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Sri Lanka set to vote for new parliament

Sri Lankans to vote for change in parliament poll, discarding decades of dynastic politics

Sri Lanka votes to elect a new parliament this week in a snap general election called by its Marxist-leaning president who wants a fresh mandate in the legislature to drive economic reforms in the debt-ridden island nation.

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.

Voice of America · 12h

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

Barron's · 23h

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.

WION on MSN · 16h

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.

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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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The beautiful country begging for more British tourists with major change to visa rules

From December, Sri Lanka will be welcoming British tourists with visa-free entry as part of the government's "new approach to ...

Adani’s ‘Power’ in Sri Lanka

Integrity, transparency and the fight against corruption have to be part of the culture. They have to be taught as ...

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‘Got Goosebumps': Sri Lankan Airlines' Ramayana Ad Gains Praise, Netizens Says 'Next Trip To Country Soon'

The video also showcase the the Seetha Amman Temple, also known as Ashok Vatika Sita Temple, iconic structure, maintained by ...

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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 ...

Sri Lanka poll campaign ends; ruling NPP seen favourite amid criticism over experience

ECONOMYNEXT – Campaign for Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections scheduled for November 14 ends at midnight on Monday with ...

Foreign Policy11d

How Sri Lanka Went From Economic Crisis to Peaceful Transition

Sri Lanka’s presidential election, held in September, came in the middle of a steady recovery from a debilitating economic ...

The Daily Mirror1d

Sri Lanka’s global competitiveness at risk: Economic cost of cargo clearance delays

The delays in cargo clearance disrupt the flow of goods, increase costs and undermine the country’s competitiveness in ...

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 ...

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Beautiful country pleads for more UK tourists amid Canary Islands protests

However, located in South Asia, Sri Lanka is desperate for more Brits to pitch up. It boasts a stunning natural ...

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