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9,000 metric tonnes of rice, 200 metric tonnes of milk powder and 24 metric tonnes of essential medicines arrived.
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.
Grant aims to provide three-months worth of essential foods to 15,000 affected families
What happened on May 9 was the result of political meddling in the police department
If you are to succeed, you can only do so by unifying and integrating, not by dividing and conquering
New PM needs parliament majority sweeping reforms to deal with an IMF loan for economic recovery
Some 230 people have been arrested in connection with the arson attacks
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
Many SLPP members lost their homes after Rajapaksa loyalists attacked a peaceful protest
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe also met Indian High Commissioner Gopal Bagley Friday morning.
UK calls for inclusive govt
Violent clashes across the country started after Rajapaksa supporters unleashed violence against unarmed protesters
Wickremesinghe made PM for the 6th time
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Ranil, three nominees from SLFP/independents, Sarath Fonseka possible candidates if Sajith Premadasa declines
The military has been given shooting orders
Eight people died in the violence and over 230 were injured, according to police.
Violent mobs attacked a property during the nigh of May 09 despite a curfew being imposed
President also due to meet party leaders
Of the 219 hospitalized in Colombo 5 are in intensive care
Please give the first place to humanity
President asks all citizens to maintain peace
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