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Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Jailed for Anti-Muslim Remarks

9Jan

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Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk Jailed for Anti-Muslim Remarks

Recent reports indicate that a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, known for his controversial views, has been sentenced to prison for making derogatory remarks about Islam. This follows a history of the monk facing legal challenges and accusations of inciting religious tensions. A Sri Lankan court has sentenced Galagodaatte Gnanasara to nine months in prison. He is a prominent Sri Lankan Buddhist monk known for his controversial remarks and for making derogatory statements about Islam and inciting religious hatred. This marks the second time Gnanasara has faced imprisonment for similar offenses. The charges against the monk date back to 2016 when he publicly insulted Sri Lanka’s minority Muslim community. It is a community that makes up around 10% of the country’s 22 million popula...

Pakistan choked in the semi-finals of Asia cup 2022

After a great start, Pakistan women's team lost the semi-finals. The scintillating victory of 1 run makes Sri Lanka the second finalist of Asia cup 2022. Fans are appreciating the team's effort during the whole tournament. Sri Lanka women stole an intense 1-run win over the Pakistan women in the Semi-finals of the Women's Asia Cup 2022 to book their spot in the final against India women. Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a disappointing total of 122 runs in 20 overs. But Pakistan failed to pounce on the opportunity. Pakistan`s Nashra Sandhu picked up three wickets to help her team restrict Sri Lanka to a low total. At the same time, chasing the target of 123 runs, Pakistan’s team got a straight start. Even the team looked to be in good rhythm, but the Sri Lankan side was bow...

Sri Lanka Begins Voting to Replace its Fledgling President

The Sri Lanka parliament began voting Wednesday for a new president following the storming of Gotabaya Rajapaksa's palace by angry protesters. To lead the crisis-ridden country, legislators voted in booths set up on the floor of the chamber to choose between three candidates in Sri lanka. Parliamentary secretary-general Dhammika Dasanayake reminded members that photographing ballot papers is an offense. A number of previous elections have been plagued by allegations of vote-buying and corruption. As a result, the winner will take charge of a bankrupt nation in bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund, where 22 million people face severe food, fuel, and medicine shortages. There were hundreds of heavily armed troops and police outside the parliament, but there were no si...