The Left Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka
On September 22, 2024, the Sri Lankan election authority announced that Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National
New president appoints Sri Lanka’s first female prime minister in 24 years
Ms Amarasuriya, 54, is the first woman in more than two decades and the only third woman in the history of independent Sri Lanka to take charge as the prime minister. She is a sociology lecturer and known for her activism on gender and minority rights.
Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister
COLOMBO: Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the first woman leader since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in the year 2000 to hold the post. The 54-year-old National People's Power (NPP) leader was sworn in by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,
Delhi's Hindu College expresses pride in its alumna Harini Amarasuriya becoming Sri Lanka's PM
The Hindu College in Delhi has expressed its immense pride in its alumna, Harini Amarasuriya, becoming the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
Harini Amarasuriya: From Delhi University Alumna to Sri Lanka's Prime Minister
Harini Amarasuriya, an alumna of Delhi University's Hindu College, became Sri Lanka's new prime minister. The 54-year-old academic-turned-politician is the first woman in the role since 2000. Her appointment is celebrated by her alma mater and is expected to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties.
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Amarasuriya as PM, takes finance job
Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named college professor and first-time lawmaker Harini Amarasuriya as the new prime minister of the Indian Ocean island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post.
Sri Lankan President appoints Harini Amarasuriya as PM, third woman to hold post
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Harini Amarasuriya as Sri Lanka 16th Prime Minister, NewsWire reported.
Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka`s PM
Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on Tuesday, becoming the first woman leader since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000 to hold the post, PTI reported. According to PTI,
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Harini Amarasuriya as PM
Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named Harini Amarasuriya, a college professor and first-time lawmaker, as the new prime minister of the Indian Ocean island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post.
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The prelate and the premier: Why Buddharakkitha Thera got S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike murdered
Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as his Prime Minister. The ...
Sri Lanka's new president calls parliamentary election to consolidate his mandate
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday sworn in an opposition lawmaker as ...
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Harini Amarasuriya: An Academician Rises to Sri Lanka’s Premiership
Her academic background could bring a depth of analysis to policymaking, while her activist roots keep her connected to ...
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Sri Lanka Appoints First Female Prime Minister In Over Two Decades
Sri Lanka’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s new prime ...
Sri Lanka's new president calls a parliamentary election for November to consolidate his mandate
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved Parliament late Tuesday and called for a parliamentary election ...
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Sri Lanka’s new leader appoints the first female prime minister in 24 years
Harini Amarasuriya, 54, a university lecturer and activist, comes from a similar background as the new president and both are ...