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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi and offered prayers and obeisance to the Dhamekh Stupa.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the outcome of his “in-depth” discussions with Sri Lanka is that the two countries have decided to cooperate in counter-terrorism training. India announced financial assistance of USD 400 million and USD 50 million to Sri Lanka for counter-terrorism.

PM Modi's visit is a reflection of the solidarity of Indian people with the people of Sri Lanka during difficult times. The visit will send a strong message to the international community regarding the normalcy regained in the current security situation of Sri Lanka

Before paying obeisance to the presiding deity of Lord Venkateswara, the 73-year-old Wickremesinghe performed ages-old 'Tulabharam' ritual. This is his fourth visit to the ancient shrine
 

The Sri Lankan Parliament passed a motion with a majority of 117 out of 225 members in favour of ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Former PM Wickremesinghe, who has termed his sacking as unconstitutional, claimed that he is still the legally appointed Prime Minister with parliamentary majority.  

Tamil Nadu CM asserted that his government would be following the principle stated by Jayalalithaa – that Rajapaksa should be announced as a war criminal and put to trial at the International Court of Justice for the massacre of innocent Tamils.