![]() | PM Modi congratulates new President Wickremesinghe; bats for stability, economic recoveryThe Prime Minister also conveyed that he looked forward to working closely with the Sri Lankan President for the mutual benefit of people. |
![]() | 'Just look at a picture of Ranil': Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, steep challengesHe has moved quickly to consolidate his position since lawmakers elected him this week to finish the term of his predecessor, ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. |
![]() | Sri Lanka crisis: India, China extend olive branches to the island nation; citizens feel brunt of fuel shortageUnder its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India has extended support to the island nation by giving short-term and long-term loans. |
![]() | 'IF'...: Warped mandate for Kipling-lover Wickremesinghe, winning over Sri Lanka dauntingMuch water has flowed since the early years of his political leadership and Wickremesinghe is no longer hailed as the "Mr Clean" of Sri Lankan politics... |
![]() | 'Worried turbulence in Sri Lanka may continue': Chidambaram on Wickremesinghe's election as PresidentVeteran politician Wickremesinghe was on Wednesday elected as Sri Lanka's president by lawmakers, in a rare move that could provide continuity for crucial discussions with the IMF for a bailout deal. |
![]() | Fresh protests in Sri Lanka as Ranil Wickremesinghe wins presidential electionsDespite former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing the country following massive protests, his ruling party managed to get his proxy Wickremesinghe elected as successor. |
![]() | India, Sri Lanka likely to begin trading in Indian RupeeSources say since Ranil Wickremesinghe is viewed as a friend of India, there is every possibility of INR trading getting the go-ahead. |
![]() | Unpopular Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe elected president; risks new turmoilMany also blame Wickremesinghe for protecting Rajapaksa, and during demonstrations last week, crowds set his personal residence on fire and occupied his office. |
![]() | Irrespective of who becomes next Sri Lankan President, India should keep helping Lanka: Opposition leader PremadasaPremadasa's appeal came hours after the Modi government told an all-party meeting in New Delhi that India is naturally worried over the Sri Lankan crisis. |
![]() | Indian official injured in crisis-hit Sri Lanka, High Commission urges citizens to make movements safelySri Lanka is witnessing a public unrest due to the unprecedented economic crisis followed by a political turmoil in the country. |
![]() | Majority of Sri Lanka's ruling party in favour of Alahapperuma as President, Premadasa as PM: ReportSLPP Chairman Peiris said that the majority of his party was in favour of appointing Alahapperuma as the President, underlining that the people's voice be highlighted in Parliament. |
![]() | Sparks fly at all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis as Jaishankar hits out at 'culture of freebies'Several Opposition-ruled states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were called out for spending more than their earnings and their poor debt-to-GDP ratio. |
![]() | Modi government calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis Tuesday; Jaishankar to brief MPsSri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis in seven decades, with a severe foreign exchange shortage hampering the import of essentials including food, fuel and medicines. |
![]() | Slave Island starves as Sri Lanka's food prices soarWith six children in the family, the 74-year-old said the best they had been able to afford in recent weeks was the occasional fish, cut into small pieces for everyone. |
![]() | Asia Cup set to move to UAE from Sri Lanka as protests continue to rage island nationAlthough ACC has intended to keep the tournament in Colombo as it would help the tourism and hotel sector in Sri Lanka immensely, the current situation hasn’t helped its cause. |
![]() | State of emergency declared in Sri Lanka ahead of July 20 presidential electionThe government gazette number 2288/30 dated Jul 17 was issued Monday morning. |
![]() | Crisis-hit Sri Lanka shifts second Pakistan Test from Colombo to GalleThe Galle International Stadium will host its fourth straight Test in the past few weeks after the two Australia matches and the ongoing Pakistan opener. |
![]() | Sri Lanka's diesel and petrol prices reduced by Rs 20 each, the first since FebruaryMany incidents of violence have been reported at fuel queues and nearly 20 people have died of exhaustion after spending several days continuously in the fuel queues. |
![]() | Gotabaya Rajapaksa's 'private visit' to Singapore his right as legal passport holder: Ex-diplomatsRajapaksa landed in Singapore from the Maldives where he had fled amidst unprecedented protests against his government for mishandling the economy that bankrupted the country. |
![]() | Sri Lankan Parliament holds special session to announce president's vacancyMeanwhile, the main Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has officially declared his intention to contest the vote to be held on July 20. |
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