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Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit China

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island's largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after completing a long-delayed foreign debt restructuring. China accounted for more than half of Sri Lanka's bilateral debt at the time of the 2022 economic crash, when Colombo ran out of foreign exchange to pay …

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1 week ago

Sri Lanka president visits India in first overseas trip, to meet PM Modi later today

Hindustan Times

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was in India Monday for his first overseas visit as head of state, vowing to bolster ties between the neighbours. Leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to power in Sri Lanka in September 2024. Leftist Dissanayake, who came to power in September on a pledge to fight corruption, is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Lahiru Kumara gives late turnaround to Sri Lanka after Rickelton 100

India Today

The Gqeberha Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka unfolded dramatically on Day 1, as the momentum swung sharply between the two sides. Ryan Rickelton’s gritty maiden Test century and Temba Bavuma’s composed innings initially put South Africa in a dominant position, but Lahiru Kumara’s fiery spell ensured Sri Lanka clawed their way back into contention. SA vs SL, 2nd …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha booked over ‘no voting rights for Muslims’ comments

Hindustan Times

An FIR has been filed against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his controversial remarks about denying voting rights to Muslims. Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji. Kumara Chandrashekaranatha made the statement during a protest organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Tuesday, in response to notices issued by Karnataka's Waqf Board. So, everyone should …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL, Test 1: South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crashes to 42 all out on Day 2

The Hindu

Marco Jansen bowled South Africa into a dominant position as Sri Lanka crashed to 42 all out, its lowest total in Test cricket, on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday. The left-handed Kamindu Mendis, coming into his ninth Test match with a batting average of 91.27, stroked three fours and made the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lahiru Kumara sends David Bedingham’s off-stump cartwheeling during rain-marred Day 1 of SA vs SL 1st Test: Watch

Live Mint

A couple of days after going unsold in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara took the internet by storm with a sensational delivery against South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Wednesday. On a day where only 20.4 overs were bowled due to rain, the premier Sri Lankan pacer rocked the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa 80/4 after rain-affected first day v Sri Lanka

The Hindu

South Africa has closed a rain-affected first day against Sri Lanka on 80 for four at Kingsmead on Wednesday, after no play was possible after lunch in the first Test in Durban. Sri Lanka won the toss and asked South Africa to bat in overcast and blustery conditions, and had it in early trouble as it found prodigious movement off …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL, 1st Test: Rain saves Proteas after Sri Lanka seamers run riot on Day 1

India Today

Sri Lanka left South Africa reeling at 80/4 on rain-affected Day 1 of the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban after they were on Wednesday, November 27. Lahiru Kumara was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka as he scalped 2/35 in four overs while Vishwa Fernando and Asitha Fernando also picked up one wicket each. SA vs SL 1st …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka marks historic shift as Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led leftist coalition secures landslide victory

Live Mint

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake led the National People's Power coalition to a landslide victory on Friday as Sri Lanka concluded snap parliamentary elections. The Leftist leader has pledged to change a "corrupt" political culture — a message that resonated with millions of Sri Lankans struggling to make ends meet in recent years. The United People's Power Party led by …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia votes for Palestinian sovereignty

ABC

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Hello and welcome to The World Today. Alison Xiao: A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia doesn't agree with everything in the resolution, but its vote reflects concern about Israel's actions, including settler violence and land dispossession. Alison Xiao: Nasser Mashni from the Australian Palestine Advocacy Network says Australia's support has been long overdue and must …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era of Reform Amid Economic Turmoil in Sri Lanka

The Diplomat

National People’s Power leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the ninth executive president of Sri Lanka on September 23. The growing support for Dissanayake, a center-left politician often wrongly labeled as a “Marxist” by the international media, is a reflection of Sri Lanka’s broader societal unrest. The political dynasty of the Rajapaksas was at the center of Sri …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Don’t want to be sandwiched, especially between China and India’: Sri Lankan new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Hindustan Times

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the country doesn't want to be sandwiched, especially between China and India, signaling a bold stance on his foreign policy. Sri Lankan new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake waves to supporters during a public rally in Dehiowita. As Sri Lanka navigates its place in an increasingly multipolar world, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his …

