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Mahinda Rajapaksa

100-Crore-Vaccinations: India Wins Global Accolades From WHO, World Leaders

India’s historic 100-crore Covid-19 vaccination landmark has won global appreciation with wishes pouring in from WHO and neighbouring countries.

21 October 2021

Pak, India Can Resolve Kashmir Issue Through Dialogue Only: Imran Khan In Sri Lanka

India had said, earlier this month, that it desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan in an environment free of terror, hostility, and violence.

24 February 2021

India-Sri Lanka: Repairing Frayed Ties That Bind

The first Modi-Rajapaksa virtual summit on September 26 is likely to build on common concerns like security, economy and tourism while accepting that China will continue to play a role in the island state.

25 September 2020

How India-Lanka Ties Transformed Despite China’s Looming Economic Presence In The Island Nation

India-Sri Lanka ties have come a long way since the time when Colombo played the China Card.

04 October 2021

Rajapaksa Extends A Hand Of Friendship Towards India

Rajapaksa’s office released a voice recording of the remarks he made during the summit with Prime Minister Modi.

27 September 2020

For Sri Lanka, India Is 'Relation', But China And Pakistan Continue To Be Friends

India’s security concerns would not stand in the way of Sri Lanka’s economic and commercial relations with China and Pakistan.

15 September 2020

PM Modi Amongst Country Heads To Attend 50 Years Of Bangladesh Independence

Prime Minister Modi and four heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives will be among the distinguished foreign guests to join the celebrations.

13 March 2021

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India Needs To Cultivate Ties With Rajapaksa Brothers To Puncture Chinese Influence In Sri Lanka

The Rajapaksa government will naturally do a tightrope walk between the India and China and take advantage of the situation.

07 August 2020

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07 August 2020
Mahinda Rajapaksa's SLPP Registers Landslide Victory In Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Polls

Mahinda Rajapaksa's SLPP Registers Landslide Victory In Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Polls

The official results declared showed that the Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) alone had won 145 seats and with its allies it had 150 seats, a two thirds...


04 August 2020
Rajapaksa's Party Slated to Win Sri Lankan Polls, But Will Voters Give Them A Super Majority?

Rajapaksa's Party Slated to Win Sri Lankan Polls, But Will Voters Give Them A Super Majority?

A two-thirds majority for Rajapaksa brothers’ party could allow them to amend the Constitution and restore presidential powers that were diluted in 2015.


08 February 2020
PM Modi Meets Mahinda Rajapaksa; Sri Lankan Tamils, Anti-Terrorism Among Bilateral Issues Discussed

PM Modi Meets Mahinda Rajapaksa; Sri Lankan Tamils, Anti-Terrorism Among Bilateral Issues Discussed

PM Modi said the two countries have decided to deepen cooperation to combat terrorism.


31 January 2020
Indo-Sri Lanka Ties: Mahinda Rajapaksa's February Visit May Try To Find Common Cause Against Radical Islam

Indo-Sri Lanka Ties: Mahinda Rajapaksa's February Visit May Try To Find Common Cause Against Radical Islam

Due to arrive in India early next month, Rajapaksa has decided to visit a number of Hindu and Buddhist religious places.


21 November 2019
Sri Lanka's Newly Elected President Gotabhaya's Corruption Charges Dropped, Travel Ban Lifted

Sri Lanka's Newly Elected President Gotabhaya's Corruption Charges Dropped, Travel Ban Lifted

President Rajapaksa will embark on his first foreign tour with a visit to India on November 29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.


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19 November 2019
Will Rajapaksa's Win In Sri Lanka Heat Up Tamil Nadu Politics Again?

Will Rajapaksa's Win In Sri Lanka Heat Up Tamil Nadu Politics Again?

Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s win as Sri Lankan President will not be relished by Tamil Nadu politicians


15 December 2018
Mahinda Rajapaksa Resigns As Sri Lanka's Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa Resigns As Sri Lanka's Prime Minister

The latest decision of Rajapaksa to back down came as the Supreme Court ruled that he and his purported cabinet should not exercise the powers of the office...


03 December 2018
Sri Lanka Court Puts Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Action On Hold

Sri Lanka Court Puts Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Action On Hold

Sri Lanka has been embroiled in a political crisis since October 26 when President Maithripala Sirisena sacked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced...


14 November 2018
Sri Lankan Parliament Passes No Confidence Vote Against PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan Parliament Passes No Confidence Vote Against PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

The parliament has approved a no-trust vote against Prime Minister Rajapaksa, speaker of parliament Karu Jayasuriya announced in the House.


13 November 2018
Sri Lanka Supreme Court Overturns Dissolution Of Parliament By President Sirisena

Sri Lanka Supreme Court Overturns Dissolution Of Parliament By President Sirisena

All petitions filed against Sirisena's decision will be heard on December 4, 5 and 6, the apex court ruled.


11 November 2018
Lanka PM Rajapaksa Ends 50-Year Association With Sirisena's Party, Joins Newly-Formed SLPP

Lanka PM Rajapaksa Ends 50-Year Association With Sirisena's Party, Joins Newly-Formed SLPP

Sri Lanka PM Rajapaksa ended his five-decade-long association with the SLFP and joined the newly-formed Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP).


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10 November 2018
Sri Lanka President Dissolves Parliament, General Elections On Jan 5

Sri Lanka President Dissolves Parliament, General Elections On Jan 5

The nominations will be filed from November 19, 2018 to November 26, 2018. The new Parliament will hold the first meeting on January 17, 2019.


04 November 2018
Demand To Release Tamil Prisoners May Be Fulfilled Soon: Lanka PM Rajapaksa's Son

Demand To Release Tamil Prisoners May Be Fulfilled Soon: Lanka PM Rajapaksa's Son

Lanka PM's son Namal indicated that Tamil prisoners may be released soon to persuade legislators to support Rajapaksa.


04 November 2018
Sri Lanka: Tamil Group Vows To Support No-Trust Motion Against Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka: Tamil Group Vows To Support No-Trust Motion Against Mahinda Rajapaksa

The TNA also condemned Sirisena's move to suspend the Sri Lankan Parliament, amid the political turmoil in the island nation, terming it as "undemocratic" and...


03 November 2018
Tamil National Alliance Will Support No-Trust Motion Against Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Tamil National Alliance Will Support No-Trust Motion Against Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Mahinda Rajapaksa claims he has enough numbers to prove his majority and at least six of ousted premier Ranil Wickremasinghe's men have defected to his side.


02 November 2018
Ahead Of Trust Vote On Nov 7 Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa Claims Majority

Ahead Of Trust Vote On Nov 7 Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa Claims Majority

The current suspension of Sri Lankan Parliament is seen as key to Rajapaksa negotiating for enough defections.


29 October 2018
Here's All You Need To Know About Political Crisis In Sri Lanka

Here's All You Need To Know About Political Crisis In Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has a semi-presidential system of government in which a President exists alongside a Prime Minister and a cabinet. The Prime Minister is responsible...


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