Harini Amarasuriya: 7 things to know about Sri Lanka’s first female PM in 25 years
Days after getting a new President, Sri Lanka on Tuesday got Harini Amarasuriya as its new Prime Minister who became the first woman leader to hold the post since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000
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 grassroots concerns.
Harini Amarasuriya makes history as Sri Lanka's first woman Prime Minister in 24 years
A rights activist and university lecturer, Amarasuriya is the first woman Prime Minister of Sri Lanka since the late Sirimavo Bandaranaike took up office in 1994 and the third female Prime Minister in the country's history.
Amarasuriya sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new PM
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 p
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake picks Amarasuriya as PM, takes finance job
She is the third woman prime minister of Sri Lanka, following the world's first woman prime minister, Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 1960, and her daughter Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in 1994.
Harini Amarasuriya takes oath as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister
Harini Amarasuriya has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister, making her the first woman to hold the post since 2000. She takes over from Dinesh Gunawardena and will also handle multiple ministerial portfolios.
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.
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,
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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 ...
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Jaffna University marks 50 years of resilience, excellence!
The University of Jaffna, located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, has a rich and complex history deeply intertwined ...
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Delhi roots, Colombo heights: New Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya's fascinating link to India
Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as Sri Lanka's 16th Prime Minister, making her the first woman in this role since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000. An academic-turned-politician, she studied ...
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In celebration of China’s 75th National Day: Towards greater progress of China-Sri Lanka friendship
Sri Lanka and China have shared a deep and enduring bond for decades, a relationship built on mutual respect, shared values, ...
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Amarasuriya new Sri Lanka PM
Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the first woman leader since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000 to hold the post. The 54-year-old National People ...