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Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. It shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the southwest and India in the northwest.

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From Power to Opposition: Namal Rajapaksa on SLPP's Future, AKD's Rise, and Indo-Sri Lanka Relations In this exclusive interview, Namal Rajapaksa, a prominent member of the Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP), discusses the party's recent downfall and the rise of Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) as the new.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:33Published 2 days ago

Sri Lanka's Leftist Coalition Wins 2024 Snap Election: Dissanayake Secures Parliamentary Majority In a stunning political shift, Sri Lanka's leftist ruling coalition, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has secured a landslide victory in the 2024 snap parliamentary elections. With partial.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 6 days ago

Sri Lanka swears in left-wing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as president Over a year since protests rocked the South Asia country of Sri Lanka, the nation has voted in a new leader in an effort to recover from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on September 23, 2024

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Left-leaning candidate elected president of Sri Lanka Left-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has won the presidential election in Sri Lanka. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2024
'We hope for a change' - Sri Lankans vote in pivotal election "We have to save our country," 22-year-old Dhruva tells Sky News, as he breaks into slogans with dozens of others supporting presidential candidate Anura Dissanayake. Sky News - Published on September 20, 2024
'Don't make Coldplay comparison - England should aim for winning mentality' England's defeat against Sri Lanka was careless rather than a crisis, but it proves they need to find a ruthlessness, says Stephan Shemilt. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024

'They've hammered them!' Sri Lanka thrash England in final Test Watch highlights from day four of the third Test as Pathum Nissanka makes an unbeaten 127 to guide Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over England at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
Centurion Nissanka condemns England to dismal defeat England go down to their worst defeat under Brendon McCullum as Pathum Nissanka’s magnificent century guides Sri Lanka to a famous win at The Kia Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
Best shots of Nissanka's match-winning century Watch the best shots from Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka's match-winning century against England during the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
Bashir takes 'stunning' catch as England pick up early wicket England's Shoaib Bashir takes a "stunning" catch to dismiss Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis early on day four of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024

'One hell of a Test to win' but England 'believe' England have the “belief” they can beat Sri Lanka, but Paul Collingwood admits it will be “one hell of a Test match to win” from the position the hosts are in. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Smith thrills but Sri Lanka favourites to win Test Jamie Smith’s pulsating 67 breathes life into England but cannot stop Sri Lanka moving into pole position to win the final Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Sri Lanka on top after 16 wickets fall on day three Watch highlights as an England batting collapse leaves Sri Lanka favourites for victory, with 16 wickets falling on day three of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024	Best shots of Smith's 'terrific' 67 Watch the best shots from England's Jamie Smith as he makes a crucial 67 against Sri Lanka on day three of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
Kumara removes captain Pope just before lunch Watch as England captain Ollie Pope plays on to his stumps from a delivery by Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara for seven just before lunch on day three of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024	'Don't take the mickey' - Vaughan warns England Former captain Michael Vaughan warns England not to "take the mickey out of the game" after a sloppy second day allows Sri Lanka back into the third Test. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
Sri Lanka fightback on day two against England Sri Lanka end day two 211-5 having bowled England out for 325, before bad light once again brings an early end to the days play on day two of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024	England give Sri Lanka route into final Test England give Sri Lanka a way back into the final Test on a curious second day at The Kia Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
'What a moment!' Hull claims maiden Test wicket Watch the moment England's Josh Hull picks up his first Test wicket as he gets Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka for 64 on day two of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024	'Terrific fielding' - Stone runs out Karunaratne Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne is run out for nine after "terrific fielding" from England's Olly Stone on day two of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024