March 21, 2025 4:47 PM

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Sri Lanka: 107 Parties, 49 Independents File Nominations for 2025 Local Polls

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has revealed that 107 registered political parties and 49 independent groups have submitted their nominations. The acceptance of nominations for the 2025 local government election concluded yesterday. Approximately 8,500 individuals across 340 councils are set to be e...

March 21, 2025 2:44 PM

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Sri Lanka Eases Import Rules to Release Vehicles Stuck at Customs

The Sri Lankan government has amended key import regulations to facilitate the release of vehicles held at Sri Lanka Customs. A special Gazette notification, issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Finance Minister yesterday, simplifies procedures.   The amendments address concerns raised by...

March 21, 2025 2:04 PM

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Senior AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj appointed as party’s Delhi Convenor

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader, Saurabh Bhardwaj has been appointed as the convenor of the party’s Delhi Unit. Mr Bhardwaj replaces AAP’s former state chief Gopal Rai in a major leadership reshuffle. Meanwhile, Mr Rai has been appointed as the convenor for the party’s Gujarat unit, while former Delhi...

March 21, 2025 1:56 PM

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Terrorism is dynamic, evolving challenge transcending borders: Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that terrorism remains a dynamic and evolving challenge with threats increasingly transcending borders. The Secretary said this during the 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group (EWG) on Counter-Terrorism in New Delhi ye...