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Rajapaksas become face of Lankan crisis

In violent agitations, people attacked the residence of President Rajapaksa on Thursday night and on Monday evening, they attacked the residence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as well, a report by Rahul

April 7, 2022

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Lanka forms advisory group to tackle debt

The division, on Wednesday night, said that the members of the advisory group have already held discussion with the president on maintaining regular communication with the IMF….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan

April 7, 2022

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Lanka shuts more embassies amid deepening crisis

The Sri Lankan government statement emphasized that the closure of the missions would not affect the bilateral relations of Sri Lanka with the countries….reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing economic crisis

April 5, 2022

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Resignation spree continues in Lanka

Lanka’s newly appointed finance minister Sabry also told local media that his resignation was to pave the way for establishing an interim government…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s newly-appointed Finance Minister Ali

April 5, 2022

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Emergency health situation declared

During a meeting, the GMOA revealed that there would be a severe drug shortage in the country due to the poor management by the government…reports Asian Lite News An emergency health situation

April 5, 2022

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Lanka’s ruling coalition loses majority

Tuesday’s development comes amid an ongoing turmoil in the island nation due to the country’s worst ever economic crisis, triggering widespread anti-government protests….reports Asian Lite News President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s ruling party, Sri

April 5, 2022

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Lankan President rules out stepping down

On Monday, Rajapaksa held back-to-back political meetings amidst public protests throughout the nation, calling on the President and government to resign…reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing political upheavel in Sri Lanka

April 5, 2022

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Lanka: Opposition ruins President’s move

The majority opposition party UPF, led by Sajith Premada, too has refused the President’s invitation….reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s attempt to form an all-party cabinet with opposition in place

April 4, 2022

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Cabinet overhaul begins in Lanka

More ministers will be sworn into the cabinet in the coming days if the opposition parties agree to form a united government, government officials said….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Gotabaya

April 4, 2022

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Curfew lifted in Lanka

Sri Lankan Opposition leader said the cabinet resignation is being enacted to fool the people of the country, reports Asian Lite News A 36-hour curfew which was imposed in Sri Lanka in

April 4, 2022

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