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Ranil reaffirms right to peaceful protest

The President stated that Articles which governs the rights of peaceful assembly, would be upheld by the government, reports Susitha Fernando Amid international condemnation of violent attacks on anti-government protesters, newly-elected Sri

July 25, 2022

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SL President: Non-violent protests can continue in Lanka

On Friday, she met Wickremesinghe and referred to the brutal attacks as “unnecessary and deeply troubling escalation of violence against protesters”…reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Amid international condemnation of violent attacks on anti-government protesters,

July 24, 2022

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New cabinet takes oath in Lanka

Dinesh Gunawardena was sworn in as the Prime Minister earlier in the day…reports Asian Lite News Eighteen ministers, including Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena were sworn into Sri Lanka’s new cabinet before President

July 22, 2022

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Lanka’s tryst with China, India

India’s help in time of dire need has not been able to eliminate the anti-India perception in the minds of some sections of Sri Lankans…reports Asian Lite News Even after the Sri

July 22, 2022

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Dinesh Gunawardena appointed Lanka PM

A senior official from the President’s Office said that the rest of Cabinet of Ministers will be sworn in later on Friday…reports Asian Lite News Dinesh Gunawardena was sworn in as the

July 22, 2022

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Lankan Navy arrests 6 Indian fishermen

Six fishermen are now in the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy and their mechanized boat also stands impounded by the Navy…reports Asian Lite News The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested six

July 21, 2022

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Wickremesinghe swears-in

Wickremesinghe has called on all legislators, including the opposition parliamentarians, to unite and work together to pull the country out of the economic crisis…reports Asian Lite News “I am not a friend

July 21, 2022

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UN experts sound alarm on Lankan crisis

Sri Lanka has been rocked by mass protests which erupted in March in response to shortages of food, fuel, medicines, and other essential items…reports Asian Lite News Greater support must be given

July 21, 2022

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Unite and work together, Lanka’s new Prez tells nation

Wickremesinghe got 134 votes from parliamentarians in a secret ballot that took place in parliament…reports Asian Lite News Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka in an

July 20, 2022

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Wickremsinghe among 3 leaders in race for Presidency

Wickremesinghe is to compete with the support of the section of former President Rajapksa’s party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)…report Susitha Fernando Three leaders, including Prime Minister-turned-acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, are to

July 20, 2022

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