Sri Lanka: President Holds More Pledges As Campaigning Closes For Parliamentary Poll
The snap parliamentary elections were called by President Dissanayake after he won polls in September on a promise to combat corruption and improve the country's economic situation.
Sri Lanka's Leftist President Faces First Parliament Test
Sri Lanka's new leftist leader has drawn strong support from an unlikely source as he seeks to expand his three parliamentary seats to a house majority in elections on Thursday.
Discarding Decades of Dynastic Politics, Sri Lankans to Vote for Change in Parliament Poll
The Rajapaksa family, who hail from Hambantota and whose cohort of brothers gave Sri Lanka two former presidents during a dozen years in power, saw their political fortunes wane a
Sri Lankans to vote for change in parliamentary election
STORY: Sudath Kumara and his wife Nilmini live in a house illegally built on state-owned land in Sri Lanka.They have nowhere else to go, they say, and could be evicted at any moment.Kumara blames the previous administration for his dire financial situation.
Sri Lanka set to vote for new parliament as president seeks majority for reforms
Strong support that Dissanayake secured in the presidential election will likely stay with his party in Thursday’s election, analysts say
Sri Lanka To Vote For Parliament On Nov 14
All eyes are on the general elections in Sri Lanka as the campaign for the polls ended last night. The island nation has now moved into a silent period, during which all campaign activities are prohibited until election day.
Sri Lanka Election: ‘Progress over corruption’, litmus test for Anura Dissanayake as voters head to polls on November 14
Sri Lanka’s new leftist leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, seeks to expand his parliamentary seats with backing from ...
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Is Sri Lanka witnessing a shift in its ethnic politics?
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is sowing hope ahead of the November 14 elections, appealing to both Sinhalese ...
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Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to be completed by year-end: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process can be completed by December ...
Sri Lanka brings in South Africa's Neil McKenzie as consultant coach for upcoming Test series against Proteas
Sri Lanka has appointed former South African batter Neil McKenzie as a consultant coach for their upcoming Test series ...
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from New Zealand in Sri Lanka November 2024
Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand from the New Zealand in Sri Lanka November 2024 today. The ICC Test ...
New Zealand hat-trick hero Ferguson ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs
New Zealand paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the one-day international series against Sri Lanka after suffering ...
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CMI Communities Live: Sri Lanka celebrates leadership and innovation
UK, in collaboration with CMI Sri Lanka (CMI-SL) on 8 November hosted “CMI Communities Live” at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo ...
Sri Lanka bill with president's image is not legal tender: central bank
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, which has sole authority to print currency in the island nation, told AFP it had not released ...
France, India, Sri Lanka Unite to Save Film Heritage, Sumitra Peries Classic Set for Restoration
Film Heritage Foundation is teaming with French diplomatic missions in India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives on a film ...
Sri Lanka appoint South Africa's Neil McKenzie as consultant coach ahead of Test series against Proteas
Sri Lanka and South Africa are set to lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 27 onwards. Sri Lanka have called ...
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Sri Lanka’s CEB restructure faces execution risk, BB+(lka) rating confirmed: Fitch
Sri Lanka's state-run Ceylon Electricity Board's re-structuring faces execution risk, Fitch Ratings said, while confirming ...