Sri Lanka President Sirisena Won’t Stand For Re-Election In November Poll #lka
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided not to stand for re-election in November polls as the politically influential RajapakseContinue Reading
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Sri Lanka court dismisses petition against Presidential candidate Rajapaksa’s citizenship ‘anomaly’
COLOMBO (Reuters) – A Sri Lankan court on Friday dismissed a legal challenge to presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Sri Lankan citizenship,Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia gives $50m to Sri Lanka for medical faculty
COLOMBO: Saudi Arabia provided a concessional loan to Sri Lanka on Wednesday to establish a fully equipped faculty of medicineContinue Reading
Sri Lanka confirms Presidential Election for Nov 16
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Nov. 16, the head of the island nation’s election bodyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President in allegation controversy at tallest tower opening ceremony
COLOMBO (Reuters) – The grand opening of Sri Lanka’s tallest tower was mired in controversy on Monday when President MaithripalaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka looks to Islamic gathering to revive tourism after attacks
COLOMBO — The Bohra Mosque in Colombo has become a hive of activity in recent weeks, its walls surrounded byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ends emergency four months after Easter attacks
Sri Lanka is likely to ended a four-month state of emergency declared after Easter suicide bombings by Islamist extremists thatContinue Reading
U.S. warns Sri Lanka on investment, military ties after army chief promotion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. State Department official warned on Tuesday that Sri Lanka’s appointment of a war veteran accusedContinue Reading
Hundreds escape Papua prison after violent riots
Indonesian authorities were hunting for more than 250 inmates who escaped a Papua prison set ablaze during violent riots, officialsContinue Reading
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airline CEO Resigns
The flag carrier said Rupert Hogg is stepping down to “take responsibility” after the company suffered a backlash from BeijingContinue Reading
