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Sri Lanka deploys 70,000 police personnel to ensure uneventful election
Stringent security measures have been put in place for the general election on Thursday (14) with 70,000 police personnel deployed across the country to ensure incident-free polling
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US rescinds security alert on Arugam Bay
The US Embassy in Colombo on Wednesday (13) lifted travel restrictions issued for Arugam Bay on October 23, telling US citizens to “Trust your gut”
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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 left-leaning president who wants a fresh mandate in the legislature to drive economic reforms in the debt-ridden island nation
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Sri Lanka poll campaign ends; ruling NPP seen favourite amid criticism over experience
Campaigning for Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for Thursday (14), ended at midnight on Monday (11) with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ruling National People’s Power (NPP) seen as a favourite despite strong criticism…
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Breaking ballot barriers: First openly transgender candidate shakes up Sri Lankan politics
Chanu Nimesha is making history as Sri Lanka’s first openly transgender candidate, stepping into the conservative political arena with a message of inclusion and resilience
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Inaugural session of 10th Parliament to be held on November 21
The inaugural session of the Tenth Parliament, with 196 members elected by public vote and 29 members entering through the national list, is scheduled to commence on November 21
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Sri Lanka extends date to return small arms
The Ministry of Defence said it has given a two-week extension for returning of firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for personal protection
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Sri Lanka CB to monitor NGOs for money laundering, terrorism financing crimes
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank signed an agreement to obtain and exchange information on investigations and prosecutions of money laundering. terrorist financing and related crimes in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and of any persons…
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Sri Lanka warns public to be wary of financial crimes via social media apps
More people are falling prey to financial scams conducted through social media apps, including WhatsApp, Sri Lanka’s Information Department said, urging the public to be alert
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US sanctions Indian firm involved in deal with Sri Lanka’s Mattala airport
The United States has sanctioned an Indian firm which is in a consortium with a Russian firm to manage Sri Lanka’s Mattala Airport, official data showed
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