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Marxist Leader Set To Become Sri Lanka's Next President

A previously fringe Marxist politician was on course Sunday to become Sri Lanka's next leader after a presidential vote coloured by discontent over the island nation's response to an unprecedented financial crisis.

International Business Times

Marxist-leaning Dissanayaka becomes Sri Lanka's next president

Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake defeated opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe to become Sri Lanka’s next president on Sunday, according to the country's election commission.

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Sri Lanka's exodus of caregivers sends healthcare system into freefall

In 2022, Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic crisis that brought the country to a standstill. The once-strong healthcare system was on the brink of collapse, with patients facing a lack of medicines, equipment and power shortages. Providing consistent care became nearly impossible, and wages failed to keep pace with…

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Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Economic Recovery At Stake

Learn about Sri Lanka's presidential election focusing on economic recovery, debt restructuring, and leadership amid crisis.

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Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country

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As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.

Al Jazeera

‘The hardship is still there’: Sri Lanka prepares to vote as hopes of revolution falter

Saturday’s election will be the first since a people’s movement toppled the president. But other problems have proved harder to shift

The Guardian - UK

1st Test: Tom Latham, Kane Williamson help New Zealand respond strongly to Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Tom Latham and Kane Williamson spearheaded New Zealand's comeback with impressive half-centuries on the rain-interrupted second day of their first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The Black Caps ended the day at 255-4, trailing by just 50 runs.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka batter matches Don Bradman after extending stunning start to Test career

Kamindu Mendis has the second-highest Test average after Don Bradman for batters with a minimum of 10 innings

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka To Vote In First Poll Since Economic Collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka will vote for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.

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Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom

Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping another factor in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president

The Times of India

1st Test: Kamindu Mendis hundred steers Sri Lanka to 302/7 against New Zealand on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Kamindu Mendis continued his impressive form, scoring a magnificent 114 to lead Sri Lanka to a total of 302-7 on the first day of the opening Test against New Zealand in Galle on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka's Plantation Workers Struggle For Promised Change

Explore the struggles of Sri Lanka's plantation workers and their hopes for change in the upcoming election.

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A tale of 'identical' hundreds in a Test match

NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Duleep Mendis etched his name into Test cricket history with a rare feat—scoring identical centuries in both innings of a Test match. Facing Sunil Gavaskar's India in September 1982 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Madras (now Chennai), Mendis scored 105 runs in the…

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka Eyes China Development

Sri Lanka's economic collapse was partly blamed on struggling high-debt Chinese mega-projects, but candidates in Saturday's presidential election are banking on at least one of them to buck the trend.

The Times of India

Oshada Fernando recalled for Sri Lanka's series against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Oshada Fernando, a top-order batsman, was summoned back to Sri Lanka's 16-man team named on Monday for their two-Test series against New Zealand. Nishan Madushka was left off of the squad.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma comes up with a surprise during India's practice session

Captain Rohit Sharma will be back to lead the team for the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, having made his last appearance for India in the ODI leg of the Sri Lanka tour in early August.

The Times of India

Closed-door camp in Chennai before first Test against Bangladesh

CHENNAI: It’s a new era in Indian cricket and along with it comes new trappings. Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the team, had a brief stint with some of the players in Sri Lanka but that was merely an appetizer. Now comes the main course — a Test…

Al Jazeera

Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka’s next president?

His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.

The Independent UK

Sri Lankans' fury forced the powerful Rajapaksa clan out. Now its heir is running for president

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election next week

The Times of India

When Rohit Sharma leapfrogged Sachin Tendulkar for a big ODI record with a straight six - Watch

NEW DELHI: On a memorable day in September 2023, exactly a year ago, Rohit Sharma surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record with a six during an Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka.

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