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3 months ago

Sri Lanka Elections 2024: Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Live Mint

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated new Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, soon after he was sworn into office on Monday, September 23. Anura Dissanayake defeated his closest rival, Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, in Sri Lanka Elections 2024. Anura Kumara Dissanayake did not support the implementation of the 13th amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution, which devolves …

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3 months ago

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: Who is Sri Lanka’s new left-wing president?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a 55-year-old …

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3 months ago

Sri Lanka election: Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake becomes president

Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis. Dissanayake, 55, who ran as head of the Marxist-leaning National People’s Power coalition, defeated President Ranil Wickremesinghe, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and 35 other …

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3 months ago

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as president of Sri Lanka

China Daily

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the presidential candidate from National People's Power, speaks to the press as he heads to the Election Commission, a day after the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sept 22. COLOMBO -- Anura Kumara Dissanayake, candidate of National People's Power, emerged as the winner in the presidential election in Sri Lanka held on Saturday, the Election …

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3 months ago

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as president of Sri Lanka

China Daily

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the presidential candidate from National People's Power, speaks to the press as he heads to the Election Commission, a day after the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sept 22. COLOMBO -- Anura Kumara Dissanayake, candidate of National People's Power, emerged as the winner in the presidential election in Sri Lanka held on Saturday, the Election …

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3 months ago

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as president of Sri Lanka

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-22 22:00 Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the presidential candidate from National People's Power, speaks to the press as he heads to the Election Commission, a day after the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Sept 22. COLOMBO -- Anura Kumara Dissanayake, candidate of National People's Power, emerged as the winner in the presidential election in Sri Lanka …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fixing Sri Lanka’s economy, wiping out racism top priority, says JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake

The Hindu

Fixing Sri Lanka’s battered economy and wiping out racism will be top priority for a National People’s Power government, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, among the frontrunners in the September 21 race, said on Tuesday. The NPP’s campaign began “long ago,” Mr. Dissanayake said, referring to his party’s steady efforts soon after its poor performance in the last election in 2019, when …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gus Atkinson follows maiden century with two wickets as England dominate

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's record, powers England ahead in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times

Joe Root scored a record-equalling 33rd Test hundred as England established a strong position against Sri Lanka on the first day of the second Test at Lord's on Thursday. Despite the sunny conditions, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva decided to field first, with his side looking to level this three-match series at 1-1 following England's five-wicket win in the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s

The Independent

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Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit China

Sri Lanka president visits India in first overseas trip, to meet PM Modi later today

SA vs SL: Lahiru Kumara gives late turnaround to Sri Lanka after Rickelton 100

Karnataka seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha booked over ‘no voting rights for Muslims’ comments

SA vs SL, Test 1: South Africa in control after Sri Lanka crashes to 42 all out on Day 2

Lahiru Kumara sends David Bedingham’s off-stump cartwheeling during rain-marred Day 1 of SA vs SL 1st Test: Watch

SA vs SL 1st Test: South Africa 80/4 after rain-affected first day v Sri Lanka

SA vs SL, 1st Test: Rain saves Proteas after Sri Lanka seamers run riot on Day 1

Sri Lanka marks historic shift as Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led leftist coalition secures landslide victory

Australia votes for Palestinian sovereignty

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake: A New Era of Reform Amid Economic Turmoil in Sri Lanka

‘Don’t want to be sandwiched, especially between China and India’: Sri Lankan new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka Elections 2024: Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: Who is Sri Lanka’s new left-wing president?

Sri Lanka election: Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake becomes president

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as president of Sri Lanka

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as president of Sri Lanka

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as president of Sri Lanka

Fixing Sri Lanka’s economy, wiping out racism top priority, says JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Joe Root surpasses Sir Alastair Cook’s England Test hundreds record

Gus Atkinson follows maiden century with two wickets as England dominate

Joe Root equals Alastair Cook's record, powers England ahead in 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Joe Root equals England record with crucial century against Sri Lanka

Joe Root shines again but Sri Lanka take regular wickets on day one at Lord’s