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 Israel-UN relations sink to new depths China cuts amount banks hold in reserve to boost lending Gaza agency says Israeli strike kills 40 in humanitarian zone Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 civilians killed in junta… At least 17 children killed in Kenya school fire: police Attacks and online misinformation frighten Bangladeshi Hindus 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 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities4 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 We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Who will become new Foreign Secretary after Bairagi’s appointment as Chief Secretary? International Sign Language Day: three headways of Nepali Sign Language in State-1 China’s new light-sport aircraft completes maiden flight The Cultural and Political History of Indra Jatra
