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Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka amid counting of votes in presidential election
3 months ago

Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka amid counting of votes in presidential election

Al Jazeera  

The election is being seen as a referendum on Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has restored some economic stability in the crisis-hit nation. An overnight curfew has been imposed across Sri Lanka after voting ended in the presidential election as the island nation seeks to recover from an unprecedented economic crisis that triggered mass protests and forced then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee. …

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Rajapaksas’ party decides against backing Ranil in presidential election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajapaksas’ party decides against backing Ranil in presidential election

The Hindu  

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna — led by the once-powerful Rajapaksa clan which was deposed from power in 2022 — has said it will not back President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the presidential polls in September. On their party’s poll-time decision, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said Mr. Wickremesinghe’s policies were not agreeable to members. Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President …

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Sri Lanka presidential election set for September 21 amid ailing economy
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka presidential election set for September 21 amid ailing economy

Al Jazeera  

President Wickremesinghe is first candidate to register at the Election Commission as he seeks mandate from voters. Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on September 21, the Election Commission says, setting the date for a vote expected to determine the future of reforms in a country still struggling to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades. Wickremesinghe, 75, …

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Sri Lanka presidential elections 2024: All eyes on poll date in Sri Lanka amid concern over Bill
5 months ago

Sri Lanka presidential elections 2024: All eyes on poll date in Sri Lanka amid concern over Bill

The Hindu  

The date of Sri Lanka’s presidential election will be announced next week, the country’s Election Commission said on July 19, amid fresh speculation in the wake of a gazette issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. “The Supreme Court has ruled that the presidential term is five years,” he said, referring to the apex court’s decisions in 2015, 2018, and twice earlier …

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Sri Lankan president says he is seeking to defer loan payments until 2028 amid economic crisis
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lankan president says he is seeking to defer loan payments until 2028 amid economic crisis

The Independent  

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Sri Lanka holds its first presidential election since the country declared bankruptcy
54 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka holds its first presidential election since the country declared bankruptcy

Associated Press  

DATE OF ELECTION Likely in November TYPE OF ELECTION Presidential WHO’S RUNNING Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe could run, seeking a mandate for his tough economic reforms, as the country strives to recover from its worst economic crisis in recent history. WHY IT MATTERS TO THE WORLD The election will be the first held after Sri Lanka was roiled by a …

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Sri Lanka sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked amid SLC crisis
1 year ago

Sri Lanka sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked amid SLC crisis

Firstpost  

Ranasinghe, who had sacked the entire board following Sri Lanka’s disastrous World Cup defeat against India, was relieved from his position after he accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of trying to assassinate him. The drama surrounding the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket by the ICC witnessed a massive twist on Monday with the island nation’s sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe getting removed …

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Adani power project in northern Sri Lanka to be completed by January 2025, says Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Adani power project in northern Sri Lanka to be completed by January 2025, says Minister

The Hindu  

TheAdani Group’s renewable energy project in Mannar and Pooneryn in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province will be completed by January 2025, according to Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera. The commitment was given when Group Chairperson Gautam Adani met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi on July 21, the Minister said in a tweet. President Ranil Wickremesinghe to …

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Sri Lanka to restructure domestic debt amid challenges
1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka to restructure domestic debt amid challenges

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka will shut down its banks and financial sector for five days beginning Thursday, ahead of an extraordinary weekend debate in Parliament on the government’s plan to restructure its domestic debt. In May, the IMF pointed to “tentative signs of improvement” in Sri Lanka, while underscoring the need for timely restructuring agreements with the island’s creditors ahead of the …

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IMF approves $3-billion bailout for Sri Lanka; tackling corruption a key condition
1 year, 9 months ago

IMF approves $3-billion bailout for Sri Lanka; tackling corruption a key condition

The Hindu  

The International Monetary Fund on March 20 cleared a $3 billion-Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka, potentially unlocking more loans for the debt-ridden island nation that is struggling to recover from last year’s economic meltdown. Identifying corruption as a key issue, an IMF “governance diagnostic mission” has started assessing Sri Lanka’s governance and anti-corruption framework in its first such exercise …

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Sri Lanka unions stage strike to protest against IMF bailout plan
1 year, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka unions stage strike to protest against IMF bailout plan

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of workers at hospitals, schools and railways across Sri Lanka have gone on strike to protest against high costs of living, including increased taxes imposed as a precondition for an International Monetary Fund bailout, amid the country’s worst financial crisis in decades. “Sri Lanka is at a very sensitive point and it is important for the public to understand …

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Sri Lankan leader appeals for patience amid economic crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lankan leader appeals for patience amid economic crisis

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s President on Wednesday appealed for patience amid the country's worst economic crisis but promised brighter times ahead. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a policy speech after inaugurating a new parliamentary session that he had been forced to make unpopular decisions to salvage the country's finances, including by implementing measures such as higher taxes. In another three years, present …

