Ranil Wickremesinghe.
9th President of Sri Lanka from July 2022 to September 2024
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Wickremesinghe's administration proposed a lease to Amul, a plan that was opposed by the National Livestock Development Board.Some support1 report
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Wickremesinghe's licenses were discussed in Parliament, alongside protests occurring at Tellippalai junction in the Northern Province.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court examined petitions against Ranil Wickremesinghe's bills while he declared High Security Zones in Colombo.Some support1 report
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Harsha de Silva made statements in Parliament regarding advice given to leaders Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Ranil Wickremesinghe.Some support1 report
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Dissanayake, Rajapaksa, and Wickremesinghe are leading institutional change efforts and stabilizing the economy via IMF talks.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Political figures in Sri Lanka discuss government oversight of financial matters and shared leadership during the Yahapalana government.Some support2 reports
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The government imposed an 18% VAT on educational materials.Some support1 report
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The government involving the three key figures demonstrated greater portfolio stability and fewer ministerial changes.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Political opposition unity is being driven by survival in Sri Lanka, amidst ongoing governance failures due to unaccountable office.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a warning regarding threats to Sri Lanka's democratic foundations and sovereignty.Some support2 reports
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Ranil Wickremesinghe served as president of Sri Lanka in 1999.Some support2 reports
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A political crisis unfolds in Sri Lanka involving high-profile figures including Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sajith Premadasa, and Ranil Wickremesinghe.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
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Saliya Pieris criticized the NPP's constitutional amendment and commented on the arrest, noting an oligarchic network shielded occupants.Some support1 report
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Negombo prison riots prompted justice reforms, while Ranil Wickremesinghe was reported to have launched a drug operation in 2023.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was appointed as Senior Adviser to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.Some support3 reports
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The Criminal Investigation Department is concluding an investigation into allegations against a former president, which resulted in a loss of Rs. 16 million to the State.Some support1 report
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The IMF program for Sri Lanka shifted its focus from promoting growth to achieving stabilization.Some support1 report
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Ranil Wickremesinghe's opposition alliance is being scrutinized by the Human Rights Commission.Some support1 report
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Urging an early review of the monetary policy framework, key figures including Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Ranil Wickremesinghe have addressed the central bank regarding inflation targets.Some support1 report
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Political instability follows an electoral failure, leading to the split of the SJB from UNP and risking the loss of Christian votes.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A political feud between Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe fractured government machinery.Some support1 report
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Ranil Wickremesinghe warned of a financial breakdown in Sri Lanka.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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CID is exploring indictments against Ranil Wickremesinghe.Some support1 report
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Political declarations were made from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, noting that past presidential bids set precedents for current government actions.Some support2 reports
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Around Ranil Wickremesinghe this week
News at the entities that move Ranil Wickremesinghe most-
central bank TransactionalThe Argentine government moved the official reference rate for the peso currency.Moves Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Criminal Investigation Department StructuralCID conducted arrests in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on November 2, 2026.Moves Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Human Rights Commission OperationalThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka issued a report detailing incidents within the country's prison system.Moves Ranil Wickremesinghe
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CID OperationalCID has launched an investigation into a rice scam occurring in Telangana.Moves Ranil Wickremesinghe
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supreme court StructuralJudicial review of draft laws is required by the Supreme Court.Moves Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Sajith Premadasa OperationalA media briefing in Colombo detailed a proposed bill, amid reports that the SLPP used PTA against critics and Tamils.Moves Ranil Wickremesinghe
Connections
The 29 strongest of 40, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
United National Party Structural
Ranil Wickremesinghe holds a leadership position within the United National Party.
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Sri Lanka Operational
Ranil Wickremesinghe actively influences and comments on Sri Lanka's political and economic stability through warnings and policy involvement.
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central bank Transactional
The Central Bank engaged in high-stakes negotiations with Ranil Wickremesinghe concerning shared inflation targets.
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Akila Viraj Kariyawasam Structural
Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was formally appointed and served as Senior Advisor to Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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government Structural
Ranil Wickremesinghe held the presidency, defining his structural role within the government.
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Criminal Investigation Department Structural
The Criminal Investigation Department is formally investigating allegations against Ranil Wickremesinghe concerning his tenure as former president.
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Port City Colombo Structural
Ranil Wickremesinghe is the key political figure actively driving the development and advancement of the Colombo Port City project.
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Sajith Premadasa Operational
Both Sajith Premadasa and Ranil Wickremesinghe are leaders of opposition parties and actively coordinate political strategy.
