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Sri Lanka’s opposition congratulates new US President elect

Sri Lanka’s opposition has congratulated new US President elect Joe Biden. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa congratulated Joe Biden on his historic victory at the US Presidential elections. “My warmest congratulations to?@JoeBiden on your historic victory on being elected #POTUS46 & my best wishes as you prepare to serve in the highest office. I wish you & Vice President-elect?@KamalaHarris, the very best in your efforts to transform America,” Premadasa tweeted. Tamil Progressive Alliance (

07 Nov, 2020

Another four coronavirus related deaths in Sri Lanka taking total to 34

Another four coronavirus related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka taking the total death toll to 34, the Health Ministry said. The Government Information Department quoted the Health Ministry as saying two of the victims are residents of Colombo 10, one is a resident of Wellampitiya and the other a resident of Ganemulla. The Health Ministry said that a 42-year-old woman from Colombo 10 had died at her residence.?A PCR test had confirmed that she had the coronavirus. The second victim is

07 Nov, 2020

Sri Lanka looks forward to working with Joe Biden

The Sri Lankan Government says it looks forward to working with US President elect Joe Biden. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted saying he looks forward to enhancing the relationship between the US and Sri Lanka. “Congratulations to President elect?@JoeBiden?and VP elect @KamalaHarris on your victory. As we mark #72 years of diplomatic relations between our two countries, I look forward to working with both of you to further enhance #SriLanka –#USA relations to benefit both our peoples,”

08 Nov, 2020