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There were 151 Israelis reported to be in the country
Sri Lanka's peal tourism starts in November
"When we became aware of a specific threat in the Arugam bay area, we shared these known details"
Government says took swift action since it got the information on Oct 7
The Japanese drones could be used for monitoring, surveillance and disaster relief
Protesters, however, vowed to agitate as planned and oust Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Anti-government protesters have planned a massive agitation on Saturday to oust President Rajapaksa
Many people have called all the citizens to join the Saturday protest in Colombo
"This letter is absolutely comical. The government is trying to instill fear in the people."
"National security was the foremost slogan of the last election. Today, there is zero national security."
The MPs have taken into consideration the "prevailing situation", the newspaper reported.
Prior to the appointment, Silva served as acting Chief of Defense Staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Government celebrates War Heroes Day,," while Tamils observe 'Tamils Genocide Day'
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Cardinal Malcom Ranjith has criticized the government over the delay of justice for the Easter attack victims.
"I must say if the police didn't take that action, 300 -400 would have been killed by now,"
Sri Lanka sees first death in anti-government protests
Former AG had said "there was a grand conspiracy in place" with regard Easter attack.
Demonstrations continued into Sunday night as they occupied Galle Face Green
Legal action will be taken against such violent elements, said Gunaratne.
Social media activists had planned national protests at several locations on Sunday
I think extremist is wrong. I think the correct word is terrorist
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