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Pres Polls 2015

Video: UPFA supports Common Opposition’s 100-day programme

10 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4425

Badulla District Parliamentarian Nimal Siripala de Silva said today UPFA would not hinder the common opposition’s 100-day programme and assured its support in carrying out it. “We will not obstruct the common opposition’s 100-day programme. We hope they will carry out it as promised. People voted for Maithripala Sirisena because they approved their programme. We also expect to help him in carrying out it in matters that we can a

EU congrats president Maithripala Sirisena

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The European Union congratulating Maithripala Sirisena on his election as President said it was looking forward to working with President Maithripala Sirisena to further develop its relations with Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini said the EU would continue to support Sri Lanka in its development as a prosperous and inclusive democracy for the benefit of all its citizens. “I also wish to p

P.B. Abeykoon new secretary to president

10 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4316

Senior SLAS officer and former Public Administration Ministry Secretary P.B. Abeykoon assumed duties as the secretary to new president Maithripala Sirisena, Government Information Department said. 

Ranil new Prime Minister

10 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4400

United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in by president Maithripala Sirisena as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister this afternoon.

Modi invites President Maithri

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While Prime Minister Narendra Modi was prompt in inviting Sri Lankan President-elect Maithripala Sirisena to New Delhi even before he was sworn in, the Congress-led Opposition appeared a bit circumspect.

Maithri takes oath as President

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President Maithripala Sirisena sworn in as the 6th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka before Supreme Court Judge K. Sri Pawan at the Independence Square in Colombo, a short while ago.

Final Results - 7th Presidential Election - 2015

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Final Results - Presidential Election Results

TN parties hail Sri Lanka results

09 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4157

Political parties in Tamil Nadu on Friday hailed the defeat of Mahinda Rajapaksa in the presidential elections in Sri Lanka. Tamil Maanila Congress leader B.S. Gnanadesikan said, it was always a known fact that if the Tamils in the island nation stood united against Mr. Rajapaksa, he had little chance of winning.

Vidoe:Final farewell

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen waving to onlookers just before leaving the Presidential Secretariat after meeting his ministers at a hurriedly convened meeting today soon after he conceded defeat. 

EC declares Maithree as new President

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Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya officially declared Maithripala Sirisena as the new President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka a short while ago.

US keen to work with SL Prez-elect Sirisena

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Washington: The US looks forward to working with Sri Lankan president-elect Maithripala Sirisena, Secretary of State John Kerry today said, as he commended outgoing President Mahinda Rajapaksa for accepting the election results. "I look forward to working with President-elect Maithripala Sirisena as his new government works to implement its campaign platform of a Sri Lanka that is peaceful, inclusive, democratic, and prosperous," Kerry

New President not to be sworn in before Chief Justice?

09 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4200

President elect Maithripala Sirisena is set to be sworn in before, a senior Judge of the Supreme Court and not before Chief Justice Mohan Peiris, legal sources close to Mr. Sirisena told Daily Mirror.

New President to be sworn in today

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Mr. Maithripala Sirisena is to be sworn in this evening as the new President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, leader of the Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

MR congratulates MS

09 Jan 2015 - 1     - 4117

President Mahinda Rajapaksa phoned Maithripala Sirisena early this morning and congratulated him on his impending victory and inquired from the Common Candidate when he would assume duties, Presidential Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said.

Modi congratulates Maithri

09 Jan 2015 - 0     - 3872

Indian Prime Minister Narendram Modi phoned Common Candidate and President-elect Maithripala Sirisena and congratulated him on his victory today following the Presidential election. “I spoke to Shri Maithripala Sirisena and congratulated him. I congratulate the people of Sri Lanka on the peaceful & democratic poll process.” “As a close friend & neighbour, reaffirmed India's continued solidarity & support for Sri

President Rajapaksa leaves Temple Trees

09 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4235

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left Temple Trees, after a discussion with the opposition leader this morning  assuring smooth transfer of power, Presidential Media Division said. 

Maithri wins Kilinochchi polling division

08 Jan 2015 - 0     - 4273

Opposition Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena obtained 38856 votes (72.1%) while UPFA Presidential Candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa received 13300 votes (24.7%) in theKilinochchi pooling division in the Jaffna district.

First result: MR wins Ratnapura postal vote

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UPFA Presidential Candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa received 11,864 postal votes (56.6%) while Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena obtained 9,053 postal votes (43.2%) in the Ratnapura district. 

Peaceful poll: EC

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Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said today’s presidential election was conducted peacefully apart from a few minor incidents reported. While extending his condolences to the family of the 57-year-old man who was killed in Kahawatta shooting a few days ago, Mr. Deshapriya told a news briefing at the Secretariat that the election was free and fair.

Video: The most peaceful presidential poll; Police

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Today’s presidential election was the most peaceful election held so far compared to the presidential polls in 2005 and 2010, the police said.

High voter turnout

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A high voter turnout of more than 70 % in total was reported in the poll that concluded at 4.p.m. today, returning officers said. A 70 % turnout was reported in Kalutara, 75 % in Matale, 70 % in Kegalle, 75 % in Kurunegala and 76 % in Anuradhapura. The voter turnout in Vavuniya was reported as 66 % and 68 % in Mannar while it was 75 % in Kandy and 72 % in Trincomalee.

50% voter turnout by 2 p.m.

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The voter turnout at today’s election had exceeded the 50 % mark in most of the districts by 2.00 p.m., returning officers said. A 70% voter turnout was reported in Anuradhapura and 62 % in Matale by 1.30 p.m., 50 % in Polonnaruwa, 65 % in Moneragala, 60 % in Badulla and 55 % in Galle by 1.00 pm.  The turnout was 64 % in Vavuniya at 3. p.m 

Call these centres if you spot election malpractices

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The Elections Department said complaints or observations with regard to the election could be submitted today to the centers investigating election complaints located in the Election Secretariat and offices of the District Returning Officers.

EC visits Rupavahini: Compels correction of news item

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Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya today warned the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation to immediately rectify a false news item broadcast this morning claiming that UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa had joined the government.     The Elections Department said Mr. Deshapriya had himself visited the Rupavahini Corporation and ordered them to rectify it.

Explosion in Navaladi; no injuries

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Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said there was an explosion at Navaladi in Point Pedro but that he could not confirm the cause of the explosion as further investigation was necessary.

Fake ballot papers found in Matugama

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About 155 marked, fake ballot papers were found in Matugama while being transported in a cab to a polling station this morning, police said.

MR , MS cast their votes

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UPFA presidential candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa and NDF presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena cast their votes at the respective polling stations in Medamulana and Polonnaruwa polling stations this morning.

Voting begins for Presidential election

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Voting for the Presidential election began this morning at 7 and the voting will conclude at 4 pm today. Meanwhile, Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya requested voters to cast their ballots as early as possible and that the production of a valid identity document was a mandatory requirement for voting. Mr. Deshapriya said it would be advisable for those who have returned from abroad to carry their passports to their polling stations. He sai

Go and vote, what is at stake is your sovereignty

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  One of history’s greatest philosophers Aristotle has said that in a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme. According to the well-known American author Louis L’Amour, to make democracy work, we must be participants, not simply observers.

Getting ready for the poll

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Getting ready for the poll

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