Mahinda Rajapaksa.
President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 59
What's happening
Active this week
-
Experts examine elephant remains in Sri Lanka while an audit reveals customs officers claimed false overtime, alongside a tribute from Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa was identified as a former president of Sri Lanka.Some support6 reports
-
Alleged bribery involving aircraft purchase for SriLankan Airlines involving Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
-
Political shifts in Sri Lanka are being driven by public frustration, with Namal Rajapaksa anticipating future prominence.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa appealed to Anura Kumara Dissanayake for tax relief.Some support1 report
-
Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa are accused of war crimes following the NPP government taking power.Some support1 report
-
A foundation was established by Mahinda Rajapaksa during his presidency on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Sons of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are currently under investigation.Some support2 reports
-
Shiranthi Rajapaksa stayed at Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
-
Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Some support2 reports
-
Donald Trump hosted state dinners with foreign leaders, while one of the principals traveled for eye surgery.Some support9 reports1 development inside
-
Misinformation is reported to be threatening the public discourse within Sri Lanka.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
-
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges in Sri Lanka.Well supported4 reports
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa was identified as a former president of Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
-
An inquiry has begun into a procurement deal concerning the purchase of MiG aircraft, involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support2 reports
-
Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena was reported to have been associated with Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report
-
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Well supported3 reports
-
Rohitha Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa, former central bank governor, is linked to his son's legal case reaching the high court.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to preside over a rally in Anuradhapura.Some support1 report
-
Allegations surfaced that Kapila Chandrasena handed kickbacks to Mahinda Rajapaksa regarding the Airbus aircraft purchase linked to Sri Lanka.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
-
Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the younger brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa, and he believes conspiracies targeted his rise to power.Some support1 report
-
Namal Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support3 reports
-
Allegations surfaced regarding a false-flag operation organized by the CIA involving officials and Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo.Some support1 report
-
Sagara Kariyawasam, a specific individual, is reported to be an associate of the Rajapaksa dynasty.Some support2 reports
-
Omani companies are bidding for the operation of an airport in Hambantota District, which was developed during the presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Gampaha district is currently experiencing a surge in dengue cases.Some support1 report
-
Allegations surfaced regarding Sarana Gunawardena causing losses to the state while serving under Mahinda Rajapaksa's government in Sri Lanka.Some support2 reports
-
Court resumed proceedings in a money laundering case involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa.Some support3 reports
-
The Supreme Court was reconstituted via the 1978 Constitution, abolishing the Council and granting unchecked presidential discretion.Some support1 report
-
Namal, Rohitha, and Mahinda Rajapaksa founded A Team – Next Wave.Some support1 report
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa is maintaining an influential opposition role in Sri Lanka.Some support3 reports
-
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigated officials linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2008.Some support1 report
-
On July 1, the Court of Appeal dismissed a revision petition filed by a Rajapaksa, while Harini Amarasuriya inaugurated POS machines in Colombo District.Some support4 reports1 development inside
-
The NPP government sought to implement a policy proposal.Some support1 report
-
Mahinda Rajapaksa was questioned regarding bribe allegations by CIABOC and indictments were filed against him in the Colombo High Court.Some support2 reports
-
Rajapaksa family ties to Uva Province were reported.Some support1 report
-
Ali Sabry represented a petitioner in the Court of Appeal while Nalin Fernando allegedly distributed items for a presidential campaign.Some support1 report
-
The governing party in Sri Lanka is currently involved in an organized event to honor Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support2 reports
-
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was mentioned.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
-
Yoshitha Rajapaksa attended a prestigious course at Dartmouth naval college, gaining impetus following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's election win.Some support1 report
-
Harini Amarasuriya leads the Sri Lankan government, having received a PhD and facing accusations from the UN.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
-
International bodies, including the EU, have questioned their support for Mahinda Rajapaksa, who served as President of Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Mahinda Rajapaksa this week
News at the entities that move Mahinda Rajapaksa most-
Sri Lanka StructuralUS Navy participates in the CARAT joint maritime exercise in Sri Lanka to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
-
Anura Kumara Dissanayake OperationalAnura Kumara Dissanayake submitted new regulations governing import and export activities.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
-
United Nations StructuralUzbekistan hosted a summit in Samarkand, attended by President Mirziyoyev and UN representatives.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
-
Criminal Investigation Department OperationalThe CBI has initiated an investigation into the murder of three BJP workers, with the case handed over to the CID.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
-
Basil Rajapaksa StructuralSri Lankan authorities and the FBI are seeking the extradition and arrest of Basil Rajapaksa amid an investigation into a Dubai money trail.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
-
All Ceylon Makkal Congress OperationalPresident Dissanayake's NPP enjoys a supermajority in Sri Lankan Parliament and clashes with various past political alignments.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
Connections
The 38 strongest of 59, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Sri Lanka Structural
Mahinda Rajapaksa served as President and PM of Sri Lanka, and his political legacy continues to influence the country's governance and political discourse.
