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The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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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:

Dynamite News

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

ABC News

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.

Reuters

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 Guardian - UK

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

It was an exceptional innings: Yousuf on Babar Azam's ton

KARACHI: Pakistan batting coach Muhammad Yousuf has hailed skipper Babar Azam for his "exceptional" innings against Sri Lanka, terming it as one of the best innings that he has ever seen in the longest format of the game.

The Times of India

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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The Times of India

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

NEW DEHLI: The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation, SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday, adding that the tournament could be played in the UAE.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the upheaval in Sri Lanka

The country faces a long road to recovery, but there are hopeful signs that its democracy will survive the predatory rule of the Rajapaksas

ABC News

Sri Lanka's protests started with plan hatched in a tent. Within months, thousands would storm the president's luxury residence

Inside a tent across the road from Colombo's famous seaside park, plans were hatched to occupy the luxury residence of the president and the prime minister's office. After months of demonstrations, these protesters have hope for the future.

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka’s political crisis continues as Ranil Wickremesinghe bids to be president

Protesters angry prime minister who they say propped up Rajapaksa dynasty in running to lead country

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Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1100: Ahmed Patel’s ‘conspiracy’, Lucknow mall protest

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from New Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

'Stronger' Dinesh Chandimal says family, friends got him through tough times

GALLE: Former Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal on Saturday credited support from friends and family in helping him get back among the runs after being in and out of the national side.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka kicks off process to choose new president

Parliament meets to begin choosing a new leader after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled and resigned following protests.

The Hindu

SL vs Pak, Test 1, Day 1 | Sri Lanka top order collapses after batting first against Pakistan

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat in the first cricket Test against Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium

Los Angeles Times

Watching Sri Lanka’s democracy teeter amid popular uprisings

WEKU

Sri Lanka begins to choose a leader to replace the ex-president

Sri Lankan lawmakers met Saturday to begin choosing a new leader to serve the rest of the term abandoned by the president who fled and resigned after mass protests over the country's economic crisis.

The Hindu

India assures Sri Lanka continued support to democracy, stability and economic recovery

The assurance was given to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena by India's High Commissioner Gopal Baglay when he called on the Sri Lankan leader.

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