Sri Lanka- A nation in shock, under curfew, nightfall- and million questions
At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in a series of bomb blasts that hit luxury hotelsContinue Reading
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Explosions rock churches and five star hotels in Sri Lanka
Explosions were reported at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena and St.Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo a short while ago,Continue Reading
India’s Jet Airways suspends operations after banks reject plea for emergency funds
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Embattled Jet Airways said on Wednesday it was halting all flight operations after its lenders rejected itsContinue Reading
World’s largest single-day election under way in Indonesia: 193 million voters elect President, Parliament and gov officials
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Voters in Indonesia headed to the polls on Wednesday morning in the world’s largest direct presidential election,Continue Reading
Facts & Figures as Voting begins in India’s mammoth election
India will hold a general election starting on Thursday in the world’s largest democratic exercise, with Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading
Oman oil minister says excited to be part of Sri Lanka oil refinery project
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka (Reuters) – Oman’s oil minister said on Sunday he was excited to be part of a Sri LankaContinue Reading
DMK leader Jagathrakshakan’s family linked to record FDI in Sri Lanka
Indian newspaper The Hindu reports that a Singapore-based company in which stakes are held by the family members of formerContinue Reading
Oman denies it has agreed to invest in Sri Lanka oil refinery project
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Oman’s oil ministry on Wednesday denied being part of a $3.85 billion plan to build anContinue Reading
Singapore rejects Sri Lankan leader’s allegation on trading scam suspect
Singapore rejected Wednesday Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s allegation it was sheltering a former central bank chief wanted for fraud,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka President accuses Singapore of sheltering suspect in trading scam
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena accused Singapore Monday of sheltering one of his country’s former central bank chiefs wanted inContinue Reading
