Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former defence official revered by Sri Lanka’s ethnic majority for his role in ending a bloody civil war but feared by minorities for his brutal approach, declared victory Sunday in the nation’s presidential election. CBC | World News
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Sri Lanka holds 1st presidential election since devastating attacks by ISIS affiliates
Sri Lankans will elect a new president on Saturday in a “finely balanced” race between the early favourite, former defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and government minister Sajith Premadasa, who has gained momentum in recent weeks. CBC | World News
Read More »Maithripala Sirisena not seeking another term as Sri Lanka president
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided not to seek re-election next month after failing to fulfil many of the promises in his first term. CBC | World News
Read More »Sri Lanka: Follow in Sir David Attenborough’s footsteps to see the largest animal on earth
We’re all hooked on Blue Planet II , so there’s never been a better time to follow in Sir David Attenborough’s footsteps to Sri Lanka, regarded as one of the best places to see the largest animal on Earth. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Blue Planet II – wildlife experiences for holidaymakers in the Maldives and Sri Lanka
BLUE PLANET returns to our TVs on Sunday with the ever-fabulous Sir David Attenborough narrating us through the best of the wildlife in our planet’s sea. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
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