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India clarifies views to Sri Lanka on 13th Amendment

July 15, 2013

Indian National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon has clearly voiced India’s view on the 13th Amendment of Sri Lanka’s Constitution emphasizing on the need for Colombo to fulfill its commitment to India and the international community regarding the same. Sri Lanka ..

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India vote against Sri Lanka on human rights issue; stresses on reconciliation at UNHRC

March 19, 2013

In the 22nd session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during the adoption of the Report of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, Indian government, under pressure by DMK to vote against Sri Lanka on human rights issue, ..

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India asks Sri Lanka to fix accountability for rights violation, torture of Tamils

February 28, 2013

India held that Sri Lanka would have to fix accountability for the alleged violation of human rights and torture of Tamils and assure a sustainable settlement of issues pertaining to them. The UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Commission) has took ..

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India, Sri Lanka ink anti-terror, tax evasion agreements

February 22, 2013

India and Sri Lanka inked two distinct pacts on fighting international terrorism and avoidance of double taxation with the aim to enrich bilateral relationships. Both sides also talked about enhanced cooperation in a range of areas including civil nuclear energy ..

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Angelo Mathews appointed as captain of Sri Lankan cricket team

February 16, 2013

Angelo Mathews has been selected as Sri Lanka’s Test and one-day  international captain for the rest of 2013. He took the reins from Mahela Jayawardene, who recently nominated Mathews to replace him.

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Mohan Peiris is the new Chief Justice of Sri Lanka

January 18, 2013

Former attorney general of Sri Lanka, Mohan Peiris, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Sri Lanka after the dismissal of former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake following her impeachment. Peiris has never been on the bench.His appointment is ..

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