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Is SriLanka worth visiting? Here's what diplomats have to say. #DailyFT #FTnews #SriLanka
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We should especially be thankful to the member of the independent Election Commission R. Hoole who went to Court as a private citizen against the dissolving of Parliament - JVP's Anura Kumara Dissanayake #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLk #CoupSL
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British Supermodel, Naomi Campbell in an interview with Vogue speaks about the items in her handbag, including a packet of ‘Link Samahan’ which she claims she always carries around with her. #DailyFT #FTnews #SriLanka
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@MahindaRajapaksa camp is calling for a general election. If they cannot allow for a proper poll in the Chamber how can we expect a free and fair election from this illegal #Government ? - Dr. Harsha De Silva #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #lka
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Dr. Coomaraswamy to head Pathfinder panel to prepare post-COVID-19 economic strategy | Daily FT #lka #COVID19LK #COVID19 #SriLanka
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"Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has stepped up & protected the sanctity of this institution against daunting challenges & for that, any citizen who believes in democracy would be grateful for his service" | FT Editorial 16 November | Preserving Parliament #lka
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MP Dilum Amunugama destroys Speaker’s mic and contents on the table #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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"JVP is not ready to discuss with @MaithripalaS at any point. He was the creator of this crisis. We have no faith in his statements" - says @anuradisanayake in @ParliamentLK #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK
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Hettigoda Industries Ltd., pioneer and leading Ayurveda products manufacturer, Ayurveda healthcare service provider and promoter, has expanded its product diversification in the Chinese market by exporting a range of Ayurveda herbal teas.
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Michel Nugawela asks Hanif Yusoof, CEO, Expolanka Holdings, what one piece of advice he would give his younger self if he could travel back in time.
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Hemas Holdings PLC (HHL) has posted a Group revenue of Rs. 17.4 billion for the quarter ended 30 September 2020, an increase of 11% over corresponding period last year.
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Sri Lankan duo mesmerize audience at Westminster Abbey West End stars sing at Commonwealth Day service West End stars Roshani Abbey and Nuwan Hugh Perera sang “Anagathaye” at the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
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122 MPs have informed Speaker they voted in favour of no-confidence motion. If anyone wants to challenge they can move a resolution & Speaker can call a vote tomorrow - PM RW tells reporters #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLk #CoupSL
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#JVP MP @anuradisanayake says there is no Government in #lka for the last 10 days. Police and the army r bound by the Constitution to protect the public. Army & Police should not continue to protect @MaithripalaS & @PresRajapaksa & their Government. #ConstitutionalCrisisLK
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RW dismissal, MR appointment and proclamation to dissolve Parliament not constitutionally valid #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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Unable to control the clashes, Speaker suspended #lka @ParliamentLK . Water bottles and wastepaper baskets seen thrown at Speaker and MPs. Mace was removed and Speaker stepped out. #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka
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SLTDA warns stern action against discrimination of domestic tourists | Daily FT #lka
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#JVP leader @anuradisanayake says @PresRajapaksa and the #UPFA spread false information about a #Constitution draft, which does not exist. "After 83 sittings the Steering Committee is unable to come to an agreement. Three years wasted." @constassemblysl #lka
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Today is a historic day. The p'ment voted that the three Gazettes are illegal and the appointment of MR does not have the confidence of the House - PM RW tells reporters #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLk #CoupSL #PoliticalCrisisLK
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Forcible occupation of PM’s office by Mahinda, TNA tells diplomats #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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“We are now appealing to the President that he should listen to the 122 members of the Parliament who have voted against MR” - Rishad Bathiudeen #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLk #CoupSL #PoliticalCrisisLK
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Indrajit departs Central Bank with respect and love | Daily FT #lka
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MR faces legal battle over Premiership after string of defeats in P’ment votes #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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Visit DailyFT Online for more: #DailyFT #SriLanka #NewsLK
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Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy named Central Bank Governor of the Year South Asia #lka #srilanka @CBSL
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#lka #JVP MP @anuradisanayake seeks #SupremeCourt support to establish #democracy & not allow dissolution of #Parliament as preferred by @MaithripalaS . “It will set a prior example for future presidents to appoint PMs under moonlit skies." #ConstitutionalCrisis
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🍁Air France returns to ‘emerging’ Sri Lanka after 30-year hiatus. Air France, the flag carrier of France commenced operations to Colombo on Friday the 5th of November 2021. #airfrance #srilanka #Flightfromfrance #flagcarrierofFrance #tourism Part one
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Admiral docked! #CoupLK #CoupSL
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Impact of the current economic crisis on families Content : CPA #DailyFT #SriLanka
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Daily FT turns 7 today! Thanks to all our readers for their continued support #lka #srilanka @FT_SriLanka
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This is the darkest day in the @Parliament history of #lka says SLMC leader Rauff Hakeem #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK
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It’s official: Sri Lanka becomes a battlefield for world powers’ Cold War By Shihar Aneez
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The European Union (EU) yesterday assured that the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) would be available for Sri Lanka for the foreseeable future.
