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Vanuatu Citizenship Commission to await court verdict before decision on cancelling Lalit Modi's citizenship, say local media
New Delhi, March 10: Shortly after Vanuatu News outlet Vanuatu Post reported that the Prime Minister of the country, Jotham Napat, had asked the Citizenship Commission to cancel Lalit Modi's citizenship, the former IPL boss cited another news report which said that the commission would await the outcome of the court before making any decision.
Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of citizenship request for Lalit Modi
Port Vila, March 10: Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the country's Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media, as per Vanuatu Daily Post.
We continue to pursue case against him as required under law, says MEA on Lalit Modi
New Delhi March 7: Responding to a question on reports of former IPL boss Lalit Modi's acquisition of citizenship of Vanuatu, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that they are aware of his application for surrendering his passport in the High Commission of India in London and they are continuing to pursue all cases against him as per the law.
Vanuatu declares flu outbreak on most populous island
Suva, Jan 18: Vanuatu's Ministry of Health has declared a flu outbreak on Efate, the most populous island in the country, after a surge in cases at a hospital in the capital city of Port Vila.
Quake-hit Vanuatu holds snap election
Suva, Jan 16: Voters are heading to the polls for the snap election of Vanuatu, despite the turbulence of a severe earthquake one month ago.
Over 200 businesses remain under lockdown in Vanuatu
Suva, Jan 15: Over 90 buildings, including more than 200 businesses within the Central Business District (CBD) of Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, remain under lockdown following the 7.3-magnitude earthquake on December 17, 2024, with hundreds of employees losing their jobs.
Australia commits additional support for Vanuatu earthquake recovery
Canberra, Jan 11: The Australian government has committed additional humanitarian assistance for Vanuatu following December's deadly earthquake.