-
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Structural
A is the biological son of B, establishing a permanent and defining familial link.
-
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Structural
Shiranthi Rajapaksa is the wife of Mahinda Rajapaksa, establishing a persistent familial relationship.
-
Gotabaya Rajapaksa Structural
The brothers' political careers were structurally intertwined through shared administrations and hierarchical roles.
-
Namal Rajapaksa Structural
Namal Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa, establishing a direct familial and political lineage.
-
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Operational
A is actively challenging B and his family through political campaigns and calls for corruption investigations.
-
Rohitha Rajapaksa Structural
A is the biological parent of B, establishing a foundational familial dependency.
-
Kapila Chandrasena Transactional
Allegations detail that Kapila Chandrasena provided kickbacks and bribes to Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Show all 38 connections
-
Basil Rajapaksa Structural
Basil Rajapaksa served as Finance Minister under Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency.
-
Sarana Gunawardena Structural
Sarana Gunawardena served in a capacity within Mahinda Rajapaksa's government.
-
All Ceylon Makkal Congress Operational
The evidence suggests that the organization competed with various political alignments led by past leaders.
-
United Nations Structural
The United Nations formally accused Mahinda Rajapaksa.
-
National People's Power Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa and the NPP are political actors operating within the Sri Lankan political context.
-
Court of Appeal Mentioned together
The entities are contextually linked through legal proceedings, though explicit coupling is not detailed in the snapshot.
-
Xi Jinping Mentioned together
The two leaders were co-mentioned in articles describing their attendance at a groundbreaking ceremony.
-
Criminal Investigation Department Operational
The Criminal Investigation Department investigates officials linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa.
-
supreme court Transactional
A specific legal matter concerning B's son was heard by the Supreme Court (A).
-
Rohitha Bogollagama Structural
Rohitha Bogollagama served as a foreign minister during the political era of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
-
Prageeth Eknaligoda Operational
Eknaligoda has publicly criticized Rajapaksa's political power.
-
Mullaitivu Shared context
Mullaitivu is the historical location where genocide occurred during Mahinda Rajapaksa's rule.
-
Anuradhapura Transactional
Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to attend a rally in Anuradhapura.
-
Rohitha Abeygunawardena Operational
The two individuals co-acted by being present at an organized event held to honor Mahinda Rajapaksa.
-
Harini Amarasuriya Operational
Harini Amarasuriya is viewed as a progressive successor to Mahinda Rajapaksa in the political sphere.
-
Nalin Fernando Operational
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Nalin Fernando were involved in political activities, including campaign distribution and ministerial service.
-
Parliament of Sri Lanka Mentioned together
Mahinda Rajapaksa comments on the political climate of Sri Lanka, which includes the work of the Parliament.
-
Sagara Kariyawasam Mentioned together
The evidence suggests a connection based on shared affiliation with the influential Rajapaksa political dynasty.
-
Hambantota District Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency is linked to the development of an airport within Hambantota District.
-
Financial Crimes Investigation Division Operational
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division is investigating the alleged misuse of funds by Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife.
-
Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena Mentioned together
Abeygunawardena was associated with Rajapaksa based on a single historical observation.
