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Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake waves as he departs the election commission office after winning the Sri Lankan presidential election in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.

Anura Kumar Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lankan President

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Sep 23, 2024

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Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Marxist Leader Dissanayake Wins Sri Lankan Presidential Election, Knocks Out Wickremesinghe

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Sep 22, 2024

AFP

Sri Lanka is holding a presidential election, the first major vote since the 2022 economic crisis. Approximately 17 million voters can cast their ballots at over 13,400 polling stations, with results expected by Sunday. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe is running for re-election against Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa, amid a focus on economic recovery and IMF reforms.

Voting Ends In Sri Lanka Presidential Election As Country Seeks To Recover From Economic Crisis

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Sep 21, 2024

AP (Associated Press)

Why Sri Lankan Presidential Election Is Of Particular Interest For India

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Sep 19, 2024

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Sri Lanka's Bankruptcy Officially To End on Thursday, Says President Wickremesinghe

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Sep 18, 2024

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Sri Lanka President Defends IMF Bailout In Campaign Launch

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Aug 29, 2024

AFP

Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said on July 26.

Sri Lanka Court Convicts President Over Vote Delay

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Aug 22, 2024

AFP

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Calls For Deepening Ties With India

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Aug 18, 2024

PTI

Sri Lanka has set the crucial Presidential election for September 21, the Election Commission announced on Friday morning. The election of the next President is crucial for the island nation's recovery from the worst-ever economic crisis, which is being backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led debt restructuring deal.

Sri Lanka's Presidential Election to Be Held on September 21

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Jul 26, 2024

PTI

Sri Lanka's president said Wednesday that he is seeking a loan repayment moratorium until 2028 as the debt-ridden county tries to emerge from bankruptcy.

Bankrupt Sri Lanka to Seek Debt Moratorium Until 2028

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Mar 6, 2024

AFP

13 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka to Chennai

Jan 9, 2024

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Sri Lanka nearing debt restructuring: President Wickremesinghe

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PTI

Sri Lanka's Sports Minister says his 'life is at risk'

Nov 27, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju on Friday called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed their multidimensional bilateral relationship which is a priority for the Indian government under its Neighbourhood First Policy

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju calls on Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

Nov 17, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe, holds extensive discussions

Oct 11, 2023

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File photo: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit postponement: Has New Delhi sent a subtle message to Colombo?

Sep 3, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday highlighted the need for a comprehensive review of Sri Lanka's national security strategy to chart a course devoid of entanglement in the emerging international rivalries and maintain neutrality in the Indian Ocean region.

Sri Lanka to review national security strategy amidst growing international rivalries: President Wickremesinghe

Aug 19, 2023

After India, France pledges to help debt-ridden Sri Lanka to tide over fiscal crisis

Jul 29, 2023

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