NDTV2d
Ahead Of Lankan Polls, President Tells NDTV About China's Growing Presence
The south Asian and Indian Ocean region is going through a "difficult time", Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday in an exclusive interview to NDTV. Sri Lanka will hold ...
Deccan Herald4d
Will Ranil Wickremesinghe survive the September 21 Presidential elections?
Ranil was expecting the election to be a cakewalk as he hoped that the SLPP and Rajapaksas would back him like they did in 2022. However, the SLPP fielded Mahinda’s elder son, Namal, as its ...
NDTV2d
Sri Lanka Elections: A Look At The 5 Key Candidates And What They Stand For
The cash-strapped island nation is currently being led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is seeking a re-election to continue with bold reforms to help revive the economy. President Ranil ...
The Daily Mirror4d
“Ranil Wickremesinghe cannot see a future beyond himself” -Sajith Premadasa
Being the Leader of the Opposition, Premadasa has fought vehemently against the government run by his rival Rajapaksas and his former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe from whose United National Party ...
Reuters3d
Who are the five key candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
COLOMBO, Sept 19 (Reuters) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe is among the 38 candidates contesting Sri Lanka's presidential election on Saturday, a poll that is key to deciding the future of ...
The Independent3d
Can Ranil Wickremesinghe survive Sri Lanka’s elections? Two years after crisis, economic struggles continue
Since then, under President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the South Asian island nation's economy has begun a fragile recovery. As the country gears up for a crucial presidential vote, key economic ...
Island5d
Ranil reveals plan to shift Sapugaskanda refinery to Trinco and install solar energy hub at Sampur
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that due to the government’s efforts over the past two years to rebuild the economy, Sri Lanka had gained the support of friendly nations including India ...
Khaleej Times4d
Sri Lanka's victor of circumstances seeks another term
Wickremesinghe portrays himself as a veteran leader able to restore the South Asian island's economy to a stable footing Sri Lanka's right-wing President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who seeks re ...
Dhaka Tribune2d
SL president on Bangladesh: Stability should be the priority, not Hasina’s fate
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged Bangladesh to focus on building public confidence, allowing its citizens to decide the nation’s future course. In an exclusive interview with the ...
Deccan Herald2d
Who are the five key candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is among the 28 candidates contesting Sri Lanka's presidential election on Saturday, a poll that is key to deciding the future of reforms in a nation battling its ...
The Express Tribune3d
Sri Lanka to hold its first election since economic crisis
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, 75, is seeking a fresh mandate after claiming credit for stabilising the economy and bringing an end to months of food, fuel and medicine shortages. He has also ...