गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Sri Lanka’s acting president declares state of emergency International Sri Lanka’s acting president declares state of emergency KathmanduPati July 18, 2022 KATHMANDU – Sri Lanka’s acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a nationwide state of emergency with effect from Monday. A special gazette notice said Wickremesinghe declared the state of emergency in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community. Sri Lanka’s parliament is scheduled to elect a new president on July 20 following the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who flew to Singapore via the Maldives, amid a severe economic crisis in the South Asian country. Nominations for the presidential candidates will be called on Tuesday. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Over 115,000 users leave X after US presidential election US and China must ‘get along’: Xi tells Trump Harris gives defiant concession after stunning Trump win DPM Poudel hold talks with MCC Chief Executive Officer Israel-UN relations sink to new depths China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki
