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Insights Into History, Culture, & Creativity of Sri Lanka – Explore the Cultural Triangle
No Sri Lanka tour is complete without a trip to the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. In this article we share important things you should know about the Sri Lanka cultural triangle. The cultural triangle is an area located in the north-central part of the country that has a great historical value. Concentrated with ancient …
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis will hit country’s environment and conservation hard, experts warn
Sri Lankan environmentalists are bracing themselves for the toll on environment and biodiversity conservation that the country’s deepening economic meltdown will have. Acute fuel shortages mean the Department of Wildlife Conservation having to ration out fuel, when it can get it, for its patrol vehicles, while its revenue from tourism receipts at national parks has …
Sri Lanka deploys troops in capital after violence, protests
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan authorities deployed armored vehicles and troops in the streets of the capital on Wednesday, two days after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters, triggering a wave of violence across the country. Security forces have been ordered to shoot those deemed to be participating in the violence, as sporadic acts of …
Sri Lanka deploys troops in capital after violence, protests – KION546
By KRISHAN FRANCISAssociated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities deployed armored vehicles and troops on the streets of the capital Wednesday, a day after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters, triggering a wave of violence across the country. Security forces have been ordered to shoot those deemed to be participating in the violence, …
Breaking: Sri Lanka’s president will not resign, despite protests, says minister
Live Breaking news updates April 6, 2022: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the hour. Updated on Apr 06, 2022 04:20 PM IST …
Opposition Lawmakers in Sri Lanka Protest State of Emergency
By KRISHAN FRANCIS, Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Opposition lawmakers in Sri Lanka on Sunday marched in the capital, Colombo, defying the president’s move to impose a nationwide curfew and state of emergency after protests blaming the government for an economic crisis swelled. Internet … Source link
Sri Lankan Navy Arrests 20 Indian Fishermen For Trespassing
New Delhi: Sri Lankan navy has arrested 20 Indian fishermen for alleged “trespassing”. Two Indian boats have been seized from Rameshwaram. More details awaited. Also Read – Burqa ‘Sign of Recent Religious Extremism, Will Definitely Ban It’, Says Sri Lanka Minister Prior to this, Pakistan had arrested 17 Indian fishermen and confiscated their three boats …
Sri Lanka elephants: ‘Record number’ of deaths in 2019
Image copyright Anbarasan Ethirajan Image caption There are an estimated 7,500 wild elephants in Sri Lanka A record number of elephants – 361 – have died in Sri Lanka during 2019, environmental groups say. It is highest figure of elephant deaths to be reported since Sri Lanka became independent in 1948, conservationists said. Most were …
Sri Lanka presidential election: Rajapaksa victorious as opponent concedes | World news
Sri Lanka’s former wartime defence minister Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be the country’s next president, after his opponent conceded defeat in a tightly contested election. The candidate for Sri Lanka’s ruling UNP party, Sajith Premadasa, on Sunday accepted defeat in the poll held on Saturday and congratulated his rival. “It is my privilege to honour the …
Sri Lanka presidential election: gunmen fire on buses carrying Muslim voters | World news
Gunmen have fired on buses carrying minority Muslim voters in northwest Sri Lanka, police said, as an election official admitted failures to protect vulnerable communities ahead of presidential polls. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the attack on Saturday, but a police official said the attackers had burnt tyres on the road and …
