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Sri Lanka's Marxist Politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake Leads Presidential Vote
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, grabbed a commanding early lead on Sunday in his bid to become the next president of the debt-ridden country seeking to elect a leader to bolster its fragile economic recovery.
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Sri Lanka Votes In First Presidential Poll Since Economic Collapse
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe is fighting an uphill battle for a fresh mandate to continue belt-tightening measures that stabilised the economy.
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What Sri Lankan President, Seeking Re-Election, Said About India: 5 Key Quotes
A day before Sri Lanka votes for the next President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who currently occupies the post spoke to NDTV. During the interview, he spoke about his country's special bond with India and how he aims to strengthen ties, if re-elected.
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As Sri Lanka Votes, NDTV Asks Presidential Candidate 9 Key Questions
Sri Lanka will vote to elect the next President on Saturday. While current President Ranil Wickremesinghe is seeking another term in office, he is being challenged by the key Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
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Sri Lanka Elections: A Look At The 5 Key Candidates And What They Stand For
Sri Lanka, which is slowly recovering from its worst-ever economic crisis, will vote to elect the next President on Saturday.
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Lankan President Seeks Re-Election, Outlines Vision For India-Sri Lanka Ties
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said his vision for future ties with India holds a stronger economic relationship.
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Ahead Of Lankan Polls, President Tells NDTV About China's Growing Presence
The south Asian and Indian Ocean region is going through a "difficult time", Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday in an exclusive interview to NDTV. Sri Lanka will hold elections on September 21 to elect the next President.
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Sri Lanka Polls: Frontrunners, What's At Stake, Implications For India
The political landscape in Sri Lanka is set to change as its citizens elect a new President on Saturday. Sri Lanka's 17 million voters will choose from among 39 candidates.
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Ajit Doval Meets Lankan President, Discusses Ongoing Economic Collaboration
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval today called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed the ongoing bilateral economic collaboration.
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Namal Rajapaksa Announced As Candidate For Sri Lankan Presidency
Namal Rajapaksa, the 38-year-old heir to the Rajapaksa dynasty, was on Wednesday named as the SLPP candidate for the presidential election, thus officially ending Rajapaksa family's backing to the incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
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Nepal PM, Sri Lankan President To Arrive Tomorrow For PM's Oath Ceremony
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will arrive in the national capital on June 9 to attend the ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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IIT's Third Overseas Campus Likely To Come Up In Sri Lanka
IIT Campus In Sri Lanka: The proposal was made in November last year during the presentation of the 2024 Budget by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who concurrently holds the position of finance minister.
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Over 1,000 Convicts In Sri Lanka Prisons Released To Mark Christmas
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted an amnesty to more than 1,000 convicts and released them from jails across the country to mark Christmas, a prisons official said Monday.
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Sri Lanka Sports Minister Sacked After Massive 'Assassination' Claim
Sri Lanka's sports minister was sacked Monday hours after he accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of trying to assassinate him
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Sri Lanka's Marxist Politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake Leads Presidential Vote
Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, grabbed a commanding early lead on Sunday in his bid to become the next president of the debt-ridden country seeking to elect a leader to bolster its fragile economic recovery.
-
Sri Lanka Votes In First Presidential Poll Since Economic Collapse
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe is fighting an uphill battle for a fresh mandate to continue belt-tightening measures that stabilised the economy.
-
What Sri Lankan President, Seeking Re-Election, Said About India: 5 Key Quotes
A day before Sri Lanka votes for the next President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who currently occupies the post spoke to NDTV. During the interview, he spoke about his country's special bond with India and how he aims to strengthen ties, if re-elected.
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As Sri Lanka Votes, NDTV Asks Presidential Candidate 9 Key Questions
Sri Lanka will vote to elect the next President on Saturday. While current President Ranil Wickremesinghe is seeking another term in office, he is being challenged by the key Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
-
Sri Lanka Elections: A Look At The 5 Key Candidates And What They Stand For
Sri Lanka, which is slowly recovering from its worst-ever economic crisis, will vote to elect the next President on Saturday.
-
Lankan President Seeks Re-Election, Outlines Vision For India-Sri Lanka Ties
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said his vision for future ties with India holds a stronger economic relationship.
-
Ahead Of Lankan Polls, President Tells NDTV About China's Growing Presence
The south Asian and Indian Ocean region is going through a "difficult time", Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday in an exclusive interview to NDTV. Sri Lanka will hold elections on September 21 to elect the next President.
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Sri Lanka Polls: Frontrunners, What's At Stake, Implications For India
The political landscape in Sri Lanka is set to change as its citizens elect a new President on Saturday. Sri Lanka's 17 million voters will choose from among 39 candidates.
-
Ajit Doval Meets Lankan President, Discusses Ongoing Economic Collaboration
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval today called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed the ongoing bilateral economic collaboration.
-
Namal Rajapaksa Announced As Candidate For Sri Lankan Presidency
Namal Rajapaksa, the 38-year-old heir to the Rajapaksa dynasty, was on Wednesday named as the SLPP candidate for the presidential election, thus officially ending Rajapaksa family's backing to the incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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President's Move After Sri Lankan Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Equality Bill
The bill aims to ensure equal opportunities regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argue it could permit same-sex marriages, conflicting with cultural values.
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Nepal PM, Sri Lankan President To Arrive Tomorrow For PM's Oath Ceremony
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will arrive in the national capital on June 9 to attend the ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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IIT's Third Overseas Campus Likely To Come Up In Sri Lanka
IIT Campus In Sri Lanka: The proposal was made in November last year during the presentation of the 2024 Budget by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who concurrently holds the position of finance minister.
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Over 1,000 Convicts In Sri Lanka Prisons Released To Mark Christmas
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted an amnesty to more than 1,000 convicts and released them from jails across the country to mark Christmas, a prisons official said Monday.
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Sri Lanka Sports Minister Sacked After Massive 'Assassination' Claim
Sri Lanka's sports minister was sacked Monday hours after he accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of trying to assassinate him
