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The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka

Sep 30, 2024 | portside.org | Atul Chandra |Vijay Prashad

The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka Published September 29, 2024 On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election.
The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka

Sep 27, 2024 | counterpunch.org | Atul Chandra

On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has been the leader of the left-wing JVP since 2014, defeated 37 other candidates, including the incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National Party (UNP) and his closest challenger Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.
Will Left victory in Sri Lanka deliver economic sovereignty plan, go beyond 'tired' IMF agenda?

Sep 25, 2024 | counterview.net | Vijay Prashad |Atul Chandra

On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has been the leader of the left-wing JVP since 2014, defeated 37 other candidates, including the incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National Party (UNP) and his closest challenger Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.
The Left Wins Presidential Election In Sri Lanka| Countercurrents

Sep 25, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vijay Prashad |Atul Chandra |Darini Rajaisngham-Senanayake |Ana Pararajasingham

by Atul Chandra and Vijay PrashadOn September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election.
The left wins the Sri Lankan presidency

Sep 22, 2024 | peoplesdispatch.org | Atul Chandra |Vijay Prashad

On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) alliance won the presidential election. Dissanayake, who has been the leader of the left-wing JVP since 2014, defeated thirty-seven other candidates, including the incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe of the United National Party (UNP) and his closest challenger Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegava.
Indian Air Force Inaugurates New Weapon Systems School

Jul 17, 2024 | halldale.com | Atul Chandra

The Indian Air Force has inaugurated a new Weapon Systems School (WSS) at Air Force Station Begumpet, Hyderabad. The new WSS was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff and will cater to the training needs of the air force’s newly created Weapon Systems (WS) branch which was created in October 2022.
Joint/Cyber | Halldale Group

Jun 26, 2024 | halldale.com | Atul Chandra |Marty Kauchak |Dim Jones

09Sep2024 Aviation Psychologist Aleksandra Kapela will use her APATS 2024 presentation to look beyond the intricacies of technology and operations to focus on a crucial concern often overlooked: the mental well-being of Gen Z pilots. APATS 2023 marked our triumphant live return to Singapore post-pandemic, surpassing all expectations with a grand showcase of aviation training excellence.
Production of Second Indian Navy Cadet Training Ship Underway

Jun 13, 2024 | halldale.com | Atul Chandra

The keel laying ceremony for the second Cadet Training Ship being built for the Indian Navy took place this June3. The keel laying ceremony by the Indian shipbuilder, L&T Shipyard, marked the formal start of construction. L&T Shipyard had bagged a contract worth approximately US$380 million from the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) in March 2023 to manufacture three Cadet Training Ships. All three training ships are being built at the L&T shipyard in Kattupalli, Chennai located in South India.
USAF B-1 Bombers Train with Live Munitions Drops over Korean Peninsula

Jun 12, 2024 | halldale.com | Atul Chandra

The US Air Force (USAF) and Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) recently undertook live munitions and Close Air Support training at the Pilsung Range in the Republic of Korea.
Pakistan Air Force Eyes Growing Training Partnership with Iraqi Air Force

Jun 11, 2024 | halldale.com | Atul Chandra

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is looking to grow its existing training partnership with the Iraqi Air Force. During his visit to Iraq this May, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, PAF, met with a high level delegation headed by Lieutenant General (Special Forces) Ahmed Dawood Salman, General Secretary of MoD, Iraq and Lieutenant General (Pilot) Shehab Jahid Ali, Commander of Iraqi Air Force.