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Sarvodaya movement founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passed way

The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, passed away, his family announced. He was 92-years-old. He passed away at a private hospital in Colombo, Tuesday. Ariyaratne was nominated to the Constitutional Council as a civil representative in 2015. He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1969, the Gandhi Peace Prize from the Government of India in 1996, the Niwano Peace Prize in 1992, the King Beaudoin Award and other internatio

16 Apr, 2024

India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka

The Government of India has lifted the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said. The High Commission said that the export of upto 10000 MT of onions has been permitted vide the enclosed notification of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The exemption for Sri Lanka reiterated India?s Neighbourhood First policy, adding to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities in Sri Lanka, the High Commission said.

15 Apr, 2024

Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack

Australian police have declared Monday’s stabbing at a Sydney church a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a bishop, a priest and churchgoers were attacked during mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church. At least four people suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries, police say. The attacker was also hurt. The incident was captured on a church livestream and quickly triggered unrest in the suburb of Wakeley. Australian police define terror

16 Apr, 2024