Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake Confronts Daunting National Debt: Can Politics and Economic Reform Save Nation?

September 21, 2024, marked a historic day for Sri Lanka, a day that will undoubtedly be remembered for many firsts. Millions of voters flocked to polling stations across the island to participate in the country’s first presidential election since mass...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vows “Clean” Politics Amid Economic Recovery Efforts

Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the nation’s president, promising to lead the country towards a future of “clean” politics and economic rejuvenation. The left-leaning leader, popularly known as AKD, took office on Saturday with a bold...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Marxist-Leaning Leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Takes Early Lead in Presidential Race Amid Economic Uncertainty

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, has surged ahead in the early results of Sri Lanka's presidential election, positioning himself as the frontrunner to lead the country at a critical juncture in its post-crisis recovery. According to data released by...
Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024

Sri Lankan Presidential Election Concludes with No Violence: Test of Economic Recovery and Political Stability

The island nation of Sri Lanka, reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades, held its first presidential election since the meltdown of 2022, with the eyes of the world firmly fixed on the outcome. Reports from all 22 electoral...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election: A Referendum on IMF-Backed Austerity Amidst Ongoing Economic Turmoil

On Saturday, Sri Lanka will head to the polls to elect its next president in what is widely seen as a referendum on the government's response to the island nation’s unprecedented economic crisis. The vote comes at a time when...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Crisis Recovery: A Strategic Foreign Policy Approach

Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the United Nations General Assembly in the US in September 2023, emphasizing the need for climate finance and international solidarity for smaller, climate-vulnerable, and debt-inflicted countries like Sri Lanka. He called on developed countries...
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Sri Lanka’s Import Restrictions to Ease in October

Colombo Sri Lanka plans to ease import restrictions on imported goods, except vehicles, in October. The move is expected to help stabilize prices, as there is not enough supply to meet demand. The Sri Lankan government initially restricted 1,465 items...
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Wickremesinghe proposes 13th amendment, reconciliation with Tamil community

Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed for the 13th Amendment to reconcile the country's minority Tamil community. He has invited all Lankan parties to submit proposals on 13A, which allows for the transfer of power to the minority...
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe warns of violent protests again

Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe briefed the cabinet on Tuesday about intelligence reports that warned of public unrest by some groups. Cabinet spokesperson and minister Bandula Gunawardene said the crisis of water for agriculture due to the current drought...
Sri Lanka Navy arrests Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 Indian fishermen for illegally hunting

Colombo The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 10 Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, marking the first time Indian fishermen have been caught by the Navy. The fishermen were apprehended off Alampil in...
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