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Indian budget allocates more funds for projects in Sri Lanka

The Indian Union budget saw increased allocations for development projects in neighbouring countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25. The allocation for Nepal is Rs 700 crore. It was Rs 550 crore last year which was revised to Rs 650 crore. Similarly, the budgetary allocation has increased for Sri Lanka to Rs 245 crore compared to Rs 150 crore (an increase of Rs 95 crore). India had bailed out Sri Lanka when its economy crashed and has provided grants and a line o

23 Jul, 2024

Fonseka formally announces he is running for President

Former Army Commander, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka formally announced, Thursday, that he will be contesting at the upcoming Presidential election. In a post on X, Fonseka invited every Sri Lankan to support him to take the country forward. The announcement comes amidst speculation that Fonseka will support incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Fonseka had, however, insisted he will not support Wickremesinghe as the President was working with the Rajapaksas. ?I wish to announce my Presid

25 Jul, 2024

Video goes viral accusing Police of planting heroin in car in Colombo

A video has gone viral on social media accusing the Police of planting heroin in a car while inspecting it in Colombo. The Police said the incident took place Wednesday morning and denied claims that officers attempted to plant any substance in the vehicle. A group of youth are heard saying in the video that a Police officer saw some money in the hands of the motorist and attempted to plant the heroin in the car. The youth are heard saying they were contacting their lawyers at the time of the

24 Jul, 2024