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Today, Customs will return 17 containers filled with garbage to the United Kingdom, which had been illegally imported to Sri Lanka, an official said yesterday.
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Despite #UPFA decision not to attend @ParliamentLK MP Wijedasa Rajapksa tells House "We should give opportunity to the majority to resolve the current impasse, I am ready to make any sacrifice for this, I know there are others who would do the same" #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK
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Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday said that 300,000 kg of fresh vegetables have perished in farms and collection centres, noting that authorities have neglected proper mechanisms to avert such situations.
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Political uncertainty has had no impact on SL debt repayment preparations with CB ready to meet payment of $1b sovereign bond on 15 Jan - CB Govenor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy tells reporters #lka
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#lka #TNA MP #Sumanthiran moved the motion. Unable to take vote by name, Speaker adjourns the House till 19th November!! #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka @FT_SriLanka
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Ranil Wickremesinghe is to meet Mahinda Rajapaksa shortly to discuss how to move forward #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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The Daily FT epaper is now mobile friendly
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Port employees protest against unbearable tax hikes. #DailyFT #FTnews #SriLanka
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Hayleys and LOLC take the honours in LMD 100 rankings #SLnews #SriLanka
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Highlights: Budget 2021 #Budget2021
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What they did to my father and why they did it #lka #Lasantha_Wickrematunge
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JVP raps President again for crisis; calls for reappointment of Ranil as PM #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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We have affirmed the rule of law in this country and upheld the Constitution. Today's motion proves the Govt. of Mahinda Rajapaksa does not have House majority - Opposition Leader Sampanthan #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLk #CoupSL
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#lka UNP lawmakers demand removal of protection given to @PresRajapaksa using #PrimeMinistersSecurityDivision . Recommends only the protection entitled for a MP and a former President. @officialunp @ParliamentLK #ConstitutionalCrisis #NalinBandara
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#lka #UPFA MP @PresRajapaksa is wilfully misappropriating/ misusing public funds. According to this motion, JVP will support to cut funds of his and the alleged Ministers says #BimalRathnayake #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka
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High spirits at hotels officially legal this X’mas | Daily FT #lka
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Activists called on pharmaceutical companies on Thursday to be transparent about the costs and terms of providing COVID-19 vaccines, saying they must be available and affordable for all.
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The Central Bank has extended the debt moratorium offered to COVID-hit businesses and individuals by a further six months from October, following the spread of the second wave of the pandemic in the country.
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Political deadlock worries foreign companies in SL #lka
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The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) yesterday commissioned the much-delayed East Container Terminal (ECT), which figured in geopolitics in the Indian Ocean among other controversies.
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Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup 2022 beating Pakistan in the final #AsiaCup2022 #SriLanka #AsiaCup
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#UPFA MP Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa, says he was compelled to crossover after witnessing the unwanted tussle between the Legislature and the Executive. According to him, the burden of the struggle will fall upon the public #lka @ParliamentLK
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Commotion in Parliament as UNP MP Kiriella moves a motion to take a vote on the no confidence motion by name. UNP MPs surround Speaker to protect him #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #CoupSL
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Opposition Leader @R_Sampanthan slams @PresRajapaksa supporters for disrupting vote yet again by refusing to allow electronic vote or vote by name @Parliament #ConstitutionalCrisisLK #CoupLK #lka
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Spa Ceylon crosses 100 stores globally | Daily FT #Spa_Ceylon #Russia
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Otara Gunewardene, World Animal Day Ambassador. @otaradel
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The Rupee has sunk to a record low of 178 against the dollar in early morning trades following the Moody’s downgrade of Sri Lanka ratings midst current political crisis. The previous lowest was 177.35 witnessed on Monday.  #lka
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Guest checking in with same name and NIC number at three hotels | FT Online #lka #Terror_attack
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Govt. to digitise all State institutions | Daily FT #lka
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MP @sajithpremadasa moved the motion to show MP @RW_UNP , commands the confidence of Parliament to function as the #PrimeMinister #lka #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka
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A new report by think tank Verite Research is calling on the Government to fix oversight issues, ahead of Budget 2021 to be presented next month.
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No #UNP MPs coming forward to engage with protesters. #lka @ParliamentLK official sitting yet to start. Meanwhile, an empty VVIP helicopter lands. Perhaps to take out a VVIP from the Parliament premises. #ConstitutionalCrisisSriLanka @FT_SriLanka
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RTI commission directs Parliament to release details of asset declaration of MPs #SLnews #SriLanka
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Current reserves at $7.2b but confident of ending year at $7.8b. CB has ability to ensure controlled depreciation of rupee - CB Governor Dr. Coomaraswamy #lka
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