March 13, 2021  8:06 am, Sri Lanka�s COVID caseload up by 102 more infections, Another COVID-19 death brings tally to 526, Sri Lanka�s COVID caseload up by 179 new infections, Coronavirus: Recoveries count surpasses 84,000, Public Security Minister signs order banning burqa in Sri Lanka, PM among world leaders to attend Bangladesh independence celebrations, Woman arrested with �Ice� worth nearly Rs. Complete Result! The incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa was the United People's Freedom Alliance's candidate, seeking a third term in office. Presidential Election 2019 - Sri Lanka. NDF Sarath Fonseka. MORE.. He secured the endorsement of the main Muslim party, the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, and the Ceylon Workers' Congress representing the estate Tamils. MORE.. SLAF celebrates 70 years as Guardians of the Sky�. General Election - 4 th Parliament of the D.S.R of Sri Lanka (11 th Parliament) 10.10.2000: 25. There are also a number of Satellite networks and pay per view television networks in Sri Lanka. more.. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa spoke on Saturday and discussed issues relevant to the bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including the coronavirus pandemic, an Indian government�s statement said. Local Government Election: 20.03.2002 & 20.05.2002 : Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha: 08.03.2003: 27. Mr Rajapaksa was last elected in 2010 when he defeated his former army chief Sarath Fonseka, who was later jailed on charges of implicating the government in war crimes. MORE.. An extraordinary gazette notification containing new regulations to rehabilitate the individuals who surrenders or is taken into custody over extremist activities has been issued on Friday (March 12). raises concerns over �Sri Lankan flag doormat� for sale on Amazon, 297 COVID infections confirmed within the day, Five new COVID deaths from Western & Eastern provinces, State Minister clarifies Sri Lanka�s stance on AstraZeneca vaccine, Sri Lanka�s COVID-19 caseload tops 87,000, AG forwards indictments against Hejaaz Hizbullah and Mohamed Shakeel to Puttalam HC, Increase in sugar imports due to �illegal domestic industry� - Bandula, South African variant of COVID-19 detected in Sri Lanka, Coronavirus: 397 more patients return to health, CDB raises EUR 5 Mn in subordinate debt from Triodos IM to strengthen Tier II capital, Asia Securities reiterates view of no sovereign default; swap conclusion a confidence booster, Sri Lanka seeks emergency financial assistance from IMF, Rajendra Theagarajah appointed Chairman of Digital Reality Pvt Ltd, West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to seal ODI series, Windies win toss, opts to bowl against Sri Lanka in second ODI, West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in 1st ODI, Hope shines in West Indies� win over Sri Lanka in first ODI, Fourth Manusath Derana program to make Sripada a waste-free zone (English), Sub-committee to study PCoI report on Easter attacks delays submitting recommendations, African COVID-19 variant might create a third wave - SLMC, Will arrest Azath Salley, Minister Sarath Weerasekara assures, Govt. MORE.. Sri Lanka Election: "We got between 53 to 54 percent (of the vote)," the spokesperson said as official results showed Gotabaya Rajapaksa heading to victory. Economic issues also worked to Rajapaksa's favour. March 13, 2021  9:20 am, | Ada Derana Asian Mirror ... Thursday's election is significant because it's the first national poll since a 2010 constitutional amendment made by President Rajapaksa that removed term limits on the presidency, thereby allowing him to seek an unprecedented third more.. Video: SL nears 'tight' presidential election: Jan 6 (BBC) On Thursday, Sri Lanka will vote in presidential elections. In the highly competitive news broadcasting space, Derana has built the most unbiased and comprehensive news property on offer, Ada Derana – with a news team of 100 people geared to deliver the most accurate and timely information. Sri Lanka National Front: 6,639: 0.07%: Anura de Silva: United Lalith Front: 6,357: 0.07% Ajith Arachchige: Democratic Unity Alliance: 5,082: 0.05% Wije Dias: Socialist Equality Party: 3,500: 0.04% Nelson Perera: Sri Lanka Progressive Front: 2,525: 0.03%: Hewaheenipellage Dharmadwaja: United National Alternative Front: 1,316: 0.01%: Valid Votes: 9,717,039: 100.00%: Rejected Votes: 109,739 The Health Ministry has confirmed that another 179 persons were tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (March 13). MORE.. West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at North Sound, as they look to seal a series win and their first pair of consecutive ODI victories since 2014. The Sri Lankan presidential election of 2005 was the fifth presidential election of Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, presidential election deepens religious divisions Attacks targeting Muslims, widespread arrests following Easter bombings, and a divisive campaign deepen community fears. MORE.. Sri Lanka has reported another death from the coronavirus pandemic today (March 13), according to the Ministry of Health. MORE.. General Election - 5 th Parliament of the D.S.R. President Chandrika Kumaratunga had called the 1999 election one year ahead of schedule; she argued that the extra year should be appended to her second term, and filed suit do to this. The Opposition often levels absurd accusations against the government, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today (March 13). The election was announced on 23 November 2009 when incumbent President Mahinda Rajapaksa decided to seek a fresh mandate prior to the expiration of his term in 2011. Presidential elections were held in Sri Lanka on 8 January 2015, two years ahead of schedule. The Sri Lankan presidential election of 2010 was the sixth presidential election of Sri Lanka. MORE.. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has invited eight members of the public to join him for a trip around the Moon on Elon Musk�s SpaceX flight. All rights reserved. Letter to Facebook on ads oversight leading up to Presidential Election, released by Centre for Policy Alternatives . MORE.. Sri Lanka slumped after opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka was given out for obstructing the field and lost by eight wickets to the West Indies on Wednesday in the first one-day international. The election was announced on 23 November 2009 when incumbent President Mahinda Raja Final Results - 7th Presidential Election - 2015. MORE.. DUNF M C Mohomad Ismail. Results of the vote, held amid heightened religious tensions and stuttering economy, expected to be announced on Sunday. 9 January 2015 09:09 am - 0 - 14076. ■ – Mahinda Rajapaksa ■ – Ranil Wickremesinghe Copyright ©2021 Ada Derana. MORE.. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance S.R. Solution by Technology Partner Fortunacreatives. In a surprise result the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, led by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, came first by winning 40% of the votes and securing the most number of seats and local authorities. This page was last modified on 21 October 2015, at 05:47. Sri Lanka Election 2019 Live | SriLanka President Election Result 2019 - YouTube. A place to watch and share Sri Lankan videos. The Sri Lankan presidential election of 2010 was the sixth presidential election of Sri Lanka. United People's Freedom Alliance. ■ – Mahinda Rajapaksa (turnout below 2 %), Chandrika Kumaratunga can succeed if we work together as a whole � President, Two-year-old killed in fatal motor accident, SLMA warns of another COVID wave due to S. 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LankaHQ.net - Sri … MORE.. For this reason, the percentage votes obtained by MR in the 2005 Presidential election together with several scenarios of decline or gain in votes are presented in Table 2. MORE.. 66.86% 70,367. Read press release and letter here. United People's Freedom Alliance, Mahinda Rajapaksa However, micro and macro indicators have steadily improved since then.” Wickremasinghe's hopes for victory were effectively dashed when the LTTE ordered Tamil voters, most of whom would likely have voted for him, to boycott the polls. MORE.. March 13, 2021  2:36 pm, | Chadwick Boseman, who played Black Panther in the Marvel universe, died last year after battling cancer. At first, there was doubt whether the election would be held at all.