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IMF Resumes Sri Lanka Bailout After China's Debt Deal

The International Monetary Fund announced on Tuesday it is reviving its $2.9 billion bailout for Sri Lanka after the South Asian nation clinched a debt restructure deal with its largest single lender China.

International Business Times

Mass whale strandings: what is behind the recent spate of ‘suicidal’ urges?

Scientists are still puzzled by these tragic events, usually involving pilot whales. Vital clues, however, may lie in the tight-knit social ties that give each pod a unique culture

The Guardian - UK

Stalin writes to Jaishankar on fishermen’s arrests, says attacks on the rise

.Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin requests External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene & repatriate 25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy. He highlights attacks on fishermen have caused serious repercussions & details 3 incidents of arrests & boat damage. Urges immediate action to repatriate apprehended fishermen & boats.

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Sri Lanka experiences a temporary power outage after a main transmission line fails

Sri Lanka's power and energy ministry says the country experienced an island-wide power outage for several hours after a system failure in one of the main transmission lines

The Independent UK

Bridge this deficit between India and Sri Lanka

The larger vision of regional economic integration, encompassing Sri Lanka and the southern States of India must be realised

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Asian Development Bank approves a $200M loan to debt-stricken Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank says it approved $200-million concessional loan to debt-stricken Sri Lanka to help stabilize the country’s finance sector

The Independent UK

Pressure grows on UK over British Museum treasures as Netherlands returns major colonial artefacts

Sri Lanka says return of looted artefacts is redressing ‘historical injustice’

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Indian envoy visits Sri Lanka's north, underscores India's commitment to country

The Indian envoy here has visited Sri Lanka’s Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi’s abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of the country through enhanced development cooperation and expanded economic partnership.

The Hindu

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court directs authorities to treat Tamil repatriate and his family as Indian citizens

Madras HC directs authorities to treat Tamil repatriate from Sri Lanka as Indian citizen, entitled to relief measures announced by TN govt. Court said petitioner had submitted application in 1970, passport issued in 1982. Centre asked to consider representation, acknowledge existing fact & extend assistance to petitioner & family.

The Hindu

Centre should intervene to stop demolition of temples in Sri Lanka: VCK leader

VCK founder Thirumavalavan urges BJP-led govt to intervene in Sri Lanka to stop demolition of Hindu temples; praises CM Stalin for relief works & memorial to social reformer. #HinduTemples #SriLanka #CMStalin #INDIACoalition #ParliamentaryElections #ReliefWorks #Memorial

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‘Palestine will win’: Sri Lanka businesses raise funds for war-ravaged Gaza

A fundraiser in Colombo aimed for 10 percent of the proceeds to go for Gaza. Most vendors donated their whole income.

Al Jazeera

Tamil Nadu rains | As Chennai and its fringes are pounded by torrential rains, IMD issues orange alert; holiday declared for schools

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

The Hindu

Lankan Tamils being ‘displaced’ by Sinhala migration: MP

Sri Lanka is pushing more Sinhalas into the north and eastern provinces of the country with the aim of displacing the Sri Lankan Tamil population from these regions, a Sri Lankan Tamil parliamentarian said.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka says it struck a deal with creditors on debt restructuring to clear way for IMF funds

Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement in principle with a group of creditors including India and Japan on debt restructuring

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India to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in July 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced that Team India will tour the island nation for a three-match ODI series and three T20Is in July 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tamil Nadu: 21 fishermen reach Chennai today after being released from Sri Lanka prisons

A total of 64 fishermen who belong to Rameshwaram and Mandapam were arrested in three separate arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, allegedly for cross-border fishing in the month of October. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin unveiled V.P. Singh statue at Chennai's Presidency College. Akhilesh Yadav and family members of the former PM were present. Stalin urged Centre to conduct caste census along with population census. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged TN govt to investigate death of patient at Tiruvarur hospital due…

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Family of seven from Sri Lanka arrive in Dhanushkodi by boat

Seven Sri Lankan family members, incl. woman & two girls, reached Dhanushkodi islet near Rameswaram by boat. Struggling to make ends meet due to economic crisis, they paid SLR 1.50 lakh to boatman & crossed Palk Bay. Marine Police brought them to station for interrogation & sent to Mandapam Rehabilitation…

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Malaysia joins Thailand and Sri Lanka in granting visa-free entry for Indians

Malaysia grants 30-day visa-free entry to Indian, Chinese citizens to promote tourism. PM Anwar Ibrahim said security screenings will be conducted for all visitors. 8 ASEAN countries already enjoy such facility.

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Legal options still available to sections of refugees in TN to get Indian passports

Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka have legal options to acquire Indian passports, equating to citizenship. Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has come to the rescue of two refugees, granting them passports. The Citizenship Act of 1955 states that those born in India between 1950-87 are citizens. The Foreigners Act,…

The Guardian - UK

Fresh China questions for Cameron as video shows him praising port project

Former PM seen quoting from Chinese-funded study in support of Sri Lankan development

The Independent UK

Lord Cameron must reveals links to Chinese port project, says Labour

The Foreign Secretary has helped to promote the Port City Colombo project in Sri Lanka which is financed by China.

The Hindu

Despite laws, Indian fishermen face no consequence for poaching, say Sri Lankan fishermen

The Hindu

Indian Coast Guard detains five Sri Lankan fishermen near Dhanushkodi

Five fishermen from Sri Lanka detained by ICG near Dhanushkodi for poaching. Boat confiscated and handed to Marine Police. Identified as Abdul Hameed, Ahmed, Vimal, Arul Prasad, and Ajit. Accidentally entered Indian waters; investigations by Central & State agencies.

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Coast Guard apprehends five Sri Lankan fishermen for entering Indian waters off Rameswaram coast

The Indian Coast Guard apprehended five Sri Lankan fishermen on Tuesday for illegally entering Indian waters off the coast of Rameswaram. Read further on Dynamite News:

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