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Six more persons from Sri Lanka arrive at Dhanushkodi

They were taken to the Mandapam Rehabilitation Centre

The Hindu

Sri Lanka is in a political vacuum as angry protesters occupy leaders' homes

Opposition leaders have yet to agree on who should replace its current leaders, while protesters who are angry over acute shortages of fuel, food, medicine and other necessities vow to stay put.

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Sri Lanka's parliament to elect new president on July 20

Sri Lanka's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20, the parliamentary speaker said on Monday, as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa plans to resign on Wednesday amid a devastating economic crisis.

Reuters

Sri Lanka thrash Australia to level series after protests and Covid

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dinesh Chandimal's double century and bowling heroics by debutant Prabhat Jayasuriya led Sri Lanka to a series-levelling win over Australia on Monday in a second Test affected by protests and Covid.

AFP

Sri Lanka records innings victory over Australia in 2nd test

It was Sri Lanka’s first win by an innings against Australia since they first met in 1983.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka president near airport as exile rumours spread

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's embattled president was flown to an airbase near the main international airport Monday, officials said, raising speculation he will escape into exile abroad.

AFP

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Chandimal, Jayasuriya star as Sri Lanka stun Australia to level Test series

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dinesh Chandimal's maiden double century and a match haul of 12 wickets by debutant Prabhat Jayasuriya led Sri Lanka to an innings and 39-run thrashing of Australia in the second Test on Monday.

AFP

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge terms Presidential election battle between progressive and regressive ideologies

Veteran Congressman calls for unity of non-BJP parties to save democracy and the Constitution, and hopes for bringing more parties into opposition fold

The Hindu

Sri Lanka completes emphatic victory over Australia in second Test in Galle, levelling two match series 1-1

Australia are bowled out for 151 by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle to fall to an innings and 39-run defeat.

ABC News

Where are Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa and PM Wickremesinghe?

While whereabouts of embattled president is publicly unknown, the prime minister’s address is closely guarded secret.

Al Jazeera

Chandimal double ton puts Sri Lanka on top against Australia

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dinesh Chandimal struck his maiden double century on Monday to put Sri Lanka in control with a first-innings lead of 190 on day four of the of the second Test against Australia.

AFP

Fleeing Sri Lankan president's cash in court, succession battle begins

Colombo (AFP) - Millions of rupees in cash left behind by Sri Lanka's president when he fled his official residence was handed over to a court Monday after being turned in by protestors, police said as a succession battle got under way.

AFP

India refutes speculative media reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka: Indian High Commission

India said it stands with the Sri Lankan people in their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means, established institutions and constitutional framework.

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Sri Lanka 554 all out, lead by 190 runs in second Australia Test

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dinesh Chandimal hit his maiden double century before Sri Lanka were bowled out for 554 in the second Test on Monday, with the hosts leading Australia by 190 runs.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka PM’s office confirms president to resign ‘as announced’

Protesters say they will occupy gov’t buildings till president and PM quit amid discussions of an all-party government.

The Guardian - UK

President of crisis-hit Sri Lanka confirms he will quit amid protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa informs PM’s office of resignation intention as brother Basil is turned away at airport and opposition leader signals plan to run for president

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Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s Office Confirms President to Resign after Protests

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he will resign, the prime minister's office said on Monday, after tens of thousands of protesters stormed the official residences of both men. After Saturday's sweeping protests in the wake of a debilitating economic crisis, the speaker of…

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Fleeing Rajapaksa's cash handed to Sri Lankan police

Colombo (AFP) - Millions of rupees in cash left behind by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa when he fled his official residence in the capital will be handed over to court on Monday, police said.

AFP

Chandimal passes 150 as Sri Lanka extend lead over Australia

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Dinesh Chandimal remained unbeaten on 153 at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test on Monday as Sri Lanka stretched their first innings lead over Australia to 135 runs.

Dynamite News

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign, PM confirms

Amid mounting pressure from protesters, Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he is resigning from his post. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's political vacuum continues amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka is in political vacuum for a second day with opposition leaders yet to agree on who should replace its roundly rejected leaders, whose residences are occupied by protesters, angry over the country’s economic woes

Evening Standard

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign after protests

Sri Lanka’s beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa confirms he will resign, the PM’s office says on Monday, after tens of thousands of protestors stormed both leaders’ official residences.

France 24

Sri Lanka PM confirms president will resign as palace occupation continues

Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he will resign, the prime minister’s office said on Monday, after tens of thousands of protesters stormed the official residences of both men.

Reuters

Sri Lanka to get new president next week amid political and economic meltdown

Sri Lanka's parliament will elect a new president on July 20, its speaker said on Monday, after protesters stormed the residences of the current president and prime minister, who have both offered to quit amid an economic meltdown.

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