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6 days, 22 hours ago

More of the same: On the Sri Lankan President’s India visit

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India, also his first overseas trip in keeping with tradition, marks a continuity in India-Sri Lanka bilateral relations. Mr. Dissanayake’s assurance that Sri Lanka will not permit its territory to be used in any manner inimical to India’s security and regional stability, on the face of it, appears to be a reiteration …

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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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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's economic crisis takes centre stage as election date set for September 21

Firstpost

Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe is widely expected to run in the election, with almost 17 million of Sri Lanka’s 22 million population eligible to vote Sri Lankan election workers hold ballot boxes for security clearance at the election office before distributing them for transport to various regions of Colombo. File images/ Reuters Sri Lanka will vote on Sept. 21 to …

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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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6 months ago

India, Sri Lanka launch Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, deepen ties

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Thursday launched a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, reflecting the deepening maritime security cooperation between the two sides, as external affairs minister S Jaishankar met the top leadership in Colombo to bolster ties in a range of areas. EAM S Jaishankar with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe Jaishankar was on his first foreign visit …

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7 months ago

Sri Lanka observes a day of mourning in view of Iran President Raisi’s death

The Hindu

Sri Lanka is observing May 21, 2024, as a national day of mourning in view of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s sudden death. “Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian and other senior Irani officials. Leaders across the country’s political spectrum condoled the passing of President Raisi, who was …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka to hold presidential election between September 17 and October 16: Election Commission

The Hindu

Sri Lanka will hold presidential election between September 17 and October 16, the country's top electoral body announced on Thursday. President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to contest the presidential election under a new symbol, his top aide said last month. Mr. Wickremesinghe, 75, will represent several parties as a national candidate, Senior Presidential Advisor and UNP senior leader Ashu Marasinghe …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka political parties flag poll aspirations on May Day

The Hindu

With a presidential election expected later this year,the May Day rallies ofall main political parties in Sri Lanka seemed a prelude to their poll campaigns. Addressing the SJB’s May Day rally in Colombo, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, pledged to implement the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan constitution, which promises a measure of power devolution to the provinces. The …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sri Lanka Visit Ranil Wickremesinghe Joint Military Exercises

ABP News

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Sri Lanka on September 2 and 3, and his maiden visit to the island nation in the current capacity has been planned with the objective to intensify joint exercises of the armed forces on both sides and also to set in motion enhanced defence collaboration as New Delhi seeks to explore …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Confusion over Sri Lanka granting permission to Chinese survey vessel in October

Hindustan Times

Confusion prevails in Sri Lanka over granting permission to Chinese Research vessel Shi Yan 6 to conduct ocean survey off the island nation in October after New Delhi raised its serious concerns with the Ranil Wickremesinghe government. India has officially raised concerns to Sri Lanka for allowing a free run to Chinese survey, surveillance and ballistic missile trackers ships at …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Focus on joint projects during Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit

The Hindu

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on July 20 arrived in India for an official visit, a year after he became President of the Island nation that witnessed its worst economic crisis last year. During Sri Lanka’s dramatic economic crash last year, India extended emergency financial support of about $4 billion, providing relief at a time when citizens struggled amid critical …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to visit India on July 21

The Hindu

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will embark on a two-day visit to India on July 21 during which he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials here said on July 9. This will be Mr. Wickremesinghe’s first visit to India since being appointed President of the cash-strapped country last year following the ouster of Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a …

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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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1 year, 11 months ago

India expected to send ‘positive’ message on debt during Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo on Thursday will focus on “supporting Sri Lanka” in its current economic crisis, government sources said, adding that talks are ongoing in the field of energy security, food security, currency swap arrangements as well as talks about restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt. Announcing the visit by EAM Jaishankar, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Jaishankar likely to visit Sri Lanka on 19 January; talks on debt restructuring expected

Firstpost

Sri Lanka will hold debt restructuring talks with India when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to visit Colombo this week, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, as the cash-strapped country looks to carve a path out of its worst financial crisis. Colombo: Sri Lanka will hold debt restructuring talks with India when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected …

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1 year, 11 months ago

India's response to Sri Lanka’s request for debt restructuring expected by January end: Ranil Wickremesinghe

The Hindu

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that India's response to cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s request for debt restructuring is expected by the end of this month. Sri Lanka had begun debt restructuring talks with its creditors since September last year as warranted by its agreement with the IMF for the $2.9 billion facility over four years. Sri Lanka awaiting assurances from India, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

