- February 22nd, 2025
In a landmark victory that has reshaped the political landscape of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emerged triumphant in the nation’s 2024 presidential election, held on September 21. Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the...
Sri Lankans cast their ballots on September 22, 2024, in a landmark election that signaled a shift in the country's political landscape. They chose Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leftist politician known for his anti-poverty advocacy, as their new president. Dissanayake’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a strong budget and a narrower deficit from Sri Lanka to bridge the gap between government revenue and expenditure. Sri Lanka experienced its worst financial crisis in seven decades last year due to...
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...
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...
Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, situated at the crossroads of vital sea routes, is facing a complex diplomatic dance with India and China due to its strategic location along maritime routes connecting the Middle East, Africa, and East Asia. The...
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