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Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy | Elections News
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been declared the winner of the presidential election, according to the Election Commission of Sri Lanka.…
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In a political paradigm shift, Sri Lanka leans to the left
It’s not just about domestic policies, either. The rise of the NPP and JVP is being keenly watched in India…
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Sri Lanka election results: Second count to decide presidential winner | Elections News
Marxist-leaning politician Dissanayake leads as second round of counting under way to decide the presidential winner. Sri Lanka’s presidential election…
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads early Sri Lanka vote count
Mr Premadasa is in second place with nearly 26% of the total vote. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is seeking a…
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Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse | Elections News
While the economy has stabilised many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF. Sri…
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Sri Lanka to vote in first election since protests ousted leader
Then-president Rajapaksa and his government were blamed for the crisis, leading to months-long protests calling for his resignation. On 13…
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As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large | Elections
Ahead of Sri Lanka’s presidential election, no issue is more central than the economy. With the South Asian country still…
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Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election
Being that vocal about their expectations from elected officials is something new for many people in Sri Lanka. That change…
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Butterfly thieves handed $200,000 fine in Sri Lanka
One of the park rangers, K Sujeewa Nishantha, told BBC Sinhala that on the day of the incident, a safari…
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Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka beat England in third cricket Test match | Cricket
Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to a commanding eight-wicket win in the third Test match against England,…
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