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Sri Lanka to hold local government elections following parliamentary election

Colombo, Oct 3 (UNI) The Election Commission of Sri Lanka announced on Thursday that steps will be taken to hold the local government elections soon after the parliamentary election concludes in November.

A press release issued by Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said the commission planned to set a date for the local government elections immediately after the parliamentary election concludes.
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Indo-Pacific strengthened as Australia joins Malabar 2025 with India, US, Japan

12 Nov 2025 | 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) Australia has joined India, Japan, and the United States in Exercise Malabar, a flagship maritime operation that underscores the growing strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability among regional partners and bolster collective security in a rapidly evolving maritime environment.

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PM Modi's landmark Bhutan visit strengthens bilateral ties and collaboration

12 Nov 2025 | 11:55 AM

Thimpu, Nov 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Bhutan marked a significant milestone in the deepening of bilateral cooperation, highlighting shared cultural heritage, sustainable development, and regional stability.

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PM Modi, Bhutan's Fourth King discuss energy, trade cooperation

12 Nov 2025 | 11:05 AM

Thimpu, Nov 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with Bhutan's Fourth and former King, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, to discuss cooperation in energy, trade, technology, and connectivity. .

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Trump entrusts Sergio Gor to deepen US-India relations

12 Nov 2025 | 10:23 AM

Washington, Nov 12 (UNI) Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, took charge on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump announcing that he is entrusting Gor with the critical task of strengthening the United States’ strategic, economic, and security partnership with India.

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Bangladesh interim govt to further extend military's magistracy powers till 2026

12 Nov 2025 | 1:55 AM

Dhaka, Nov 11 (UNI) The interim government has once again extended magistracy powers for commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force until February 28, 2026, effective from Nov 12, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration.

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