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Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024 Source : Dæhæna Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter The Presidential Elections of 2024 in Sri Lanka, held on 21 September, marked a significant moment in the country’s political history. These elections were conducted amidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, political instability, and ongoing recovery from the country’s recent crises. The political environment leading up to the election was shaped by the aftermath of the 2022 economic collapse, with key issues like economic recovery, corruption, and national reconciliation taking centre stage. 2024 Presidential Election 2019 Presidential Election Image Source : wikimedia Considered to be one of the most significant elections in Sri Lanka, the 9th Presidential election was also one of the most peaceful as well. The Election Commission outlined the voting procedure on 30 August 2024, detailing the ranked voting system due to the multiple candidates contesting the presidential election, ensuring voters were informed on how to cast ...

Oct 1, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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Ranasinghe Premadasa: As Pragmatic as Visionary in Political Method-by Dr. Mahim Mendis Source:Thuppahis Dr. Mahim Mendis, in Daily FT, 26 April 2024 …. where the title runs thus: “Revivial of Premadasism the Way Forward for Sri Lanka,” Truly cultured men and women have the capacity to be thankful for the progressive measures taken by Ranasinghe Premadasa. He was a true embodiment of Social Democracy, governing the entire social, political, cultural, and moral order. He was not a mere propagator of a Social Market Economy, when he took over leadership from a right wing, J.R. Jayewardene led UNP that tried to dislodge Deputy Leader Premadasa from his well-earned Presidential candidature in 1989. The same right-wing forces in the UNP, tried to impeach him together with Feudalist sympathisers, who lost all their social status due to Premadasaism I was socialised in my childhood, by an ardent Samasamajist, LSSP, father, in Moratuwa. However, I became disillusioned ...

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Australia higher education promotion draws Sri Lanka students – By APSARA RODRIGO Source : economynext A large number of Sri Lankan students looking for higher education options attended an Australian education showcase in Colombo last week. The Study Australia Showcase was organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), an Australian government agency. “An impressive number of students expressed their eagerness to select Australia as their preferred location for advanced education,” Dr Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade, said in a press release from the Australian High Commission. “We collaborate with Sri Lankan students to ensure they are making optimal choices when considering studying in Australia.” UNESCO estimates that approximately 10,500 students are currently studying in Australia as of August 2023. Sri Lanka is witnessing an increasing number of its students seeking entrance to foreign universities amid an economic crisis last year, and continued political uncertainty in the ...

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Sri Lanka scouts attending coronation ceremony of King Charles 111 meets President Source:Dailymirror Four Rover Scouts from the Sri Lanka Scout Association representing Sri Lanka at the Coronation Camp organised by The Scout Association, United Kingdom called on President Ranil Wickramasinghe in London this morning.  The Scouts discussed with the President their role in supporting the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.  Further discussions on the role of young people to take on the future leadership of the country was discussed where the President encouraged the Scouts to actively engage in national and global issues particularly highlighting the global climate crisis.  The four Scouts who represented Sri Lanka Scouts at the Coronation were Shalini Perera, Aritha Bandara, Asel Bandara and Sarith Fernando. The participation of the Sri Lanka Scouts at the Coronation Ceremony and  meeting with the President was coordinated by Chief Commissioner Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernand. ...

May 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Sri Lanka’s situation – By Dr Harold Gunatillake A proposal from the budget on cannabis The budget has proposed to look into the possibility of producing the ‘Triloka Wijayapathra’ (hemp) crop for export only. Finance Minister and President Ranil Wickramasinghe said that while presenting the budget speech to the Parliament, it is proposed to appoint a committee for that purpose through the 2023 budget. Meanwhile, a tax of Rs. 2 for cannabis has also been proposed in the budget presented today. Diana was pleased with the budget proposal to promote growing Cannabis State Minister Diana Gamage today said she was happy about the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to grow Cannabis in Sri Lanka. “I am thrilled that the President has realised the value of this medicinal herb. It is an industry which can provide many employment opportunities. This is why I promoted it. I am hoping to bring ...

Nov 18, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , ,
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SRI LANKA NEWS (AUGUST 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder. A Sri Lankan athlete and a senior official have gone missing after the fifth day’s events of the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Tuesday. Initial reports indicate that a female judoka and the manager of the Sri Lanka Judo Team have disappeared from the Sri Lankan camp soon after she lost her first-round event on Monday. The Sri Lankan Team Management have immediately informed the relevant authorities about their disappearance and the Birmingham Metropolitan Police have started a special inquiry into the incident. As a result, the Chef-de-Mission of the Sri Lankan contingent Maj. Gen (retired ) Dampath Fernando told that he has decided to acquire all passports of the Sri Lankan contingent to avoid further disappearances. Sri Lanka are fielding a 110-member strong contingent and 51 officials for the Commonwealth Games with the Judo Team consisting of three ...

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SRI LANKA NEWS (JUNE 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder Asia Siyaka (AS) tea market report for sale no. 21, covering the period May 31- June 1, indicates a production drop of nearly 10 million kilos compared to 2021. Results for the year up to the above dates, the report said, was 111.5 million kilos. Comparatively, for the same period in 2021, production recorded was 122.25 million kilos, indicating a minus variant for the comparative period of about 10 million kilos. The formalized plantation sector was not on hand to corroborate these results. However, tea smallholders and private tea factory owners, when contacted, confirmed a drop in production. It should also be noted that tea smallholders are responsible for 75 per cent tea production. Among the major factors that accounted for these results was the ill- advised decision by the current administration to ban imported fertilizer and the lack of weedicides. ...

Jul 1, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , , ,
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