GDFT has permitted the export of an additional 10,000 metric tons (MT) of onions to the UAE (above 24,000 tons already allowed) and 10,000 tons to Sri Lanka, facilitated through the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL).
In the throes of an impending election, the decadesold issue of the island of Katchatheevu has once again surfaced, serving as political fodder for India’s electoral arena.
Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy on January 23, have been repatriated from the island nation and are on their way to Chennai.
The series win helped Sri Lanka overtake Pakistan and move up to fourth place on the updated WTC standings with a 50 percent points percentage, with India (first), Australia (second) and New Zealand (third) the only teams ahead of them.
Modi also accused the grand old party of weakening India's unity and integrity.
In a shocking turn of events, Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested in Sydney over alleged charges of rape on Sunday morning.
On October 6, the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) passed a resolution against Sri Lanka with 20 countries voting in favour, 20 against and seven abstaining.
The 19th Amendment (19A) to the Constitution of Sri Lanka was passed and it envisaged the dilution of powers of the Executive Presidency, which had been in force since 1978.
The great history of spectacular upsets in T20 cricket had another chapter added as Namibia secured a 55-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Kardinia Park, Geelong, on Sunday.
President Wickremesinghe said the government was also holding discussions with India. He had the opportunity to explain the current Sri Lankan situation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently.
