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Sri Lanka presidency a close contest after frontrunner pulls out

Ranil Wickremesinghe will face the opposition-backed Dullas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Wednesday vote.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka opposition leader quits presidential run in bid to stymie Wickremesinghe

Sajith Premadasa pulls out of race, pledging support for splinter faction of ruling party that could upset PM’s bid to become president

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka's Parliament readies to accept names for president

Sri Lanka’s Parliament is preparing to accept nominations for a successor to its ousted president as the country endures political turmoil that threatens to worsen instability in the bankrupt nation

The Independent UK

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Sri Lanka opposition leader Premadasa withdraws from race for president

Sri Lanka opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdrew on Tuesday from the race to become president of the island nation, in order to support a rival candidate.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe to face low-key lawmaker in tight race for president

Sri Lanka's main opposition leader withdrew from the presidential race on Tuesday and promised support to a low-profile politician from the ruling party who will take on acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tight contest.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's political turmoil sows worries for recovery

Bankruptcy has forced Sri Lanka's government to a near standstill

The Independent UK

A revolt that could turn into a revolution

Without a new social contract, there could be unrestrained conflict with the working people in Sri Lanka

The Hindu

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Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka – how political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa formally resigned on July 15, 2022, having earlier fled the country amid widespread protests in the Southern Asian nation.

The Conversation

Chandimal helps Sri Lanka take command against Pakistan

Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten 86 has put Sri Lanka in a commanding position in the first test against Pakistan

The Hindu

Asia Cup ‘likely’ to be shifted to UAE: SLC secretary Mohan de Silva

Asia Cup is “likely” to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation

The Hindu

Ranil Wickremesinghe: wily fox who is Sri Lanka’s new president

Profile: Six-time PM may be unacceptable to many of the same protesters who forced out predecessor

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe says Rajapaksa government covered up facts - CNN

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told broadcaster CNN that Gotabaya Rajapaksa's government was "covering up facts", while adding that he aimed to stabilize the island nation's devastated economy by the end of 2023.

Reuters

Daily Dose Ep 1101: Monsoon session, GST rates and Zubair's plea

Anwiti Singh brings you the news from Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Sri Lanka.

Newslaundry

‘Supreme power of people’: Sri Lanka marks 100 days of protests

As protest movement over island’s worst-ever economic crisis reaches a milestone, people say struggle is not yet over.

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Sri Lanka acting president declares emergency amid protests

Sri Lanka’s acting president has declared a state of emergency giving him broad authority amid growing protests demanding his resignation two days before the country’s lawmakers are set to elect a new president

Dynamite News

International: Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a State of Emergency across the island nation from Monday. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka: acting president declares state of emergency ahead of MPs’ vote

Declaration called ‘expedient’ as Ranil Wickremesinghe tries to curb unrest over ongoing political and economic crises

Al Jazeera

Emergency in Sri Lanka ahead of parliament vote for new president

Ranil Wickremesinghe cites need to uphold public order and security amid widespread social unrest over economic crisis.

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Morning Digest | Presidential election today; Centre to convene all-party meeting on situation in Sri Lanka on DMK, AIADMK’s request, and more

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Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency in Sri Lanka amid ongoing political turmoil

Long lines continue outside petrol stations in Colombo, with frequent arguments breaking out amongst those waiting up to several days in the serpentine queues.

Reuters

Sri Lanka says IMF talks near end after declaring state of emergency

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Monday that the country had almost concluded negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a day after he declared a state of emergency in the island nation.

The Guardian - UK

Britain should lead international aid effort for Sri Lanka

Letter: Britain must do more to help a fellow Commonwealth country in desperate need, says Peter Heap

The Hindu

After request from DMK and AIADMK, Centre convenes all-party meeting on Sri Lanka

The DMK and AIADMK have urged the Centre to intervene in the crisis to help the neighbour.

The Hindu

SL vs Pak, Test 1, Day 2 | Babar ton keeps Pakistan’s hopes alive

Captain Babar Azam put a record partnership for the last wicket with Naseem Shah to dig Pakistan out of trouble.

The Hindu

32 Bills listed for monsoon session

While Centre says it’s ready to discuss all issues, Opposition says short session may not be enough

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