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Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe calls for deepening ties with India

Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe calls for deepening ties with India

Wickremesinghe's comments came as he was virtually addressing the Head of State Session of the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit, held under the theme "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future." From the north-central town of Anuradhapura yesterday.

18 August,2024 03:51 PM IST | Colombo | PTI
13 more Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy repatriated to India

13 more Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy repatriated to India

Thirteen additional Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly fishing in the island nation's waters, were repatriated to their homes on Friday, as per the Indian mission here. This comes after 17 fishermen were sent back to India just days ago.

16 August,2024 06:56 PM IST | Colombo | PTI
Nod for 39 names for Sri Lanka prez poll

Nod for 39 names for Sri Lanka prez poll

Thirty-five candidates contested the last presidential election in 2019

16 August,2024 07:35 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Sri Lankan presidential election braces for record number of contestants

Sri Lankan presidential election braces for record number of contestants

Of the 38 candidates, 20 are from registered political parties, 17 independents and one from another political group, Saman Sri Ratnayake, the director general of the independent election commission, said.

14 August,2024 03:13 PM IST | Colombo | PTI

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