Indian election : BJP leads as opposition makes gains

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4 months ago

June 4, 2024

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Early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -led alliance is leading in just under 300 seats, while opposition parties are ahead in about 200.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is eyeing a rare third consecutive term for himself and the BJP.

Early results show the Congress party along with other opposition parties doing better than expected.

A party or alliance that wins more than 272 seats in the 543-member parliament can form the government.

The world’s biggest election was held in seven phases over six weeks with almost a billion people registered to vote.

More than two dozen opposition parties that joined to take on Mr Modi and the BJP are hoping to prove exit polls wrong.

(Excerpts : BBC)

Defence Ministry recalls civilian firearms

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9 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The government has announced the temporary recall of all firearms issued to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.

In an official statement, the Ministry directed all license holders to return their firearms and ammunition to the Commercial Explosives’ Storage Facility in Welisara by November 07.

The Defence Ministry further stated that the firearms will be returned after a review and assessment of the necessity to retain them.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Bandula not to contest Gen. election

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Former Minister of Transport and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardene says he has decided not to contest at the upcoming General elections.Speaking to media, he told that he had been in politics for more than 20 years representing the Homagama electorate and that he functioned as a Deputy Minister and as a Cabinet Minister and rendered the maximum possible service to the people in his capacity.He also revealed plans to produce another movie while continuing his further education in the upcoming years.

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Port access elevated highway to be completed by December

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that the construction of the Port Access Elevated Highway is scheduled to be completed by December.

The Ministry stated that approximately 90% of the construction work has already been completed.

This project, which began in September 2019 with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank, has an estimated total cost of USD 300 million.

The 5.3-kilometer-long, four-lane elevated highway will connect the Ingurukade Junction to the New Kelani Bridge and extend over the columns to Galle Face and the Port City.

Upon its opening, this highway is expected to significantly alleviate the heavy traffic congestion currently experienced in Colombo.

(News 1st)

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