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COLOMBO -- Until November, Maithripala Sirisena was a close ally of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, serving as health minister and general secretary of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

COLOMBO -- Since emerging from decades of civil war, Sri Lanka has become a beacon of growth and opportunity in South Asia. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa told The Nikkei that he sees his country continuing on its upward trajectory. [3]

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday submitted his resignation, the veteran politician confirmed on his Twitter account. [4]

COLOMBO -- Mahinda Rajapaksa, South Asia's longest-serving leader, conceded defeat Friday in the Sri Lankan presidential election amid signs of a clear victory for his challenger and former ally Maithripala Sirisena . [5]

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to stage a political comeback in Sri Lanka appeared destined to fail as early general election results on Tuesday showed the alliance that toppled him making gains. [6]

COLOMBO -- An eerie calm descended on Sri Lanka's capital on Tuesday, the day after the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, with citizens harboring more questions than answers about what the future holds. [7]

COLOMBO (Reuters) -- Sri Lanka's embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Saturday, only a month and a half after taking office and giving the country's president political space to prevent an imminent government shutdown. [8]

PoliticsChina's shadow looms large in Sri Lanka local election Former leader Rajapaksa attempts comeback as corruption probes falter Large crowds at an election rally of Mahinda Rajapaksa's in Ampara town, some 350km away from Colombo (Photo courtesy... [9]

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[1] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 44% match

‘The memories will stay forever’: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna pen tribute to three women behind their wedding

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-11 · 85% match

Sri Lanka's president faces challenge from former ally

COLOMBO -- Until November, Maithripala Sirisena was a close ally of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, serving as health minister and general secretary of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-07-31 · 83% match

Sri Lanka ready to shine on world stage: President Rajapaksa

COLOMBO -- Since emerging from decades of civil war, Sri Lanka has become a beacon of growth and opportunity in South Asia. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa told The Nikkei that he sees his country continuing on its upward trajectory.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-09 · 75% match

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa tenders resignation as economy burns

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday submitted his resignation, the veteran politician confirmed on his Twitter account.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-09 · 75% match

Incumbent Rajapaksa concedes defeat

COLOMBO -- Mahinda Rajapaksa, South Asia's longest-serving leader, conceded defeat Friday in the Sri Lankan presidential election amid signs of a clear victory for his challenger and former ally Maithripala Sirisena .

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-08-18 · 75% match

Early Results in Sri Lanka Vote Show Rajapaksa Falling Short

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to stage a political comeback in Sri Lanka appeared destined to fail as early general election results on Tuesday showed the alliance that toppled him making gains.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-10 · 75% match

Sri Lanka asks, 'What now?' after PM exit and night of fiery chaos

COLOMBO -- An eerie calm descended on Sri Lanka's capital on Tuesday, the day after the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, with citizens harboring more questions than answers about what the future holds.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-12-15 · 75% match

Sri Lanka's newly appointed PM Rajapaksa resigns amid government shut down fears

COLOMBO (Reuters) -- Sri Lanka's embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Saturday, only a month and a half after taking office and giving the country's president political space to prevent an imminent government shutdown.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-02 · 75% match

China's shadow looms large in Sri Lanka local election

PoliticsChina's shadow looms large in Sri Lanka local election Former leader Rajapaksa attempts comeback as corruption probes falter Large crowds at an election rally of Mahinda Rajapaksa's in Ampara town, some 350km away from Colombo (Photo courtesy

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-08 · 74% match

Incumbent Rajapaksa up against former ally Sirisena

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankans today voted in a heated presidential election that pitted Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is seeking a record third term, against friend-turned-foe Maithripala Sirisena.

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