Sri Lanka's newly elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake made his first national address. He has said that the priority is to stabilize the economy and also said that his government intends to continue with the current Loan program with the international monetary fund and also focus on debt restructuring. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Addresses The Nation, Says 'Will Focus On Stabilising The Economy'

The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election begins with several high-profile candidates in the race. Watch to know more!

Jammu & Kashmir Elections: 2.57 Million Eligible Voters In Phase Two

The stage is set for the second phase of the 2024 Jammu & Kashmir elections, with a focus on the terror-affected districts of Budgam and Rajouri. Amid tight security, voters are eager to shape the region's political future, as these elections are crucial for restoring stability in the conflict-prone areas.

Jammu & Kashmir Election: Stage Set For Phase 2 In Terror-Affected Districts

J&K Elections: Voting For 239 Candidates Across 26 Assembly Seats In Phase 2

In one of his first significant moves as Sri Lanka's newly-elected President, leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today dissolved the country's Parliament and called for snap polls within one month. The aim behind the move is for the new leader to follow-up on his electoral promise of bringing change in Sri Lanka's decades-old rule by political families. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: Newly Elected President Dissanayake Calls For Snap Parliamentary Poll

The second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election begins with several high-profile candidates in the race. There is tight security across all poll booths. Watch to know more!

Jammu & Kashmir Elections: voting begins for the second phase of assembly election

Jammu & Kashmir Elections: 239 Candidates Across 26 Assembly Seats

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency.

Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Makes A Bold Start

Two days after winning Presidential Elections Anura Kumara Dissanayake has picked his Prime Minister and also announced his new cabinet. According to our sources he's expected to dissolve the parliament tonight and then hold his first address to the nation tomorrow. Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named college professor and first-time lawmaker Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister of the island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post.

Harini Amarasuriya Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New Prime Minister

Two days after winning Presidential Elections Anura Kumara Dissanayake has picked his Prime Minister and also announced his new cabinet. According to our sources he's expected to dissolve the parliament tonight and then hold his first address to the nation tomorrow. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka: Newly Elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake To Address The Nation Tomorrow

Sri Lanka’s newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, vowed on September 23, 2024 to strengthen democracy and "work hard to win people’s trust," while cautioning that he is no “magician.”

"I'm No Magician," Says Sri Lanka President Dissanayake As He Appoints New Cabinet

In the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Over 25.78 lakh voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 assembly constituencies. The second phase of the Legislative Assembly will cover 26 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across six districts of J&amp;K, including Ganderbal, Srinagar and Budgam in Kashmir Division, Reasi, Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu Division.

The second phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will see some of the most prominent faces in fray including the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah, APNI Party chief Altaf Bukhari, Congress state president Tariq Hameed Karra, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of PDP and Ravindra Raina, state president BJP.

Beerwah Budgam 
 
1. Omar Abdullah (NC) 
2. Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi (PDP)

Central Shalteng 
 
1. Tariq Hameed Karra (Cong) 
2. Muhammad Irafn Shah (Independent) NC Rebel 
3. Abdul Qayum Bhat (PDP)&nbsp;

Eidgah 
 
1. Arif Majeed Pampore (BJP) 
2. Mohammad Khurshid Alam (PDP) 
3. Mubarik Gul (NC)

Channa Pora 
 
1. Altaf Bukhari (Apni Party) 
2. Mohammed Iqbal Trumboo (PDP) 
3. Mushtaq Guroo (NC)

Ganderbal

1. Sarjan Ahmad Wagay (IND) 
2. Omar Abudllah (NC) 
3. Ishfaq Ahmed Sheikh (IND) 
4. Bashir Ahmad Mir (PDP)

Habba Kadal&nbsp; 
 
1. Arif Irshad Laigroo (PDP)&nbsp; 
2. Sanjay Saraj (RLJP)&nbsp; 
3. Muzzafar Shah (ANC)&nbsp; 
4. Ashok Kumar Bhat (BJP)&nbsp; 
5. Shameena Firdous (NC)

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/jammu-kashmir-elections-2024-59-voter-turnout-in-phase-one-of-jk-assembly-election-759920" target="_blank">Watch | Jammu &amp; Kashmir Elections 2024: Historic Voter Turnout In Phase One of J&amp;K Assembly Election</a>

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In Kashmir division, 15 Assembly Constituencies are up for election, viz., Kangan, Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, 26-Central Shalteng, Budgam; Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-I-Sharief and Chadoora. Whereas in Jammu division, 11 Assembly Constituencies which include Gulabgarh, Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote- Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri, Budhal, Thannamandi, Surankote, Poonch Havel and Mendhar will go to polls.&nbsp;

According to the latest electoral rolls, 25,78,099 &nbsp;lakh voters are eligible to cast their ballot in this phase, comprising 13,12,730 &nbsp;lakh male voters, 12,65,316 &nbsp;lakh female voters and 53 third-gender voters. Underlining the significance of the role played by the youth of Jammu and Kashmir in strengthening the democracy, as many as 1,20,612 &nbsp;lakh voters aged 18 to 19 are eligible to vote in phase II of the Assembly Elections. Among these, 11,294 are male and 10,065 are female first-time voters.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-security-heightened-ahead-of-second-phase-of-polling-761407">Also read |&nbsp;Jammu and Kashmir: Security heightened ahead of second phase of polling</a>

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has established 3,502 polling stations with 100 per cent webcasting across 26 Assembly Constituencies. These include 1,056 Urban Polling stations and 2,446 Rural Polling stations.

