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.
For the global historian, however, the Sri Lankan protesters splashing in the palace pool is a familiar scene. And one that could signal major political change is underway.
“If there are negative fallout due to this attack, the President must be held responsible. I urge the President not to use military power to harass those who are undergoing great sufferings,” the Cardinal said.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Sri Lanka have stood together and helped each other, with their traditional friendship further enhanced, Xi said.
A breakaway faction supported his chief opponent, Dullas Alahaperuma, who till recently served as information minister in the Rajapaksa government.
Tents of protestors are being dismantled by the armed security personnel outside the premises of the Sri Lankan Presidential Secretariat.
