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LocalTags: Sri LankaA special operation conducted by the Navy in coordination with Police in Uppukulam, Mannar yesterday, led to the apprehension of 1418kg of unauthorized (Monofilament) fishing nets stashed in a house. Meanwhile, the…
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LocalTags: Sri LankaIndiaThe External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit.  Monday, March 28, 2022 - 10:00
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WorldTags: Sri LankaChinaLockdownCOVID19coronavirusChina has announced its biggest city-wide lockdown since the Covid outbreak began more than two years ago.   The city of Shanghai will be locked down in two stages over nine days while…
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EntertainmentTags: OscarWill SmithChris RockWill Smith hit Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars after the comic made a joke about the actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith.   Referring to Pinkett Smith's shaved hairdo, Rock said:…
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LocalTags: IndiaSri Lanka  The Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa today and discussed with him the economic situation and India's support during its current foreign exchange crisis.…
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LocalTags: Sri LankaEnvironment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed the GSBM to immediately rehabilitate abandoned excavation sites after excavating soil, rocks and sand. The Minister of Environment had instructed the Geological…
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LocalTags: SriLankan AirlinesMoscowFlightsRussia SriLankan Airlines announced the suspension of operations between Sri Lanka and Moscow, Russia with effect from today, SriLankan Airlines announced.    “The restrictions are in the form…
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LocalTags: Sri LankaIndiaThe Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has visited the Lanka IOC in Colombo today.   He said that the MD Manoj Gupta briefed him on fuel supply situation in Sri Lanka.   The Indian External…
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LocalTags: DatesRamazanEidSri Lanka  Special import levy of dates has been reduced by Rs.199  to Rs.1 with effect from today (28 March), stated the Finance Ministry.   Tax has been reduced as a relief measure for Muslims during the…
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LocalTags: Sri LankaIndian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning (28).   Dr. Jaishankar is in Sri Lanka to attend the 5th…
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