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Three arrested in Sri Lanka on suspicion of plotting attack on Israeli tourists

Three arrested in Sri Lanka on suspicion of plotting attack on Israeli tourists

The arrests came following an alert from Indian intelligence which stated that the attack on Israeli citizens could take place between October 19 and 23 in Sri Lanka

24 October,2024 08:42 PM IST | Colombo | mid-day online correspondent
Sri Lanka arrests over 20 Chinese

Sri Lanka arrests over 20 Chinese

All 20 Chinese nationals, between the ages of 22 and 49, were arrested from a hotel in the Gorakana area of Panadura, a suburb south of Colombo

10 October,2024 10:00 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
India vs Pakistan: Are we just buying into the hype?

Mid-Day Premium India vs Pakistan: Are we just buying into the hype?

Once again on Sunday, Pakistan’s mediocrity shone through against India

07 October,2024 11:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
SL Easter blasts: Ex-cop to be charged

SL Easter blasts: Ex-cop to be charged

Nilantha Jayawardena, former Senior DIG and head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been asked to appear in court on October 7.

28 September,2024 09:19 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
‘Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election will cost more than prez polls’

‘Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election will cost more than prez polls’

Saman Sri Ratnayake said that the parliamentary election would cost 11 billion Sri Lankan rupees (approximately R3 billion) up from 10 billion rupees for the presidential election

26 September,2024 08:32 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Lanka to reopen probe into Easter bombings

Lanka to reopen probe into Easter bombings

“The new president assured us that the truth on the Easter Sunday attacks would be brought to light,” Ranjith said

25 September,2024 09:02 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
IMF to begin talks with new Lanka government led by President Dissanayake

IMF to begin talks with new Lanka government led by President Dissanayake

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday said it will discuss the timing of the next review of Sri Lanka's loan programme and looks forward to working with the new government headed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

24 September,2024 10:30 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan president

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lankan president

Chinese president Xi Jinping congratulated Dissanayake, saying he looks forward to working together. The US and India congratulated him earlier

24 September,2024 07:20 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Sri Lankan PM Gunawardena resigns

Sri Lankan PM Gunawardena resigns

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigned from his post on Monday as part of a power transition in the country following the presidential election won by Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

23 September,2024 10:22 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
Sri Lanka presidential election goes to historic second count

Sri Lanka presidential election goes to historic second count

Neither Dissanayake nor Premadasa secured more than 50 per cent vote

23 September,2024 07:20 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies

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