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9,000 metric tonnes of rice, 200 metric tonnes of milk powder and 24 metric tonnes of essential medicines arrived.
Ratnayake also urged citizens to keep the upcoming GCE Ordinary Level examinations in mind when conducting protests.
She did not see the attack coming, but believed its was due to a “sin” she had committed in a previous life
It is scheduled to arrive in Colombo on Sunday (22) as part of Indian aid to cash-strapped Sri Lanka.
Cabraal has been prevented leaving the country from April 7
Sri Lanka, going through a crippling forex crisis, was facing severe fuel shortages over the weekend.
The police has yet to arrest any of the MPs named by the attorney general.
The election is now under way, in the form of a secret ballot.
New PM needs parliament majority sweeping reforms to deal with an IMF loan for economic recovery
There were 360 disciplinary cases against police officers, many were even promoted due to pressure from government MPs
Curfew delayed till 1100pm from an earlier 0800pm
The question is who gave an order to overrule the president
More than 46 politicians and their supporters' properties were destroyed by angry mobs despite a curfew.
It will then be presented to the cabinet of ministers for approval, the PM’s office said in a statement.
Some 230 people have been arrested in connection with the arson attacks
May 18, the day the attack is reportedly expected to take place, marks the end of the war.
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Curfew is imposed under emergency law
When the country is in dire straits, all the people's representatives must work together immediately for a solution
Panels will be in charge of supporting the protesters and including their proposals in government policies.
Many SLPP members lost their homes after Rajapaksa loyalists attacked a peaceful protest
"I also wish to inform you that we will extend our support as a responsible opposition to correct decisions."
Prof G L Peiris was sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"Every day that passes, the future of this country is put at greater risk."
“After I speak to [friendly nations], there will be help coming from there. They won’t allow people to starve.”
Lack of parliament majority could drag the new prime minister's economic recovery plans
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