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Sri Lanka pursues compensation and return of colonial-era artefacts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The government is actively pursuing compensation for colonial-era losses and the repatriation of cultural treasures, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament in response to... Read More


Issuance of heavy mineral licenses suspended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- All exploration and mining licenses for heavy minerals remain suspended until a new National Mineral Policy is implemented. Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister S... Read More


Parliament approves extension of state of emergency

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The state of emergency will remain in effect for another month following a majority vote of 104 during today's parliamentary session. The motion received 106 votes in favour and ... Read More


Heated exchange in parliament over Namal Rajapaksa comments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A verbal clash erupted in Parliament today (6), during the debate on emergency law between Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe and MP Ramanathan Archuna. The tension began when th... Read More


BCCI held responsible for India's sharp decline in Test cricket: 'Gautam Gambhir being unfairly targeted'

India, Feb. 5 -- The steep fall in performance of the Indian team in Test cricket isn't hidden from anyone. From being the best touring team not too long ago to struggling to win Test matches at home,... Read More


Savannah Guthrie political leaning: What we know as Laura Loomer accuses her of being 'nothing but nasty' to Trump

India, Feb. 5 -- Amid the search for Nancy Guthrie, Laura Loomer has alleged that the missing woman's daughter, 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, has been "nasty" to Donald Trump. She praised the US... Read More


"Protest by woman considered terrorism?": Pawan Khera cries foul over media reports on "planned attack" against PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- After Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the Lok Sabha amid reports of an alleged physical attack planned against him, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday dismissed t... Read More


ASP Rohan Olugala in ICU

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala is currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital. He was initially admitt... Read More


Devnimori sacred relics open for public

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Devotees can personally witness and venerate the historic "Devnimori" Sacred Sarvagna Relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple starting today, February 5. The relics were broug... Read More


"No such meeting or visit taken place": MEA slams media report alluding to meeting between NSA Doval, Marco Rubio

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday slammed the media report, alluding a meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calli... Read More