After Over a Month in Exile, Sri Lanka's Ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to Return Over Weekend: Sources

News 18

Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to return to his home country over the weekend after over a month in exile. Last month, the deposed leader’s party had said he was seeking to return home from his exile in Thailand and had asked his successor, Ranil Wickremesinghe, to guarantee his safety. Gotabaya’s youngest brother Basil Rajapaksa, the …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka’s president says IMF talks nearing successful end

Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s president said Tuesday that his bankrupt country’s talks with the International Monetary Fund for a rescue package have successfully reached final stages as he presented an amended budget that seeks to tame inflation and hike taxes. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also the finance minister, said in a speech in Parliament that his government …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka: Ruling party asks president Wickremesinghe to facilitate ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return

Firstpost

In response to speculations that former president Rajapaksa may return to Sri Lanka next week, the SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam told reporters that the request was made during a meeting with president Wickremesinghe on Thursday Colombo: The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party has urged president Ranil Wickremesinghe make arrangements for Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s safety so that he can return …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, faces challenges

Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Six times Sri Lanka’s prime minister, President Ranil Wickremesinghe had long aspired to the pinnacle of power, enduring setback after setback but always managing to recover from seemingly impossible defeats. Meanwhile, out on the streets, protesters were chanting, “Ranil, go home!” Over the years, Wickremesinghe has moved in and out of the prime minister’s office as …

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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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2 years, 5 months ago

Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Braces for 'Big Challenges'

News 18

Sri Lanka President Election Updates: Six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as crisis-wracked Sri Lanka’s new president by the country’s parliament Wednesday, with the backing of the party of the ex-leader — who fled abroad after his palace was stormed by protesters. Official results showed Wickremesinghe polled 134 votes in a three-cornered parliamentary vote, with his main opponent Dullas …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis live updates | Majority of Sri Lanka’s ruling SLPP party in favour of Dullas Alahapperuma as President, Sajith Premadasa as PM: G.L. Peiris

The Hindu

With a severe shortage in foreign exchange reserves, Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis in seven decades. PTI Colombo ‘Majority of SLPP party in favour of Alahapperuma as President, Premadasa as PM’ A majority of members of Sri Lanka’s ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna party was in favour of nominating Dullas Alahapperuma, a leader of its breakaway faction, …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe, Dullas Alahaperuma, Anura Kamara to contest for President Election

India TV News

Highlights The Sri Lankan Parliament is expected to elect the new president on July 20. Sri Lanka crisis: Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the Parliament is expected to elect the new president on July 20. Ahead of this, names of acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Dullas Alahaperuma and Anura Kamara Dissanayake have surfaced, as candidates who will contest …

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More of the same: On the Sri Lankan President’s India visit

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

Sri Lanka's economic crisis takes centre stage as election date set for September 21

Sri Lanka presidential election set for September 21 amid ailing economy

India, Sri Lanka launch Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, deepen ties

Sri Lanka observes a day of mourning in view of Iran President Raisi’s death

Sri Lanka to hold presidential election between September 17 and October 16: Election Commission

Sri Lanka political parties flag poll aspirations on May Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sri Lanka Visit Ranil Wickremesinghe Joint Military Exercises

Confusion over Sri Lanka granting permission to Chinese survey vessel in October

Focus on joint projects during Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to visit India on July 21

Sri Lanka unions stage strike to protest against IMF bailout plan

India expected to send ‘positive’ message on debt during Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka

Jaishankar likely to visit Sri Lanka on 19 January; talks on debt restructuring expected

India's response to Sri Lanka’s request for debt restructuring expected by January end: Ranil Wickremesinghe

After Over a Month in Exile, Sri Lanka's Ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to Return Over Weekend: Sources

Sri Lanka’s president says IMF talks nearing successful end

Sri Lanka: Ruling party asks president Wickremesinghe to facilitate ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa's return

Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, faces challenges

Dinesh Gunawardena likely to be named Sri Lankan Prime Minister

Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Braces for 'Big Challenges'

Sri Lanka crisis live updates | Majority of Sri Lanka’s ruling SLPP party in favour of Dullas Alahapperuma as President, Sajith Premadasa as PM: G.L. Peiris

Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe, Dullas Alahaperuma, Anura Kamara to contest for President Election