Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
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By Our Political Affairs Editor As Sri Lanka prepares for its ninth presidential election on September 21, the nation stands at a pivotal juncture that could reshape its political and economic future.
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by Our Political Affairs Editor As Sri Lanka gears up for its 2024 presidential election, the stakes are higher than ever. With a total of 17.1 million (171,00,000)registered voters and a high
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by A Special Political Affairs Correspondent A senior member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has disclosed that Sajith Premadasa is now backing the Rajapaksas, who were previously abandoned by former Prime
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In an emotionally charged homecoming, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal returned to his residence on Civil Lines Road after being released from Tihar Jail on Friday night. Greeted by his family and
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Colombo, Sri Lanka — Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa announced on Thursday that, if elected president, he plans to renegotiate Sri Lanka’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce the financial
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In an interview with Nisthar Cassim, Chief Editor of Daily FT, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined his strategic vision for Sri Lanka’s future amidst the ongoing election campaign. Emphasizing the need for economic
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Prabhakaran decided on an election boycott in the 2005 presidential election to defeat Ranil, knowing that Ranil was responsible for breaking Karuna Amman, who was a significant ally for Prabhakaran. The biggest
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Editorial Note: This editorial has been amended to include the correction. The article incorrectly attributed a statement to Mr Renuke Wijewardana, Chief Regulatory Officer of the Colombo Stock Exchange. As clarified by
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In the electoral history of Sri Lanka, there is a single signal or sign that shows where the international community stands. That signal is the minority parties. Among the minority parties, the
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by A Political Affairs Correspondent In a statement by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a recent presidential election rally has sparked both laughter and curiosity. Wickremesinghe, known for his witty speeches, claimed that
More Editorial As Sri Lanka approaches the 2024 presidential election, the grim reality is that the future of its education system is under severe threat, thanks to a trio of candidates whose promises
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by Luxman Aravind In a time of crisis, political transitions often become dangerous experiments. Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential election has ushered in the rise of the National People’s Power (NPP) under the
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With the Presidential Elections 2024 in full swing and manifestos from all major candidates now issued, much of the public remains clueless or confused about who will ultimately save Mother Sri Lanka.
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“What can be worse than the worst?” Seamus Heaney (The burial at Thebes) In October 2014, the Centre for Policy Analysis published its third survey mapping the thinking of the Lankan people.
More Having served President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s despicable political agenda since May 2022, till August this year, parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa entered the fray in a last-ditch attempt to save the SLPP’s nationalistic vote, Mawbima
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