Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Mahinda Rajapaksa

Ex-Sri Lanka first lady arrested in Rs 10 million charity case

Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested over allegations of misusing LKR 10 million (approx 29.3 lakhs) linked to a charity she headed.

The Times of India · Oct 8

Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption

Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.

Euronews · Oct 8

Sri Lanka's former first lady is arrested on corruption allegations

The wife of Sri Lanka’s former powerful President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested and detained on allegations of misusing donations received into her charity when she was first lady

The Independent UK · Oct 7

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Sri Lanka arrests ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's son over Airbus deal

Lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa was arrested Friday in a corruption probe. The investigation concerns a 2013 Airbus aircraft purchase deal. Former SriLankan Airlines chief executive alleged kickbacks were paid to Rajapaksa. International authorities previously found Airbus agreed to pay bribes in Sri Lanka.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

A look at some world leaders who have fled uprisings

Many international leaders have been forced to flee their countries or have gone into hiding during uprisings to avoid incarceration or retaliation

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

South Asian regimes keep getting toppled. This country could be next

Public disturbances over misrule, joblessness and corruption have felled governments in three countries in as many years, but analysts tell Shweta Sharma that the storm is far from over

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Sri Lanka moved to end elite impunity with arrest of former president

Sri Lanka’s former president and six-time prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested on August 22 for allegedly misusing state resources while in office. He is accused of using public funds to attend his wife’s graduation ceremony in London after an official visit to the US in 2023. Wickremesinghe has since…

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?

Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or ‘disappeared’ during the civil war are still waiting for answers.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2025

Ex-Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa’s son arrested on corruption charges

According to police, Yoshitha Rajapaksa was was arrested under the Money Laundering Act. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 25, 2025

Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake?

Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024

Sri Lanka President Eyes Parliament Win In Snap Election

Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a second national election in as many months with a deeply divided opposition struggling to recover from a crushing defeat at presidential polls.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2024

Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?

From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2024

Sri Lanka election 2024: Who could be the next president, what’s at stake?

Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.

Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2024

Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka’s next president?

His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

Sri Lankans' fury forced the powerful Rajapaksa clan out. Now its heir is running for president

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election next week

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2024

Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka’s presidential election

Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.

International Business Times · Aug 15, 2024

Sri Lanka President Faces Tough Challengers In Elections

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces 38 challengers in polls next month, the election commission said Thursday after nominations closed, with ally-turned-rival Sajith Premadasa leading the pack.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Bangladesh protests are not the first time student uprisings have helped bring about radical change

In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs turned into a broad uprising that forced the prime minister to flee the country and resign

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Namal Rajapaksa To Contest Presidential Election In Sri Lanka

Namal Rajapaksa announced as presidential candidate in Sri Lanka amid economic challenges and political rivalries. Election holds significance for the nati...

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2024

Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president

Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Heir apparent to Sri Lanka's powerful Rajapaksa family will run in September's presidential election

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election in September

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2024

Sri Lanka loses 10 percent of its doctors amid exodus after economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s doctors have migrated en masse to other nations in the past two years, crippling hospitals.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

Star wars: Sri Lanka’s powerful astrologers split over auspicious dates

Group employed by government divided for first time over best date for new year rituals

The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2023

Previous Sri Lanka government accused of blocking investigation into Easter bombings

The 2019 attacks killed 269 people, but investigators say search for answers obstructed under ex-president Gotabaya Rajapaksa

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Former Sri Lankan president denies that suicide bombings were staged to enable his election

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has denied allegations in a British television program that Islamic State-inspired extremists were used to carry out suicide bomb attacks in 2019 to create insecurity in the country and help him win election later that year

1 2 3 4 5

Coverage From

People

Anura Kumara Dissanayake

JeanBertrand Aristide

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

the International Crisis Group

the National University of Singapore

14 stories

SJB

12 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.