Mahinda Rajapaksa

Lawmaker Amarakeerthi Athukorala shot and critically injured two persons for blocking his car, on May 9. Police stated that one of whom later succumbed to his injuries. After the incident, MP Athukorala "took his own life with his revolver". Also, at least 139 have been admitted to hospital following the ongoing clashes in Colombo. Reportedly, the violence erupted after PM Rajapaksa's supporters brought in buses and stationed near his… read-more

An impeachment motion has been signed against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, by the leader of opposition Sajith Premadasa, on April 13. Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka must abolish "dictatorial premiership" and work towards establishing a government that helps to uplift the common good of the society. Sri Lanka is witnessing its worst economic crisis, as the people have fallen victims to shortage of essential goods, electricity and… read-more

Outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, a large crowd, including monks, protested on December 5 against the killing of a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot city of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The person was identified as Priyantha Kumara, a Sri Lankan executive of a garment factory. He was lynched over the blasphemy allegations on December 3. Notably, Sri Lankan PM … read-more

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka on August 8 congratulated PM Mahinda Rajpaksha for his party's thumping win in the parliamentary election. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party, led by Mahihda, registered a landslide victory by winning 145 seats in the 225-member legislature. The High Commissioner Gopal Bagley stated that this win will offer India and Sri Lanka "fresh opportunities" to enhance bilateral engagement.