In Sri Lanka's upcoming elections, President Anura seeks to strengthen his party's influence in Parliament. With a focus on expanding his parliamentary presence, he aims to push forward key reforms and enhance political stability. His strategy includes building broader support across the political spectrum.

Sri Lanka Elections: President Anura Seeks To Expand Parliamentary Presence

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Niroshana shot dead at his residence

WION's Principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Sri Lankan President addressed numerous topics including ties between India and Sri Lanka and also Regional security concerns amongst others. Watch to know more!

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaks to WION on India-Sri Lanka ties & more

This year, Sri Lanka is expected to complete its reform, which began in 2022 when the country's greatest economic crisis in decades sparked widespread demonstrations and ultimately led to the removal of the government.

Sri Lanka's $10 BN pension fund boosts IMF bailout prospects

Exclusive: Sri Lanka FM emphasises strong connectivity, economic recovery; protocol put on maritime activity 

Sri Lankan government has decided to allow China's Sinopec to sell fuel in the domestic market. Colombo has signed a trade agreement permitting the Chinese petrochemical giant to self-fuel domestically. The deal brings to an end a two-decade long duopoly enjoyed by the state-run ceylon petroleum and the Indian Oil Corporation president of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe was present at the signing of the agreement he termed it a crucial step to ensure a steady and uninterrupted fuel supply for the nation.

China's Sinopec signs agreements to enter fuel market in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has secured a $3billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it faces its worst economic crisis since independence. The deal has been nearly a year in the making and a lifeline for the country that has billions of dollars in loans.

Sri Lankan president vows to get economy back on track

IMF approves $3 billion bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka

A series of one protest have now erupted in the island and this has bought the commercial capital Colombo to a standstill. Thousands of protestors were demanding step back from massive increase of taxes and electricity tariffs.

Sri Lankans protests tax hike

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began a fresh austerity drive as the country aims to reduce its expenses and secure the IMF bailout. Now Colombo has temporarily frozen all government recruitments as new taxes and high electricity prices kicked in this week.

Sri Lanka works towards securing IMF bailout, freezes recruitment in fresh austerity drive

Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was ousted from power following months of protest has reportedly left for the United States with family, according to a report. This is Rajapaksa's first foreign trip since returning to Sri Lanka more than 3 months ago. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka's ousted ex-president Rajapaksa, family leaves for U.S.: Reports

Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was ousted from power following months of protest has reportedly left for the United States with family, according to a report. This is Rajapaksa's first foreign trip since returning to Sri Lanka more than 3 months ago.

Sri Lanka's former President leaves for U.S. with family, says report

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will present his first budget in Parliament later today as the country reels under its worst financial crisis since its independence.

Sri Lanka's reform-oriented 2023 budget to be presented today

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to present 2023 budget today

Ex-Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa likely to return to the country in first week of September

'Standing in queue for past 2 days': Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne struggles for fuel in country

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence set on fire, nationwide curfew imposed

Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as pressure mounts up

The inevitable has happened, and the Sri Lankan government has declared bankruptcy. It makes one wonder if other nations might have undergone bankruptcy in the past?

Did you know this country was once bankrupt?

Two major Sri Lankan newspapers suspend print editions as economic crisis surges

Sri Lanka to opt for an international monetary fund bailout or not, that is a big question in Sri Lanka right now. Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers is now trying to meet further to explore the IMF option as a country reels under a massive financial crisis.

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1% in November

The fertilizer row in Sri Lanka continues to escalate, in the latest development, the agricultural minister has said disciplinary action will be taken against the registrar of pesticides.

Sri Lanka: Agricultural minister, Resgistrar of pesticides spar over ban

The vote on the draft resolution titled ‘Promotion of Reconciliation Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka’ was to be taken on Monday but officials in Geneva

Sri Lanka to face key UN Rights Body resolution today

The ban was lifted on Friday after months of protests mainly by Muslim groups and international pressure.

Sri Lanka finally lifts ban on burial of COVID victims

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has tabled a resolution expressing concerns about the forced cremation policy for coronavirus victims in Sri Lanka.

UNHRC calls for probe into Sri Lanka's conflict

Will India support Sri Lanka at UNHRC?

Sri Lanka reopens to tourists after 10 months

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership and discuss issues of mutual and bilateral interests,

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaches Sri Lanka to meet President & PM

Sri Lanka records highest elephant deaths in world

Sri Lanka cremates Muslim COVID-19 victims against religious wishes

Sri Lanka digs moat around landfill to keep out hungry elephants

Sri Lanka to use drones to monitor areas isolated due to COVID-19

Sri Lanka rescues 120 whales after mass stranding

The first 20 containers of medical waste, which included body parts from mortuaries, were loaded on the MV Texas Triumph on Friday

Why Sri Lanka is sending back illegal waste to the UK? Explainer

Sri Lanka has started shipping 242 containers of hazardous waste back to Britain after a two year court battle by an environment watchdog.

Sri Lanka returns illegal waste to UK, first 20 containers loaded

Prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was not keen to meet US State Secretary Mike Pompeo, minister Wimal Weerawansa has said

WION Dispatch: Mahinda Rajapaksa was not keen to meet US State Secretary Pompeo

Even before Pompeo arrived in Sri Lanka, China had fired back at the US message, accusing Washington of bullying smaller nations.

Mike Pompeo: Sri Lanka must make difficult but necessary choices

The Rajapaksa Government has opposed the delisting of LTTE as a terror group in the UK. Sri Lanka has appealed against a judgment, calling for the LTTE to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation again. Are the Rajapaksas trying to keep an old enemy alive? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka wants UK to list LTTE as a terrorist organisation

UK tribunal removes LTTE from terror list, Sri Lanka protests

Lankan Opposition members who voted in favour of 20A to face party wrath

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa succeeded in a bid to restore sweeping executive powers to his office after his government won a super majority vote to amend the constitution. watch report.

Rajapaksa gets sweeping powers: Rajapaksa can now appoint the judges

Certain clauses in the proposed 20th Amendment need a public referendum: Sri Lanka Supreme Court

Sri Lanka: Supreme Court says constitutional amendment need referendum

Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa draws country closer to China after summit

High-level Chinese delegation to visit Colombo as Lanka struggles to boost foreign reserves

Sri Lanka repays billion US dollar sovereign bond

Fire-hit supertanker's owner agrees to pay USD 1.8 million to Sri Lanka in damages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa, covering the entire expanse of bilateral ties and with a focus on further expanding cooperation in key areas.

PM Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka apex court set to hear petitions against 20A

Sri Lanka scraps $1.5 billion Japan-funded light rail system

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