received only 65 votes….reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Amidst a month long public protests and ahead of Friday’s island

May 6, 2022

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Bangladesh extends a helping hand to Lanka

Momen described the supply of the medicine as an expression of solidarity and friendship between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka…reports Asian Lite News As a goodwill gesture, Bangladesh has sent emergency medical supplies

May 6, 2022

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