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Sri Lankan president to visit India after parliamentary polls

Sri Lankan president to visit India after parliamentary poll

October 15, 2024, 02:18 PM - 2 min read

Voting for the parliamentary election is to take place on November 14, almost 10 months ahead of the schedule.

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Sri Lanka govt to review Adani’s wind power project approval.

Sri Lanka govt to review Adani’s wind power project approval

October 14, 2024, 04:18 PM - 2 min read

The final decision of the new government would be conveyed after the installation of the new Cabinet after the November 14 parliamentary election.

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A forensic audit has been ordered on Indian firms GBS Technology and IVS Global FZCO along with VFS Global.

Lanka govt orders probe into visa contract with Indian firms

September 27, 2024, 01:08 PM - 2 min read

A forensic audit has been ordered on Indian firms GBS Technology and IVS Global FZCO along with VFS Global.

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Where do Tamils stand with AKD's win in Sri Lanka polls

Where do Tamils stand with AKD's win in Sri Lanka polls?

September 23, 2024, 04:36 PM - 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, who lost to Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Saturday’s presidential election, garnered the highest share of the Tamil minority’s vote.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected as Sri Lanka’s president on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Who's AKD? Sri Lanka's choice during turbulent times

September 23, 2024, 10:26 AM - 4 min read

This election marked a significant political moment, being the first since the civil unrest of 2022 that forced former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign and flee the country amid widespread dissatisfaction over the economic crisis he is largely blamed for.

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Left-Leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake Wins Sri Lankan President Election.

Sri Lanka elects Anura Kumara Dissanayake as President

September 22, 2024, 09:41 PM - 5 min read

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka’s new president, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. Dissanayake, a left-leaning leader with Marxist views, defeated both incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa in a closely contested election. His victory comes at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst financial crisis in decades, making his leadership pivotal for the country’s future.

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Dissanayaka leads Sri Lanka's presidential vote

Dissanayaka leads Sri Lanka's presidential vote

September 22, 2024, 08:47 AM - 4 min read

Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the NPP has won Sri Lanka's presidential election with 52% of the vote, while Sajith Premadasa received 23% and incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe trailed with 16%, amid a voter turnout of about 75%.

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Voting concludes in crucial Sri Lankan presidential polls

Voting concludes in crucial Sri Lankan presidential polls

September 21, 2024, 05:57 PM - 3 min read

Polling for Sri Lanka's presidential elections concluded peacefully on Saturday, with over 60% voter turnout reported by 2 PM, marking the first elections since the country's severe economic crisis in 2022, while incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces strong competition from Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa.

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Sri Lanka’s JVP to cancel Adani energy project if elected

Sri Lanka’s JVP to cancel Adani energy project if elected

September 16, 2024, 02:58 PM - 2 min read

The Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), leading in unofficial polls ahead of Sri Lanka’s presidential election, has pledged to cancel Adani Group’s $440 million wind power project, citing concerns over energy sovereignty and environmental issues.

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