 | Sri Lanka's anti-govt protest that ousted President Rajapaksa ends after 123 days uprising"Our campaign for a system change would continue, although we ended our campaign here at this site," Vidarshana Kannangara, another activist said. |
 | Lankan economic woes to last another year; nuclear energy, logistics could revive condition: Prez RanilWickremesinghe, who has previously described Sri Lanka's economy as bankrupt, said that economic reforms would require higher taxation. |
 | Sri Lanka to hold crucial talks on formation of all-party govt to combat economic meltdownSri Lankan President Wickremesinghe invited the political parties to form an all-party government to overcome the current economic crisis as the Parliament reconvened after a seven-day adjournment. |
 | Sri Lankan government issues gazette notification to declare essential public servicesThe latest policy note recommended that a household electricity use threshold of 60 kWh per month as a determinant of eligibility for welfare benefits. |
 | Sri Lanka committed to 'one-China' policy: President Wickremesinghe says after Pelosi's Taiwan visitSri Lanka has seen months of mass unrest over the worst economic crisis, with the government declaring bankruptcy in mid-April by refusing to honour its international debt. |
 | International human rights body claim government harassed, intimidated Sri Lankan protestersNew York-based Human Rights body said that Sri Lanka's military sought to curtail protests through intimidation, surveillance, and arbitrary arrests of demonstrators since President Ranil took office. |
 | Sri Lankan President urges parties to find ways to repay loans; says unrest delayed IMF dealWickremesinghe further said that there is no point in blaming the former president for the economic crisis and urged all parties to come together to take the country out of the economic mess. |
 | President Wickremesinghe invites Sri Lankan parties to form national governmentWickremesinghe said a programme could only be implemented with the participation of all political parties represented in Parliament, expert groups and civil society. |
 | India to back Sri Lanka, PM Modi writes to RanilPrime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe after the latter got elected as the 8th President of the island nation. |
 | 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. |
 | Shortages of surgery equipment, life-saving drugs leave bankrupt Sri Lanka's hospitals empty"Normal painkillers, antibiotics and paediatric medicines are in extremely short supply. Other medicines have become up to four times expensive in the last three months," says a pharmacy owner. |
 | Sri Lanka: A difficult road to recoveryRanil Wickremesinghe will have to work overtime to prove that he is an able leader. Unfortunately, a few events in the last few days after his election fail to inspire confidence. |
 | '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. |
 | Rights groups urge Sri Lanka not to use force on protestersThe political turmoil has threatened efforts to seek rescue from the International Monetary Fund. Still, earlier this week, Wickremesinghe said bailout talks were nearing a conclusion. |
 | SL security forces raid main anti-government protest camp, arrest 9 peopleThe decision to evict the anti-government protesters came a day after Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as president after ex-president Rajapaksa fled the country last week. |
| Sri Lanka's new President Wickremesinghe to swear in Cabinet on FridayThe previous Cabinet will function till a national government is agreed upon once Parliament convenes and then a Cabinet reshuffle will take place. |
 | Sri Lanka security forces vacate anti-government protesters at President's SecretariatThe new president said he would extend support to the peaceful protesters but would be tough on those who try to promote violence under the guise of peaceful protests. |
 | '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. |
 | Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe says he is not a 'friend' of Rajapaksas, vows to bring changeWickremesinghe also said he would give the change the people want, and stressed that is a friend of the people. He also said that is looking at the opportunity to strengthen his United National Party. |
