Sri Lanka presidential elections

Ex-Lanka Army chief stripped of rank, medals

Ex-Lanka Army chief stripped of rank, medals Colombo: A Sri Lankan military court on Friday stripped the country's war hero and former Army chief Sarath Fonseka of his rank and medals after finding him guilty of dabbling in politics, while in service. The 59-year-old General was convicted by the first court martial against him, which began deliberations five months back. He faces another military court on charges of corruption in defence deals. The three-member military court ruled...
06:55 PM, Aug 13, 2010
Rajapakse defeats Fonseka in Lanka presidential poll

Rajapakse defeats Fonseka in Lanka presidential poll

Rajapakse defeated General Sarath Fonseka by almost 60 per cent. ...
10:55 PM, Jan 27, 2010

SL President Rajapaksa wins second term in office

SL President Rajapaksa wins second term in office President recorded the victory, with a more than 1.8 million vote majority. ...
12:32 PM, Jan 27, 2010

Sri Lanka's ex-army chief to run for president

Sri Lanka's ex-army chief to run for president General credited for victory against Tamil rebels accuses govt of autocracy. ...
06:30 PM, Nov 29, 2009
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