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Sri Lanka Economy Expands 4.7% Ahead of Presidential Vote
Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, bolstering sentiment ahead of a crucial election that could affect policy as the country recovers from its worst crisis in decades.
Voting ends in Sri Lanka to choose a president and a way out of years of turmoil
Voting has ended Saturday in Sri Lanka's presidential election as the country seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis in its history and the resulting political upheaval.
Sri Lanka Votes In First Poll Since Economic Collapse
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka votes for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.
Struggling Sri Lankans vote in presidential election
Sri Lankans have begun voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country's recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting
As Sri Lanka Votes, NDTV Asks Presidential Candidate 9 Key Questions
Sri Lanka will vote to elect the next President on Saturday. While current President Ranil Wickremesinghe is seeking another term in office, he is being challenged by the key Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis
Sri Lankans are voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval.
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Role of second preference: a simulation of 2024 Presidential election in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka awaits the election of its 10th President in a political landscape that has not been seen before in history. For the first time, at least three frontrunners are contending for the presidency – as opposed to the usual bi-candidate race – with a certain possibility of none achieving an over-half majority vote.
Sri Lanka’s presidential election marks a historic low in violence
By Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lankan elections have become less violent over the years and the current presidential election is the most peaceful one of that kind since the first such election in 1982, Manjula Gajanayake,
Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote
Sri Lanka's presidential candidates wrapped up their campaigning on Wednesday, 48 hours before the election, pledging to fix the island country's ailing economy that is struggling to recover from a debilitating financial crisis.
Sri Lanka's Premadasa Seeks Father's Role As President
Three decades after his father was assassinated as Sri Lanka's leader, opposition chief Sajith Premadasa is a top contender to take on the role in this week's presidential elections.
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In Sri Lanka, election day is time for firecrackers — to ward off elephants
Over the past two years, Daham Piyasena has lived through momentous times: the worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka’s history, ...
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Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president
Sri Lanka's former president fled the country in 2022 after months-long protests Sri Lankans are voting for a new president in the first election since mass protests sparked by the country's ...
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2024 Presidential Election: Guidelines issued for voters
The voting for the presidential poll to elect the 9th executive president of Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held on Saturday ( ...
Everything you need to know about elections in Sri Lanka
Seventeen million people are eligible to vote in the election - and it's the first time they have gone to polls since the ...
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US waves danger sign to tourists visiting Sri Lanka
The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka in light of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for Sept 21. This advisory highlights the increased risk of civil ...