Tag: Sirisena
Rajinikanth Cancels Sri Lanka Trip Following Protest
Following stiff opposition from Tamil outfits, megastar Rajinikanth on Saturday announced he has cancelled his visit to Sri Lanka next month to inaugurate a housing scheme. He had also sought an appointment with the Sri Lankan President to discuss the fishermen's issue.....
PM Modi Attends Vesak Day Celebrations In Colombo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Sri Lanka on Thursday, attended the 'International Vesak Day' celebrations in Colombo on Friday.....
Buddhism's Message Of Peace Answer To Terrorism: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Buddhism's message of peace is the answer to the growing phenomenon of terrorism across the world.....
Sri Lankan President Sets Jan 5 For Parliamentary Polls
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has signed a special gazette notification dissolving parliament and declaring January 5, 2019, as the date for a snap parliamentary election. ....
Don't Leave Room For Muslim Prabhakaran: Sri Lanka President
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena called for unity among all communities saying the country has now divided.....
10 Killed In Sri Lanka Garbage Dump Collapse
At least 10 persons, including four children, were killed after a garbage dump collapsed onto their homes outside the Sri Lankan capital.....
Modi Arrives In Sri Lanka, Meets President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena here ahead of the "International Vesak Day" celebrations where the Indian leader will be the chief guest.....
Sri Lanka's Disputed Prime Minister Rajapaksa Resigns Amid Crisis
Sri Lanka's disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Saturday, seven weeks after he was appointed in a surprise move that sparked a political crisis in the island nation. ....
