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August 22, 2025, 03:42 PM - 3 min read
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday over alleged misuse of state funds for a private UK trip in 2023.
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September 23, 2024, 10:26 AM - 4 min read
This election marked a significant political moment, being the first since the civil unrest of 2022 that forced former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign and flee the country amid widespread dissatisfaction over the economic crisis he is largely blamed for.
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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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September 22, 2024, 04:32 PM - 5 min read
Sri Lanka’s 2024 presidential election has entered a historic phase, as no candidate has secured the 50% threshold required to win outright in the first round of voting. For the first time in the nation’s political history, a second round of counting has been ordered by the Election Commission to determine the winner through second-preference votes.
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September 21, 2024, 05:57 PM - 3 min read
Polling for Sri Lanka's presidential elections concluded peacefully on Saturday, with over 60% voter turnout reported by 2 PM, marking the first elections since the country's severe economic crisis in 2022, while incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces strong competition from Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa.
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September 20, 2024, 06:11 PM - 4 min read
Sri Lanka is gearing up for a crucial presidential election as the nation seeks to recover from its worst economic crisis. The election is set for Saturday, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe is among the notable candidates vying for the top position.
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August 30, 2024, 07:06 PM - 3 min read
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Friday. The meeting focused on enhancing economic collaboration between the two neighbouring countries. Sri Lankan National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayaka also joined the discussions, which highlighted ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral economic ties.
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June 20, 2024, 07:30 PM - 2 min read
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar recently visited Sri Lanka, where he met with key leaders and expressed confidence in India's ongoing development and connectivity initiatives in the island nation. Jaishankar emphasised the importance of these initiatives in meeting the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people and contributing to their socio-economic progress.
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June 19, 2024, 03:39 PM - 2 min read
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to visit Sri Lanka on Thursday, marking his first bilateral trip abroad during his second consecutive term in office. This visit underscores India’s "Neighbourhood First Policy" and highlights New Delhi's ongoing commitment to Sri Lanka, considered its "closest" maritime neighbour and a long-standing ally.
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May 2, 2024, 03:44 PM - 2 min read
Despite these efforts, discussions with sovereign bondholders to restructure approximately USD 46 billion of debt are ongoing. However, progress has faced hurdles, as the IMF rejected a proposal from private bondholders in March, citing misalignment with desired debt sustainability parameters.
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March 30, 2024, 08:50 PM - 2 min read
"It was mutually agreed to engage in this review process on a quarterly basis, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring effective progress in bilateral economic cooperation," said the statement.
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