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  Sri Lanka: Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as new President, says 'I pledge to...'

  World | September 23, 2024 16:15 IST

  Sri Lanka's leftist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office as president on Monday, promising change in the island nation long led by powerful political families which is emerging from its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades.

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  K P Sharma Oli sworn in as Nepal Prime Minister

  World | May 14, 2021 14:53 IST

  K P Sharma Oli was sworn in as Nepal’s Prime Minister for the third time on Friday, days after he lost a vote of confidence in Parliament.

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  Kamla Beniwal sworn-in as new Mizoram Governor

  India | July 09, 2014 20:32 IST

  Aizawl: Dr Kamla Beniwal was today sworn-in as the 12th Governor of Mizoram, hours after her predecessor Vakkom B. Purushothaman left the state.  On behalf of Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Abhya Manohar Sapre, Justice