Crucial election for Sri Lanka
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.
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Sri Lanka elections result 2024 LIVE Updates: Curfew imposed till 6am as record 38 candidates await outcomes
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka held presidential elections on Saturday, serving as a de facto referendum on the contentious austerity measures implemented by the IMF following the nation’s unprecedented financial crisis.
Sri Lanka presidential election postal voter turnout exceeds 80 percent
Over 80 percent of the postal vote has been cast so far for Sri Lanka's September 21 presidential election, an official said.
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.
US updates Sri Lanka travel advisory ahead of presidential election
The United States’ Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka urging citizens to exercise caution in view of the upcoming presidential election
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
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.
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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, ...
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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“This could be the last democratic election in Sri Lanka” Patali
Leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka who is backing Presidential Candidate and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa shares his views on ...
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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 ...