Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka: Anura Kumara Dissanayake wins Presidential Elections, to take oath on Sept 23
World | Sep 22, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTSri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, won the presidential election for the debt-ridden island nation, local TV said on Sunday, citing Election Commission figures.
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Sri Lanka presidential election goes to historic second count as none secure 50 per cent vote
World | Sep 22, 2024, 04:33 PM ISTSri Lanka polls: The latest results showed Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party's broader front National People’s Power (NPP) had won 39.52 per cent of the votes counted.
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Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka after presidential election as counting of votes underway
World | Sep 21, 2024, 10:44 PM ISTSri Lankans cast their vote to choose their next president on Saturday in the first election since the country's worst-ever economic crisis in 2022. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75, is seeking re-election for a five-year term as an Independent candidate.
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Sri Lanka casts vote to elect next president, first after 2022 severe economic crisis | DETAILS
World | Sep 21, 2024, 09:46 AM ISTSri Lanka is going to what many consider a tightly-contested presidential election on Saturday that will determine the future of the fragile economy which was reeling under its worst-ever economic crisis.
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Sri Lanka presidential elections: Who are the five key candidates in tightly-contested poll?
World | Sep 20, 2024, 12:49 PM ISTThere are a total of 38 candidates in the running for the President's post, but President Wickremesinghe faces an uphill battle from Sajith Premadasa, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Namal Rajapaksa and Nuwan Bopage. The cash-strapped country is gearing up for a presidential election on Saturday.
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Sri Lanka presidential elections: Five things to know ahead of polls on Saturday | DETAILS
World | Sep 20, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTIncumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, running as an independent, is seeking re-election in a tight contest against Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sri Lankans hope their new leader will bring an improvement in their fragile economy as millions reel under poverty and debt.
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Sri Lanka v New Zealand 1st Test pitch report: How will surface play at Galle International Stadium?
Cricket | Sep 17, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTSri Lanka will lock horns against New Zealand in a two-match series, beginning with the first game at the Galle International Stadium. The teams will give it their all as crucial WTC points are up for grabs. Ahead of the Galle Test, here is how the surface at the venue is set to play.
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'Misunderstandings resolved': Maldives admits ties with India affected after ouster of Indian troops
World | Sep 15, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTThe Foreign Minister said that relations with India had faced challenges, particularly following President Muizzu’s campaign to remove a small contingent of Indian troops from the Maldives. Zameer said that the "misunderstandings" between the two countries have been resolved.
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Syria beat India 3-0 to win Intercontinental Cup
Sports | Sep 10, 2024, 06:37 PM ISTSyria defeated India 3-0 to lift the 2024 Intercontinental Cup title at Hyderabad’s GMC Balayogi Stadium. On the other hand, Sri Lanka beat England in the third Test to avoid whitewash. All of that and much more in today's Sports Wrap.
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Sports Wrap: Afghanistan to face New Zealand in one-off Test in Noida
Sports | Sep 09, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTJannik Sinner won his first-ever US Open title after defeating Taylor Fritz in the men's singles final. On the other hand, Afghanistan are set to lock horns with New Zealand in a one-off Test in Greater Noida. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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'On their way home!': Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy repatriated
World | Sep 04, 2024, 08:42 PM ISTIndian fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly poaching in the island nation's waters, were repatriated to their homes in India on Wednesday, the Indian mission said.
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England secures series with 190-Run victory over Sri Lanka | 02 Sep | Sports Wrap
News | Sep 02, 2024, 04:55 PM ISTEngland secures the series with a 190-run victory over Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Gus Atkinson delivers another five-wicket haul and joins the elite ranks. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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NSA Ajit Doval meets Sri Lankan Prez Wickremesinghe, other leaders, holds political consultations
World | Aug 30, 2024, 09:03 PM ISTNSA Ajit Doval met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and other leaders in Colombo and held political consultations with them ahead of the presidential election scheduled on September 21.
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Sri Lanka to grant visa-free access to Indian travellers starting October 1, five must-visit spots
Travel | Aug 23, 2024, 05:21 PM ISTWith visa-free access, Indian travellers can now easily explore the beauty and diversity of Sri Lanka. Whether you're interested in history, culture, nature, or adventure, this island nation has something to offer everyone.
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Sri Lankan SC holds President Ranil Wickremesinghe guilty of violating fundamental rights
World | Aug 23, 2024, 09:29 AM ISTThe court rapped Wickremesinghe and the independent election commission for failing to hold local council elections last year. The elections for 340 local councils were postponed from March 9, 2023, as the Treasury claimed it could not fund the polls amid a crippling economic crisis.
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Snipers take part in 'Mitra Shakti' joint exercise between militaries of India, Sri Lanka | VIDEO
World | Aug 19, 2024, 03:39 PM ISTThe 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise 'Mitra Shakti' at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, is being conducted from August 12-25.
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Snipers from India and Sri Lanka take centre stage at Joint Military Exercise 'Mitra Shakti'
Originals | Aug 19, 2024, 12:47 PM ISTSnipers from India and Sri Lanka take centre stage at Joint Military Exercise 'Mitra Shakti'. Sniper Rifles are a very potent weapon system in modern warfare.
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Sri Lanka Cricket appoints former English batter Ian Bell as batting coach series against England
Cricket | Aug 13, 2024, 07:33 PM ISTIan Bell has played for England from 2005 to 2015 and will now be part of the opposition camp for the England vs Sri Lanka Test series. The series will feature three Test matches and will kick start on August 21 in Manchester.
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Namal Rajapaksa, heir of powerful Rajapaksa family, enters Sri Lankan presidential race | Who is he?
World | Aug 08, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTNamal, 38, will compete against President Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and the Marxist JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on September 21. The son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Namal is currently an MP from the Hambantota district.
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From Pakistan to Sri Lanka to Bangladesh, how mobocracy took over democracy in neighbouring nations
Explainers | Aug 06, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTMass protests, by and large, plagued the neighbouring countries' democratic setup which is a major cause of concern for regional stability. India, the biggest democratic country in the world must be worried over these anti-democratic outrages in the neighbour countries.