October 1, 2024, 10:01 PM - 2 min read
The new Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath, who holds multiple ministries, said that he, along with the newly-appointed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the prime minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, were the only attendees at Monday's meeting.
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September 22, 2024, 09:41 PM - 5 min read
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka’s new president, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. Dissanayake, a left-leaning leader with Marxist views, defeated both incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa in a closely contested election. His victory comes at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst financial crisis in decades, making his leadership pivotal for the country’s future.
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