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Extraordinary Gazette issued confirming that Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the post of Prime Minister
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Extraordinary Gazette issued confirming that Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the post of Prime Minister

Extraordinary Gazette issued confirming that Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the post of Prime Minister   courtesy newsfirst

byCeylon Independent10/05/2022
Foreign travel advice Sri Lanka
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Foreign travel advice Sri Lanka

An island-wide curfew has been imposed with immediate effect. Several incidents have taken place today (9 May) involving violence against…

byCeylon Independent10/05/2022
Sri Lanka MP among three killed as violence escalates
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Sri Lanka MP among three killed as violence escalates

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has been forced to resign after a day of violence saw three people including…

byCeylon Independent10/05/2022
We need Mahinda protest
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We need Mahinda protest

byCeylon Independent09/05/2022
Gas supply : Some relief after President intervenes
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Gas supply : Some relief after President intervenes

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed Litro Gas to release Gas for domestic use today and tomorrow. “Following President’s instructions steps…

byCeylon Independent09/05/2022
“We need Mahinda” protest underway in Temple Trees
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“We need Mahinda” protest underway in Temple Trees

Supporters of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have gathered in Temple Trees to urge him not to resign from the post…

byCeylon Independent09/05/202209/05/2022
BASL provides update on meetings with Political leaders including President, PM & LO
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BASL provides update on meetings with Political leaders including President, PM & LO

Media Statement : BASL The Management Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) met His Excellency the President…

byCeylon Independent09/05/2022
Emergency in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pak forex dips, South Asia in crisis
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Emergency in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pak forex dips, South Asia in crisis

With protests and strikes showing no signs of weakening, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency in the Island…

byCeylon Independent08/05/2022
Sri Lanka president’s emergency rule comes under international criticism
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Sri Lanka president’s emergency rule comes under international criticism

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s decision to declare State of Emergency without any violence in the month long protest has…

byCeylon Independent08/05/2022
Protest Against Ranil Wickremesinghe – GIVE UP NOW
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Protest Against Ranil Wickremesinghe – GIVE UP NOW

byCeylon Independent08/05/2022

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