Opinion
Sri Lanka's new leaders of 'change' face daunting challenges ahead
The new President has held detailed discussions with the Central Bank governor and his team, opting not to reshuffle them. After all, the government will need to negotiate more favourable terms with the IMF on the bailout package arranged by the outgoing administration.
Harini Amarasuriya: 7 things to know about Sri Lanka’s first female PM in 25 years
Days after getting a new President, Sri Lanka on Tuesday got Harini Amarasuriya as its new Prime Minister who became the first woman leader to hold the post since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000
Harini Amarasuriya makes history as Sri Lanka's first woman Prime Minister in 24 years
A rights activist and university lecturer, Amarasuriya is the first woman Prime Minister of Sri Lanka since the late Sirimavo Bandaranaike took up office in 1994 and the third female Prime Minister in the country's history.
Sri Lanka's new president calls a parliamentary election for November to consolidate his mandate
Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday sworn in an opposition lawmaker as his prime minister, making her the country’s first woman to head the government in 24 years. Harini Amarasuriya,
Harini Amarasuriya takes oath as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister
Harini Amarasuriya has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister, making her the first woman to hold the post since 2000. She takes over from Dinesh Gunawardena and will also handle multiple ministerial portfolios.
Former academic named Sri Lanka's third female prime minister
Sri Lanka's new president has chosen his prime minister - selecting a woman for the third time in the country's history. Anura Kumara Dissanayake named former university lecturer-turned-MP Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Tuesday - also giving her ministerial responsibility for justice,
Harini Amarasuriya: Sri Lanka's Third Female PM and Her Indian Connections
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Meet Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's New Prime Minister With India Connection
Academic-turned-politician Harini Amarasuriya who has old connections with India was appointed as Sri Lanka’s 16th Prime Minister on Tuesday in a historic milestone for the island nation. She became the first woman to assume the role since 2000 and only the third woman to hold such a position in Sri Lankan history.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a distinguished academic, rights activist, and university lecturer has been sworn in as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Tuesday (Sep 24).
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A man of the people departs
Monday 30th September, 2024 Death of anyone diminishes us, we say with apologies to the verse virtuoso, John Donne, but the demise of good people diminishes us even more. It was with shock and sorrow ...
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The prelate and the premier: Why Buddharakkitha Thera got S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike murdered
Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as his Prime Minister. The ...
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The Prelate and the Premier: Why Mapitigama Buddharakkitha Thera got SWRD Bandaranaike Assaassinated.
As is well known Sirimavo and Chandrika were the wife and daughter of formr Prime Minister Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike (SWRDB) respectively. Prime Minister Bandaranaike was killed in 1959.
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The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka
On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi ...
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but in Saturday’s presidential election, not even one will be on the ...
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In celebration of China’s 75th National Day: Towards greater progress of China-Sri Lanka friendship
Sri Lanka and China have shared a deep and enduring bond for decades, a relationship built on mutual respect, shared values, ...
Sri Lanka's presidential election: Where are the women?
Not one of the 38 contenders in Sri Lanka's presidential election this month is a woman, a stark contrast in the Indian Ocean ...