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International Monetary Fund Operational
Ranil Wickremesinghe oversaw and was affected by the IMF's bailout program and subsequent policy shifts.
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Human Rights Commission Operational
The Human Rights Commission monitors and scrutinizes the political activities and leadership role of Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Maithripala Sirisena Operational
The relationship is characterized by periods of political rivalry and shared governmental leadership.
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Harsha de Silva Operational
The two individuals are engaged in active policy competition, specifically disputing narratives regarding national debt and economic advisory roles.
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CID Operational
CID is exploring indictments against Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa Operational
The relationship is defined by a shared operational context involving the alleged misuse of presidential funds and political accountability.
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National People's Power Operational
A and B are implicated as occupants within an oligarchic network that shields them from accountability.
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Chathuranga Abeysinghe Operational
The relationship is characterized by differing views regarding Sri Lanka's economic future.
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Navin Dissanayake Shared context
Both are high-profile political figures in Sri Lanka whose careers are affected by the national political crisis.
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Xi Jinping Operational
Xi Jinping and Ranil Wickremesinghe met to discuss cooperation.
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Malik Samarawickrama Operational
The evidence indicates that the two individuals were close political and business associates.
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Operational
SLPP provided political support to the government led by Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake Mentioned together
A's political trajectory is noted to follow the path of former presidents like B, and both are compared thematically.
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Dinesh Gunawardena Mentioned together
Dinesh Gunawardena and Ranil Wickremesinghe are noted to have been classmates.
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Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe Structural
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe served as Justice Minister under Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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parliament Operational
Parliament discussed Ranil Wickremesinghe's licenses.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court is exercising judicial review over bills proposed by Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Colombo Shared context
Ranil Wickremesinghe declared high security zones within the city of Colombo.
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Saliya Pieris Shared context
The relationship is inferred from shared political context in Sri Lanka, based on a single mention of A using a metaphor regarding an arrest.
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state Transactional
Ranil Wickremesinghe allegedly caused a financial loss of Rs. 16 million to the State.
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Lion Brewery Mentioned together
No evidence links the two entities.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Wickremesinghe's administration proposed a lease to Amul, a plan that was opposed by the National Livestock Development Board.
- Wickremesinghe's licenses were discussed in Parliament, alongside protests occurring at Tellippalai junction in the Northern Province.
- The Supreme Court examined petitions against Ranil Wickremesinghe's bills while he declared High Security Zones in Colombo.
- Harsha de Silva made statements in Parliament regarding advice given to leaders Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- The government imposed an 18% VAT on educational materials.
September 2026
4 events- Ranil Wickremesinghe has been identified as the leader of the United National Party.
- Dissanayake, Rajapaksa, and Wickremesinghe are leading institutional change efforts and stabilizing the economy via IMF talks.
- Political figures in Sri Lanka discuss government oversight of financial matters and shared leadership during the Yahapalana government.
- Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a warning regarding threats to Sri Lanka's democratic foundations and sovereignty.
August 2026
5 events- The government involving the three key figures demonstrated greater portfolio stability and fewer ministerial changes.
- Ranil Wickremesinghe served as president of Sri Lanka in 1999.
- Saliya Pieris criticized the NPP's constitutional amendment and commented on the arrest, noting an oligarchic network shielded occupants.
- Negombo prison riots prompted justice reforms, while Ranil Wickremesinghe was reported to have launched a drug operation in 2023.
- Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was appointed as Senior Adviser to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 events- Political opposition unity is being driven by survival in Sri Lanka, amidst ongoing governance failures due to unaccountable office.
- The Criminal Investigation Department is concluding an investigation into allegations against a former president, which resulted in a loss of Rs. 16 million to the State.
- The IMF program for Sri Lanka shifted its focus from promoting growth to achieving stabilization.
June 2026
8 events- A political crisis unfolds in Sri Lanka involving high-profile figures including Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sajith Premadasa, and Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- Ranil Wickremesinghe's opposition alliance is being scrutinized by the Human Rights Commission.
- Urging an early review of the monetary policy framework, key figures including Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Ranil Wickremesinghe have addressed the central bank regarding inflation targets.
- Political instability follows an electoral failure, leading to the split of the SJB from UNP and risking the loss of Christian votes.
- A political feud between Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe fractured government machinery.
- Ranil Wickremesinghe warned of a financial breakdown in Sri Lanka.
- CID is exploring indictments against Ranil Wickremesinghe.
- Political declarations were made from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, noting that past presidential bids set precedents for current government actions.