Page 4 - Latest Updates on Ranil Wickremesinghe
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as the eighth president of Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn-in as Sri Lanka's president on Thursday and will face the tough task of leading the country out of its economic crisis and restoring order after months of mass protests
 "Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as the eighth president of Sri Lanka")
Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka as Ranil elected President by Parliament
Nation in a very difficult situation and there are big challenges ahead, says Wickremesinghe as protesters gather outside Presidential Secretariat
 "Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka as Ranil elected President by Parliament")
Voting to elect Sri Lanka's new president in three-cornered contest begins
Sri Lankan Parliament began voting to elect the successor to Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a three-way presidential contest, following a high-voltage political drama
 "Voting to elect Sri Lanka's new president in three-cornered contest begins")
Wickremesinghe suggests 'all-party govt' to recover from economic crisis
Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the political parties to put aside their differences and form an all-party government which would allow Sri Lanka to recover from the economic crisis
 "Wickremesinghe suggests 'all-party govt' to recover from economic crisis")
LIVE: Cryptocurrency poses risk to Indian economy, says Sitharaman in LS
From presidential elections to coronavirus cases, the Monsoon session of the Parliament and the emergency in Sri Lanka, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
 "LIVE: Cryptocurrency poses risk to Indian economy, says Sitharaman in LS")
Ranil Wickremesinghe declares emergency in Sri Lanka ahead of election
Sri Lanka's acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday declared a state of emergency in the country with immediate effect, ahead of the July 20 election
 "Ranil Wickremesinghe declares emergency in Sri Lanka ahead of election")
Wickremesinghe, Premadasa among four to contest for Lanka presidential poll
Nominations for the election of the new president will be heard on Tuesday and if there is more than one candidate, the lawmakers will vote on Wednesday.
News LIVE: AAP to support joint oppn candidate Yashwant Sinha in Prez Poll
Live news updates: The Presidential poll is scheduled to be held on July 18 as the tenure of President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24
 "News LIVE: AAP to support joint oppn candidate Yashwant Sinha in Prez Poll")
Sri Lanka's ruling party to nominate interim President for presidency
Sri Lanka's ruling party has said they would nominate interim President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the presidency when the Parliament elects a new President on July 20
Sri Lanka SC bars overseas travel of Rajapaksa brothers till July 28
Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's acting president after parliament accepted the resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa who fled the country
Sri Lanka crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as acting president
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled to the Maldives on Wednesday and then landed in Singapore on Thursday, has formally resigned, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena confirmed early on Friday
Lankan parties to reach consensus, propose PM's name to Speaker on Friday
Sri Lankan political parties after holding a discussion will reach a consensus and propose a name for the position of Prime Minister to the Speaker of the Parliament, local media reported.
 "Lankan parties to reach consensus, propose PM's name to Speaker on Friday")
Sri Lanka: Wickremesinghe declares nationwide curfew until Thursday morning
Protests against the economic crisis have simmered for months and came to a head last weekend when hundreds of thousands of people took over government buildings in Colombo, blaming the Rajapaksas
SL's Acting President asks Speaker to nominate PM who is acceptable to all
In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said that Prime Minister Wickremesinghe held a meeting with the Members of the Cabinet at his office on Monday.
Lankan military calls for political resolution to maintain law and order
In a statement, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva made "a special appeal" to people, especially the youth, to support the three forces and the police to maintain law and order in country
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Fascists trying to take over govt: Acting Lanka President Wickremesinghe
In his first televised address since being appointed to the post Wickremesinghe said he had ordered military commanders and the police chief to do what is necessary to restore order.
Sri Lanka: State-owned TV goes off air as protesters storm building
The Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) said that its engineers have suspended their live and recorded telecasts as the corporation premises are being surrounded by protesters.
Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed as acting President: Speaker
Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced that President Rajapaksa has appointed Prime Minister Wickremesinghe to act to perform his functions while he is abroad
Sri Lanka Prez Rajapaksa tries to flee but airport staff block his exit
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is due to resign from his post on Wednesday, was stopped from fleeing the crisis-hit nation as airport immigration staff blocked his exit
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Sri Lankan Parliament to elect new President next week, says Speaker
The Sri Lankan Parliament will elect the new president to succeed Gotabaya Rajapaksa on July 20, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced on Monday.
 "Sri Lankan Parliament to elect new President next week, says Speaker")