To enhance voter participation, 157 special polling stations have been established in the second phase including 26 polling booths managed by women as Pink Polling Stations, 26 polling stations manned by specially-abled persons, 26 polling stations manned by youths, 31 Border polling stations, 26 green polling stations and 22 Unique Polling stations. The voting will take place from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm IST

In the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Over 25.78 lakh voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 assembly constituencies.

In the second phase of the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, Over 25.78 lakh voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 assembly constituencies. The second phase of the Legislative Assembly will cover 26 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) across six districts of J&K, including Ganderbal, Srinagar and Budgam in Kashmir Division, Reasi, Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu Division. The second phase of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will see some of the most prominent faces in fray including the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah, APNI Party chief Altaf Bukhari, Congress state president Tariq Hameed Karra, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi of PDP and Ravindra Raina, state president BJP. Beerwah Budgam 1. Omar Abdullah (NC) 2. Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi (PDP) Central Shalteng 1. Tariq Hameed Karra (Cong) 2. Muhammad Irafn Shah (Independent) NC Rebel 3. Abdul Qayum Bhat (PDP) Eidgah 1. Arif Majeed Pampore (BJP) 2. Mohammad Khurshid Alam (PDP) 3. Mubarik Gul (NC) Channa Pora 1. Altaf Bukhari (Apni Party) 2. Mohammed Iqbal Trumboo (PDP) 3. Mushtaq Guroo (NC) Ganderbal 1. Sarjan Ahmad Wagay (IND) 2. Omar Abudllah (NC) 3. Ishfaq Ahmed Sheikh (IND) 4. Bashir Ahmad Mir (PDP) Habba Kadal 1. Arif Irshad Laigroo (PDP) 2. Sanjay Saraj (RLJP) 3. Muzzafar Shah (ANC) 4. Ashok Kumar Bhat (BJP) 5. Shameena Firdous (NC) Watch | Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: Historic Voter Turnout In Phase One of J&K Assembly Election In Kashmir division, 15 Assembly Constituencies are up for election, viz., Kangan, Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, 26-Central Shalteng, Budgam; Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-I-Sharief and Chadoora. Whereas in Jammu division, 11 Assembly Constituencies which include Gulabgarh, Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote- Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri, Budhal, Thannamandi, Surankote, Poonch Havel and Mendhar will go to polls. According to the latest electoral rolls, 25,78,099 lakh voters are eligible to cast their ballot in this phase, comprising 13,12,730 lakh male voters, 12,65,316 lakh female voters and 53 third-gender voters. Underlining the significance of the role played by the youth of Jammu and Kashmir in strengthening the democracy, as many as 1,20,612 lakh voters aged 18 to 19 are eligible to vote in phase II of the Assembly Elections. Among these, 11,294 are male and 10,065 are female first-time voters. Also read | Jammu and Kashmir: Security heightened ahead of second phase of polling The Election Commission of India (ECI) has established 3,502 polling stations with 100 per cent webcasting across 26 Assembly Constituencies. These include 1,056 Urban Polling stations and 2,446 Rural Polling stations. To enhance voter participation, 157 special polling stations have been established in the second phase including 26 polling booths managed by women as Pink Polling Stations, 26 polling stations manned by specially-abled persons, 26 polling stations manned by youths, 31 Border polling stations, 26 green polling stations and 22 Unique Polling stations. The voting will take place from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm IST

Jammu & Kashmir: Big names in fray for 26 assembly seats in second phase of polls

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, securing 5.74 million votes in a tightly contested runoff. Dissanayake, 55, ran on a platform of clean governance and tackling corruption, appealing to voters frustrated by the economic hardship and austerity measures imposed during Wickremesinghe’s tenure.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Woes Shape Elections as Dissanayake Wins

Sri Lanka has chosen its next President in Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leader whose political fortunes have changed after the 2022 economic meltdown. Watch to know more.

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Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency. Shortly after his swearing-in, the Indian High Commissioner met with Dissanayake, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties as Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape.

Sri Lanka Elections: Dissanayake Calls For Respecting And Restoring 'People's Mandate'

Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken office with a pledge to usher in "clean" politics, as the nation grapples with recovery from its worst economic crisis. A left-leaning leader, Dissanayake positions himself as a disruptor of the status quo, with his victory signaling a public rejection of the corruption and cronyism that have long troubled the country.

Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President

Chancellor Olaf Scholz might have gotten a reprieve as exit polls predicted a marginal edge for his party in a state election. Watch to know more.

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Polls closed in Sri Lanka's first election since the economic collapse, and the counting of votes is underway. Millions of voters cast their votes to select a leader who will face the task of bolstering the country's fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.

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Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday accepted an invitation from CNN to debate former President Donald Trump on October 23, challenging her rival to another engagement on a public stage in the final weeks of the campaign.

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Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Who do people trust for Sri Lanka's future

French President Emmanuel Macron has named a new government, hoping to put an end 11 weeks of political uncertainty after an inconclusive parliamentary election delivered a hung parliament. Conservative Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Saturday put together the government whose first major task will be to submit a 2025 budget plan addressing France’s financial situation, which the prime minister this week called “very serious”.

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