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The speaker also questioned Sirisenas decision to withdraw the security of Wickremesinghe. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka Parliament speaker recognises Ranil Wickremesinghe as PM

It came as a major relief to the embattled UNP leader, who was sacked last week by President Maithripala Sirisena.

28 Oct 2018 3:56 PM IST

The alleged plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India, after a report that Sirisena had accused Indias intelligence services of involvement - a claim New Delhi and Colombo have both denied. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka Supreme Court overturns sacking of Parliament by Prez...

The decision was the latest dramatic twist in the crisis that has gripped Sri Lanka since Sirisena sacked PM...

13 Nov 2018 6:33 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

Tamil prisoners may be released to tilt scales in favour of Lanka PM...

Tamils say some of the prisoners have been held over a long time under an anti-terrorism law without even being formally...

4 Nov 2018 1:00 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left, and former Defense Secretary and his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa wave to supporters. (AP)

All in the family: Sri Lanka's political Rajapaksa dynasty

The powerful clan has held sway over the island nation's politics for decades, as well as having a major influence in...

7 Aug 2020 2:27 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa (left) and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. (AFP)

Sri Lanka's proposed replacement of 19th Amendment faces resistance...

PM Rajapaksa will be the hardest-hit by the amendment, while his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa will gain full legal...

13 Sept 2020 1:08 PM IST

The alleged plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India, after a report that Sirisena had accused Indias intelligence services of involvement - a claim New Delhi and Colombo have both denied. (Photo: File)

Sri Lankan President Sirisena yet to bury hatchet with PM...

Addressing members of his United National Front, Sirisena reiterated he does not like Wickremesinghe, despite having to...

17 Dec 2018 6:59 PM IST