Sri Lankan troops rescued former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his official residence in Colombo on Tuesday morning, hours after he resigned. World News // 3 years ago Sri Lanka's PM ...

Sri Lanka's former president, Mahinda Rajapaksa, left, gestures after taking oath as its prime minister toward his brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, during a ceremony in Colombo on Nov. 21, 2019.

Mahinda Rajapaksa’s exit marks a watershed moment for a powerful dynasty that dominated Sri Lankan politics for years and returned triumphantly to power in 2019. Advertisement.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from his post amid protests over his govt's failed economy. He sent resignation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after violent scenes were witnessed in ...

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court Extends Overseas Travel Ban on Mahinda and Basil Rajapaksa Till Aug 11 PTI August 3, 2022 4:58 PM IST On July 15, Sri Lanka's apex court had barred the trio from leaving ...