Sri Lanka crisis: Ex-PM Mahinda Rajapaksa given protection amid violent clashes - key updates
The 76-year-old former president and prime minister is being given protection amidst nationwide protests over the government's failure to tackle the worst economic crisis. He was evacuated to the Trincomallee naval dockyard.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 6) spoke to his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa and congratulated him as early results of recently held parliamentary elections indicate an impressive electoral performance by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party.
Aug 07, 2020, 02:15 AM IST