Sri Lanka needs to follow necessary constitutional process to determine its leadership: US
The US said it is focused on the need for Sri Lanka to follow the necessary constitutional process to determine its leadership for now. Washington...
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Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena lifts suspension of parliament
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On October 26, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appointed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new Prime Minister of the country unseating Ranil Wickremesinghe. Colombo | Sri Lankan...
Sri Lanka crisis: A catch-22 situation for India
India’s response to the Sri Lanka crisis has been guarded. Certainly, India doesn’t want to get dragged in Sri Lanka’s domestic issues. The turmoil...
Sri Lanka braces for protest over Prime Minister’s sacking
Colombo| Sri Lanka on Tuesday braced for a protest called by ousted prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s party against what it said was a “coup” by President...
Sri Lanka crisis: Is the country on brink of another civil war?
The tussle between Wickremesinghe and Rajapaksha has thrown Sri Lanka in a political, constitutional and economic crisis. On the eve of October 26, the...
US calls on Sri Lanka president to immediately reconvene parliament
Washington | The US has called on Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena to immediately reconvene parliament to allow the democratically elected representatives in the country decide...
Maldives Supreme Court upholds president’s vote defeat
Colombo: The Maldives top court on Sunday rejected a petition by President Abdulla Yameen to annul last month’s election results and call a fresh poll, upholding...
PM Modi holds ‘productive talks’ with Thai counterpart
Kathmandu | Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held “productive talks” with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha during which the two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of...
PM Modi arrives in Nepal to attend BIMSTEC Summit
Kathmandu | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here today to attend the 4th BIMSTEC Summit that will focus on enhancing regional connectivity and boosting trade. Modi...
SriLankan leaders mourn demise of Karunanidhi
Colombo | Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa and several other political leaders in the country have expressed sorrow at the demise of...