Freedom of Expression, Elections, and the Legality of Suppressing a Writer’s Voice in Sri Lanka
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Freedom of Expression, Elections, and the Legality of Suppressing a Writer’s Voice in Sri Lanka

Bydaily reporter

In Sri Lanka, the Election Commission bears the primary responsibility of ensuring that electoral processes are conducted independently, impartially, and fairly. The Constitution of Sri Lanka establishes the Election Commission as an independent entity to oversee the organization of Presidential, Parliamentary, Provincial, and Local Government elections in line with the laws enacted by Parliament and…

Classic Travel triumphs: wins Best Travel Agency for Sri Lanka at World Travel Awards
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Classic Travel triumphs: wins Best Travel Agency for Sri Lanka at World Travel Awards

Bydaily reporter

Classic Travel Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone by being named the Best Travel Agency for Sri Lanka at the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony held in Manila. This distinguished recognition underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, reinforcing its status as a pioneer and trendsetter in the Sri Lankan outbound travel industry. For over…

Procedure for online authentication of birth, marriage, and death certificates
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Procedure for online authentication of birth, marriage, and death certificates

Bydaily reporter

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement detailing the procedures for the online authentication of birth, marriage and death certificates. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched online authentication process for birth, marriage and death certificates, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department at a ceremony held on September 2, 2024 at the Ministry…

ranil
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“Our Mission is to forge a New Sri Lanka”

Bydaily reporter

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the current government has proven that political parties can unite for the benefit of the country, and as a result, the effort to build a new Sri Lanka is underway. He claimed that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has resorted to vote-stealing and remarked that the National People’s Power (NPP) party…

Heavy showers above 100mm expected – Met Dept
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Heavy showers above 100mm expected – Met Dept

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The Department of Meteorology states that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, it said. Showers or thundershowers may occur…

With the Supreme Leader-To-Be, (or Not-To-Be rather) The Pockets – Series 1 | Episode 2
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With the Supreme Leader-To-Be, (or Not-To-Be rather)

The Pockets – Series 1 | Episode 2

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Nanda Wanninayaka – Sunday, August 11, 2024 | Double Pockets: – Welcome to Pelawatte Palace, Mr. Multipockets. I ordered you to make an audience with me to… … … Multipockets: – No, Mr. Double Pockets. You are not the Supreme Leader of Sri Lanka. At least not yet, thank God! (Crossing himself in the Christian…

economy
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Financial Crisis and IMF Conditionality

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When a country faces a severe financial crisis, it becomes increasingly clear that moving forward without the agreements and conditional frameworks of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is nearly impossible. Global experiences have demonstrated time and again that economies emerging from financial turmoil often require the structured support and oversight of the IMF to stabilize…

President meets record-breaking youth after 1,500 km journey across Sri Lanka
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President meets record-breaking youth after 1,500 km journey across Sri Lanka

Bydaily reporter

Shahmy Shaheed, a young man from Beruwala who made headlines by walking 1,500 kilometers around Sri Lanka in just 45 days, was honoured  by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s official residence in Colombo, said President’s Media Division. Shahmy’s remarkable journey began in his hometown of Beruwala, taking him through a series of major cities…

President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled
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President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled

Bydaily reporter

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election was officially launched in Colombo, a short while ago. The ceremonial event of unveiling the manifesto titled ‘Five Years of Winning the Country with Ranil’ commenced at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo this morning (29), with the arrival of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the venue. This document…