-
Singapore Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa was located in Singapore for a personal medical procedure.
-
Kalutara Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa's actions, including inciting violence, were observed within the location of Kalutara.
-
Uva Province Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa is contextually linked to Uva Province due to family ties and political roots.
-
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Structural
Mahinda Rajapaksa is formally associated with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna agency.
-
Mahindananda Aluthgamage Shared context
The entities are linked by a shared historical context in government service.
-
Maithripala Sirisena Operational
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena were active competitors in the 2015 election.
-
Colombo District Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa was involved in legal indictments filed in the Colombo District.
-
India Mentioned together
Rajapaksa's election conduct is compared against Indian standards.
-
Gampaha Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship or interaction between Gampaha and Mahinda Rajapaksa.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Experts examine elephant remains in Sri Lanka while an audit reveals customs officers claimed false overtime, alongside a tribute from Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa appealed to Anura Kumara Dissanayake for tax relief.
- Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa are accused of war crimes following the NPP government taking power.
- A foundation was established by Mahinda Rajapaksa during his presidency on October 1, 2026.
- Shiranthi Rajapaksa stayed at Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence on October 1, 2026.
September 2026
12 events- Alleged bribery involving aircraft purchase for SriLankan Airlines involving Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Sons of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are currently under investigation.
- Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.
- Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.
- Donald Trump hosted state dinners with foreign leaders, while one of the principals traveled for eye surgery.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa was identified as a former president of Sri Lanka.
- An inquiry has begun into a procurement deal concerning the purchase of MiG aircraft, involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena was reported to have been associated with Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to preside over a rally in Anuradhapura.
- Allegations surfaced that Kapila Chandrasena handed kickbacks to Mahinda Rajapaksa regarding the Airbus aircraft purchase linked to Sri Lanka.
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the younger brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa, and he believes conspiracies targeted his rise to power.
- Namal Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
August 2026
3 events- Allegations surfaced regarding a false-flag operation organized by the CIA involving officials and Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo.
- Sagara Kariyawasam, a specific individual, is reported to be an associate of the Rajapaksa dynasty.
- Omani companies are bidding for the operation of an airport in Hambantota District, which was developed during the presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
8 events- Mahinda Rajapaksa was identified as a former president of Sri Lanka.
- Gampaha district is currently experiencing a surge in dengue cases.
- Court resumed proceedings in a money laundering case involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa.
- The Supreme Court was reconstituted via the 1978 Constitution, abolishing the Council and granting unchecked presidential discretion.
- Namal, Rohitha, and Mahinda Rajapaksa founded A Team – Next Wave.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa is maintaining an influential opposition role in Sri Lanka.
- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigated officials linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2008.
- On July 1, the Court of Appeal dismissed a revision petition filed by a Rajapaksa, while Harini Amarasuriya inaugurated POS machines in Colombo District.
June 2026
16 events- Political shifts in Sri Lanka are being driven by public frustration, with Namal Rajapaksa anticipating future prominence.
- Misinformation is reported to be threatening the public discourse within Sri Lanka.
- Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges in Sri Lanka.
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Rohitha Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa, former central bank governor, is linked to his son's legal case reaching the high court.
- Allegations surfaced regarding Sarana Gunawardena causing losses to the state while serving under Mahinda Rajapaksa's government in Sri Lanka.
- The NPP government sought to implement a policy proposal.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa was questioned regarding bribe allegations by CIABOC and indictments were filed against him in the Colombo High Court.
- Rajapaksa family ties to Uva Province were reported.
- Ali Sabry represented a petitioner in the Court of Appeal while Nalin Fernando allegedly distributed items for a presidential campaign.
- The governing party in Sri Lanka is currently involved in an organized event to honor Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was mentioned.
- Yoshitha Rajapaksa attended a prestigious course at Dartmouth naval college, gaining impetus following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's election win.
- Harini Amarasuriya leads the Sri Lankan government, having received a PhD and facing accusations from the UN.
- International bodies, including the EU, have questioned their support for Mahinda Rajapaksa, who served as President of Sri Lanka.