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Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Series Against Pakistan and Tri-Nation T20I | Sports-Games

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Sri Lanka Cricket unveiled its men's squads for upcoming matches against Pakistan and a tri-nation T20I series with Zimbabwe. The teams see Charith Asalanka as the captain, with notable changes due to injuries. The ODI series is set for November 11-15, with the T20I series commencing November 17.See the Story

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Case against Yoshitha and his grandmother fixed for pre-trial conference

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The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, alleging offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, be called for a pre-trial conference on November 12. MORE..See the Story

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Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail

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The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the release on bail of Neville Wanniarachchi, Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of illegally acquiring assets and properties worth Rs. 28 million. MORE..See the Story

Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Series Against Pakistan and Tri-Nation T20I | Sports-Games

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Case against Yoshitha and his grandmother fixed for pre-trial conference

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Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail

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Social revolts and environmental issues in South Asia - International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine

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Since the 2022 popular uprising in Sri Lanka that ousted President Rajapaksa, South Asia has been swept by a wave of revolts that have toppled three governments and threaten most regimes. IVP609 - October 2025 / Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kashmir, NepalMahinda Rajapaksa · Sri Lanka Read Article

Sri Lanka reviews former Presidents' requests for bulletproof vehicles

The Ministry of Public Security is reviewing requests from former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena to have their bulletproof vehicles returned, Minister Ananda Wijepala said. Both former leaders requested the vehicles, Sirisen verbally, Rajapaksa in writing, after Rajapaksa returned his vehicle in early October 2025 following a government directive to reduce former presidents’ privileges. The Threat Assessment Committee, inc…Maithripala Sirisena · Sri Lanka Read Article

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Reflects on Enduring Public Affection, Describes Bond as Deeply Personal - LNW Lanka News Web

October 05, Colombo (LNW): Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed heartfelt gratitude for what he described as an enduring and sincere connection with the people, underscoring that the relationship is one built on trust, respect, and shared history—rather than political convenience or personal gain.In a reflective note shared via his official Facebook account, Rajapaksa looked back on his decades in public life, highlighting the unwave…Mahinda Rajapaksa · Colombo Read Article

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Returns Armoured Vehicle Amid Security Concerns - LNW Lanka News Web

October 04, Colombo (LNW): A bulletproof vehicle previously allocated for the protection of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been officially returned, following recent changes to legislation governing privileges extended to former heads of state.According to a statement issued yesterday (03) by Rajapaksa’s media spokesperson, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage, the armoured vehicle was handed back through the relevant leasing or servi…Mahinda Rajapaksa · Sri Lanka See the Story

Mahinda Rajapaksa's security chief Neville Wanniarachchi arrested

Neville Wanniarachchi The chief security officer of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Major Neville Wanniarachchi, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Reports indicate that Major Wanniarachchi appeared before the CIABOC today (October 1) to give a statement, after which he was taken into custody. The post Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security chief Neville Wanniarachchi …Mahinda Rajapaksa · Sri Lanka See the Story

Indian envoy meets Sri Lanka's ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa; discusses bilateral ties

Colombo, Sept 24 (PTI) Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Wednesday met Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa at his private residence and discussed various facets of bilateral cooperation as well as political developments in the island nation.Rajapaksa vacated the state-provided bungalow and shifted to his private residence at Tangalle following the repeal of a law granting lifetime housing and perks to ex-presidents earlier this …Mahinda Rajapaksa · Colombo Read Article

Court Sets New Date in Asset Case Involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Grandmother - LNW Lanka News Web

September 22, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo High Court has scheduled the continuation of legal proceedings against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, for October 15. The case centres on allegations of illicit asset accumulation amounting to roughly Rs. 73 million.Both accused were present in court as the matter was called, following charges filed by the Attorney General under the P…Mahinda Rajapaksa · Colombo See the Story

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Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Series Against Pakistan and Tri-Nation T20I | Sports-Games

Case against Yoshitha and his grandmother fixed for pre-trial conference

Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail

Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Series Against Pakistan and Tri-Nation T20I | Sports-Games

Case against Yoshitha and his grandmother fixed for pre-trial conference

Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail

Social revolts and environmental issues in South Asia - International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine

Sri Lanka reviews former Presidents' requests for bulletproof vehicles

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Reflects on Enduring Public Affection, Describes Bond as Deeply Personal - LNW Lanka News Web

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Returns Armoured Vehicle Amid Security Concerns - LNW Lanka News Web

Mahinda Rajapaksa's security chief Neville Wanniarachchi arrested

Indian envoy meets Sri Lanka's ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa; discusses bilateral ties

Court Sets New Date in Asset Case Involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Grandmother - LNW Lanka News Web

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Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Series Against Pakistan and Tri-Nation T20I | Sports-Games

Case against Yoshitha and his grandmother fixed for pre-trial conference

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Social revolts and environmental issues in South Asia - International Viewpoint - online socialist magazine

Sri Lanka reviews former Presidents' requests for bulletproof vehicles

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Reflects on Enduring Public Affection, Describes Bond as Deeply Personal - LNW Lanka News Web

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa Returns Armoured Vehicle Amid Security Concerns - LNW Lanka News Web

Mahinda Rajapaksa's security chief Neville Wanniarachchi arrested

Indian envoy meets Sri Lanka's ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa; discusses bilateral ties

Court Sets New Date in Asset Case Involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Grandmother - LNW Lanka News Web

Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail

Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail

Ex-President Mahindas Chief Security Officer granted bail