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Sri Lankan leader appeals for patience amid economic crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lankan leader appeals for patience amid economic crisis

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s president on Wednesday appealed for patience amid the country’s worst economic crisis but promised brighter times ahead. President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a policy speech after inaugurating a new parliamentary session that he had been forced to make unpopular decisions to salvage the country’s finances, including by implementing measures such as higher taxes. In …

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Sri Lanka marks 75th Independence Day amid unprecedented economic woes
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka marks 75th Independence Day amid unprecedented economic woes

Firstpost  

Colombo: Sri Lanka needs to rectify its “errors and failures” and review its strengths and gains as a nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday, as the country marked its 75th anniversary of independence at a critical time when it is reeling under an unprecedented economic crisis. The celebrations happened despite criticism from Opposition groups who claimed the events costing …

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Sri Lanka's president to present relief budget amid crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka's president to present relief budget amid crisis

The Independent  

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Rights group says Sri Lanka harassed, intimidated protesters
2 years, 4 months ago

Rights group says Sri Lanka harassed, intimidated protesters

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — An international human rights group says Sri Lanka’s government is using emergency laws to harass and arbitrarily detain protesters who are seeking political reform and accountability amid the island country’s economic crisis. New York-based Human Rights Watch said in a statement Wednesday that Sri Lanka’s military sought to curtail protests through intimidation, surveillance, and arbitrary arrests …

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Sri Lanka crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe urges parties to find ways to repay loans amid economic issues
2 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe urges parties to find ways to repay loans amid economic issues

India TV News  

Highlights Unrest delayed deal with IMF to help pull bankrupt nation out of its economic crisis: Prez Ranil Ranil urged political parties must work together on finding solutions to issues faced by Sri Lanka He further said that there is no point in blaming former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa for crisis Sri Lanka crisis news updates : Sri Lanka's President Ranil …

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Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as Sri Lanka Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as Sri Lanka Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Senior politician and staunch Rajapaksa loyalist Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday became the third Prime Minister to lead Sri Lanka in the last three months, amid political turbulence sparked by a worsening economic crisis. Mr. Gunawardena and an 18-member “continuity Cabinet” was sworn in on Friday morning, in the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was elected to the country’s top …

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New Sri Lankan president sworn in, police clear protest site
2 years, 5 months ago

New Sri Lankan president sworn in, police clear protest site

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new president Thursday to take charge of a nation bitterly angry that he will remain in power amid an unprecedented economic crisis. But protesters flocked to the presidential office instead, chanting, “Ranil, go home!” Protest leaders told reporters Wednesday that they don’t accept Wickremesinghe’s appointment and …

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Dinesh Gunawardena likely to be named Sri Lankan Prime Minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Dinesh Gunawardena likely to be named Sri Lankan Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was sworn in as President of Sri Lanka on Thursday, is expected to appoint long-time Rajapaksa loyalist and senior politician Dinesh Gunawardena as Prime Minister, a source close to the President’s office told The Hindu. Reiterated the Opposition’s determination to provide constructive support to avert misery and disaster.” The Samagi Jana Balawegaya Leader said he proposed to …

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Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president amid unrest
2 years, 5 months ago

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president amid unrest

Al Jazeera  

The six-time prime minister and veteran politician is an unpopular choice among protesters who forced his predecessor out. Colombo, Sri Lanka – Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as Sri Lanka’s eighth executive president at a ceremony in the Parliament in the capital, Colombo. For months, the 225-member Sri Lanka Parliament functioned with only 224 MPs as Wickremesinghe did not …

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Profile: Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s new president
2 years, 5 months ago

Profile: Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s new president

Al Jazeera  

The veteran politician has been elected president by the members of Sri Lanka’s parliament. Colombo, Sri Lanka – Ranil Wickremesinghe has been elected Sri Lanka’s new president, less than a week after his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa was forced to flee the country amid mass protests over the country’s crippling economic crisis. Alan Keenan, senior consultant with the International Crisis Group, …

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Sri Lanka All Set For Prez Polls In A Three-Way Contest, Dullas Alahapperuma Has Edge | Key Points
2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka All Set For Prez Polls In A Three-Way Contest, Dullas Alahapperuma Has Edge | Key Points

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing economical crisis and political instability, Sri Lankan Parliament will directly elect a President on Wednesday in a three-way contest. According to reports, Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa withdrew from the contest and proposed the name of Dullas Alahapperuma, former Media Minister of Rajapaksa government, for the top post. Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Alahapperuma and leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna …

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Sri Lanka lawmakers to pick new president among PM, 2 rivals
2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka lawmakers to pick new president among PM, 2 rivals

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s prime minister and acting president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, will face two rivals in a parliamentary vote Wednesday on who will succeed the ousted leader who fled the country last week amid huge protests triggered by its economic collapse. Wickremesinghe, a six-time prime minister, is a seasoned politician with wide experience in diplomatic and international affairs …

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