Sri Lanka's new leader appoints the first female prime minister in 24 years
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday sworn in an opposition lawmaker as his prime minister, making her the country’s first woman to head the government in 24 years.
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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.
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.
Former academic named Sri Lanka's third female prime minister
Sri Lanka's new president has chosen his prime minister - selecting a woman for the third time in the country's history. Anura Kumara Dissanayake named former university lecturer-turned-MP Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Tuesday - also giving her ministerial responsibility for justice,
Harini Amarasuriya: Sri Lanka's Third Female PM and Her Indian Connections
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Meet Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka's New Prime Minister With India Connection
Academic-turned-politician Harini Amarasuriya who has old connections with India was appointed as Sri Lanka’s 16th Prime Minister on Tuesday in a historic milestone for the island nation. She became the first woman to assume the role since 2000 and only the third woman to hold such a position in Sri Lankan history.
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.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya sworn in as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a distinguished academic, rights activist, and university lecturer has been sworn in as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Tuesday (Sep 24).
Who Is Harini Amarasuriya, DU Graduate Becomes Third Woman Prime Minister Of Sri Lanka | All You Need To Know
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the new president of Sri Lanka on Tuesday, appointed Harini Amarasuriya, a college professor and first-time lawmaker, as the new prime minister of the island nation, making her the third woman to hold this role.
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Sri Lanka's new president calls a parliamentary election for November to consolidate his mandate
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Sri Lanka’s new leader appoints first female prime minister for 24 years
Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday swore in an opposition politician as his prime minister, making ...