Hakama and Andane of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake

Leftist Leader Elected President as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.

The Times of India on MSN · 2h

Anura Dissanayake elected new Sri Lanka president: What is his stance on India?

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, becoming the first Marxist leader in the country's history. His win is seen as a referendum on economic reforms during a severe crisis.

NPR · 1h

Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard

The election was crucial as the country seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis in its history and the resulting political upheaval.

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Sri Lanka

Sajith Premadasa, the leader of Sri Lanka's main opposition party, is a frontrunner in Saturday's presidential election and a win will hand him the top job more than 30 years after his father was ...

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Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Two years ago, food cart worker Fathima Shiyama had to wait in line, sometimes for days, to get cooking gas, fuel and other essentials. It was a test of patience for ...

Hindustan Times20d

England vs Sri Lanka Highlights: England beat Sri Lanka by 190 runs

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: Milan Rathnayake smashed a Four on Olly Stone bowling . Sri Lanka at 249/7 after 76.5 overs England vs Sri Lanka Live Score: FOUR! Rathnayake joins the act ...

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What are the five key issues in Sri Lanka's presidential election?

A critical shortfall in foreign exchange in 2022 pushed Sri Lanka's economy into the worst financial freefall in decades. While the economy has taken tentative steps towards recovery since last ...

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is attempting to sustain economic growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability under the IMF program it began in 2016. The government's high debt payments and bloated civil service ...

Al Jazeera English2d

Sri Lanka

India has sought rights to explore an underwater cobalt-rich mountain. But Sri Lanka also has eyes on the region. Published On 19 Jun 202419 Jun 2024 Sri Lanka and Nepal share points after rain ...

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