Maithripala Sirisena
Gotabaya Rajapaksa elected asnew Sri Lanka President
This also marks the return of the powerful Rajapaksa dynasty known for its pro-China tilt.
In 1st polls since Easter attacks, Sri Lankans up for tomorrow's showdown
Nearly 16 million people are eligible to vote for the president from among a record 35 candidates.
Advantage Gotabaya as Lanka votes tomorrow?
A surfeit of candidates may be seen as an indication of greater public enthusiasm for participation in the democratic process.
Anger in Lanka as President pardons death-row killer who shattered Swedish teen’s skull into 64
Sirisena, who is stepping down after Saturday's presidential election, announced last month he was considering to grant Jayamaha a pardon.
Sri Lanka Presidential front-runner will restore ties with China: Adviser
The following year, the Sirisena government allowed Chinese projects to resume after demanding changes in some.
Sri Lanka ends emergency four months after Easter attacks
President Maithripala Sirisena has been extending the emergency on 22nd of each month since April 21 attacks on 3 hotels and 3 churches.
Pak envoy apprises Sirisena for not speaking on Kashmir issue
However, four out of five permanent members in the United Nations did not support Pakistan contentions over India's decision.
Still not decided to contest Presidential polls: Sirisena
Sirisena made the statement while addressing the representatives of his party, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Daily Mirror reported.
Attackers of Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings were inspired by ISIS
NTJ leader Zahran Hashim made a video with fellow NTJ members pledging allegiance to ISIL leader Abu Bakr Al-Bagdadi.
Sri Lankan President claims drug gangs behind Easter bombings
The statement comes amid a nationwide narcotics crackdown, with President aiming to reintroduce capital punishment for drug offences.