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Sri Lanka MPs vote overwhelmingly to scrap their pensions in post-crisis reform move

Sri Lankan legislators have overwhelmingly voted to scrap their pensions, as the Marxist-leaning government fulfills a key campaign promise

The Independent UK

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed

Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’

The Independent UK

The country gambling on new casinos following economic collapse

Legislation to regulate gambling has also been passed in parliament, reflecting the industry's growing importance

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka Ex-president Rushed To Intensive Care After Jailing

Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.

International Business Times

Former Sri Lankan president admitted to hospital after arrest

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who faces charges of using public funds for private travel, treated for acute dehydration

The Guardian - UK

New Sri Lanka mass grave discovery reopens old wounds for Tamils

So far, 19 bodies have been found. Thousands of Tamils were disappeared during civil war that ended in 2009.

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‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?

Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or ‘disappeared’ during the civil war are still waiting for answers.

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Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to India’s Security, Seeks Support on Maritime Issue

Sri Lanka assures India it won’t allow its territory to be used against India’s security. Read more at Dynamite News

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India's Modi Clinches Defence, Energy Deals In Sri Lanka

India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in the region.

International Business Times

India’s Modi visits Sri Lanka to shore up defence and energy ties

Indian PM is first foreign dignitary to visit island since leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept elections last year.

Al Jazeera

India's Modi In Sri Lanka For Defence And Energy Deals

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China.

International Business Times

India's Modi in Sri Lanka on a 2-day state visit as concerns grow over China's influence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a two-day state visit to neighboring Sri Lanka, where he is expected to sign several power and defense agreements

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Signs $2.5b Debt Deal With Japan

Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with bilateral creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year.

International Business Times

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day as new president pledges to rebuild the country

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka has marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged to heal Sri Lanka's economic woes by the end of his five-year term

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Sri Lanka Signs Landmark $3.7 Bn Deal With Chinese State Oil Giant

Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant Sinopec, officials said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka seeks to navigate China-India rivalry and emerge from its economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, one month after visiting India on his first overseas trip since winning election in September

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka’s new president reassures Modi over Chinese ships

Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges Colombo’s commitment to India’s security interests amid rising Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean

International Business Times

Sri Lanka President In India In First Overseas Trip

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to bolster ties with India Monday on his first overseas visit as head of state, with a red carpet welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to travel to India for state visit from December 15

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be on a State visit to India from December 15-17, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks

Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka's President Makes U-turn On IMF Bailout

Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor.

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Sri Lanka's New President Swears In Cabinet After Election

Anura Kumara Dissanayake forms a new Cabinet after winning a decisive election, focusing on reforms and anti-corruption measures in Sri Lanka.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka leader reappoints Amarasuriya as PM, retains finance and defence

Dissanayake picks a 21-member cabinet as he plans sweeping reforms, including a campaign promise of a new constitution.

Al Jazeera

‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides

President Dissanayake’s party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.

Dynamite News

Sri Lanka Parliamentary Polls: President Dissanayake-led NPP secures majority in snap elections

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SBJ) party of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, the son of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, secured 35 seats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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