Entities / Person
Mahinda Rajapaksa.
President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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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
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Donald Trump hosted state dinners with foreign leaders, while one of the principals traveled for eye surgery.Some support9 reports1 development inside
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Misinformation is reported to be threatening the public discourse within Sri Lanka.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Political shifts in Sri Lanka are being driven by public frustration, with Namal Rajapaksa anticipating future prominence.Some support3 reports5 developments inside
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges in Sri Lanka.Well supported4 reports
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Mahinda Rajapaksa was identified as a former president of Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
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An inquiry has begun into a procurement deal concerning the purchase of MiG aircraft, involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support2 reports
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Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena was reported to have been associated with Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Well supported3 reports
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Rohitha Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Sons of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are currently under investigation.Some support1 report
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Mahinda Rajapaksa, former central bank governor, is linked to his son's legal case reaching the high court.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to preside over a rally in Anuradhapura.Some support1 report
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Allegations surfaced that Kapila Chandrasena handed kickbacks to Mahinda Rajapaksa regarding the Airbus aircraft purchase linked to Sri Lanka.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Alleged bribery involving aircraft purchase for SriLankan Airlines involving Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support1 report
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the younger brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa, and he believes conspiracies targeted his rise to power.Some support1 report
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Namal Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support3 reports
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Allegations surfaced regarding a false-flag operation organized by the CIA involving officials and Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo.Some support1 report
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Sagara Kariyawasam, a specific individual, is reported to be an associate of the Rajapaksa dynasty.Some support2 reports
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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
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Mahinda Rajapaksa was identified as a former president of Sri Lanka.Some support3 reports
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Gampaha district is currently experiencing a surge in dengue cases.Some support1 report
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Allegations surfaced regarding Sarana Gunawardena causing losses to the state while serving under Mahinda Rajapaksa's government in Sri Lanka.Some support2 reports
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Court resumed proceedings in a money laundering case involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa.Some support2 reports
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The Supreme Court was reconstituted via the 1978 Constitution, abolishing the Council and granting unchecked presidential discretion.Some support1 report
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Namal, Rohitha, and Mahinda Rajapaksa founded A Team – Next Wave.Some support1 report
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Mahinda Rajapaksa is maintaining an influential opposition role in Sri Lanka.Some support3 reports
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigated officials linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2008.Some support1 report
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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
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The NPP government sought to implement a policy proposal.Some support1 report
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Mahinda Rajapaksa was questioned regarding bribe allegations by CIABOC and indictments were filed against him in the Colombo High Court.Some support2 reports
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Rajapaksa family ties to Uva Province were reported.Some support1 report
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Ali Sabry represented a petitioner in the Court of Appeal while Nalin Fernando allegedly distributed items for a presidential campaign.Some support1 report
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The governing party in Sri Lanka is currently involved in an organized event to honor Mahinda Rajapaksa.Some support2 reports
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was mentioned.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa attended a prestigious course at Dartmouth naval college, gaining impetus following Anura Kumara Dissanayake's election win.Some support1 report
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Harini Amarasuriya leads the Sri Lankan government, having received a PhD and facing accusations from the UN.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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International bodies, including the EU, have questioned their support for Mahinda Rajapaksa, who served as President of Sri Lanka.Some support1 report
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Namal Rajapaksa StructuralLeadership succession and internal political rivalries are emerging within the SLPP, involving Gotabaya, Namal, and Basil Rajapaksa.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa StructuralDissanayake, Rajapaksa, and Wickremesinghe are leading institutional change efforts and stabilizing the economy via IMF talks.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Sri Lanka StructuralThe government of Sri Lanka has set a new target aimed at achieving social empowerment.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
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United Nations StructuralIndia adopted UN principles of official statistics on September 1, 2026.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Criminal Investigation Department OperationalGovernor visited affected communities following clashes.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Harini Amarasuriya OperationalPrime Minister Harini Amarasuriya led an economic summit discussion focused on AI and digital transformation potential in Sri Lanka.Moves Mahinda Rajapaksa
Connections
The 29 strongest of 48, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Structural
A is the biological son of B, establishing a permanent and defining familial link.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa Structural
Gotabaya and Mahinda Rajapaksa are brothers and father/son, with their political careers involving serving under each other's administrations.
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Sri Lanka Structural
Mahinda Rajapaksa's political tenure and legacy remain a central and influential factor in Sri Lanka's current political discourse and governance.
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Namal Rajapaksa Structural
Namal Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa, establishing a direct familial and political lineage.
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Rohitha Rajapaksa Structural
A is the biological parent of B, establishing a foundational familial dependency.
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Kapila Chandrasena Transactional
Allegations detail that Kapila Chandrasena provided kickbacks and bribes to Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Sarana Gunawardena Structural
Sarana Gunawardena served in a capacity within Mahinda Rajapaksa's government.
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Basil Rajapaksa Structural
Basil Rajapaksa served as Finance Minister under Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency.
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All Ceylon Makkal Congress Operational
The evidence suggests that the organization competed with various political alignments led by past leaders.
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United Nations Structural
The United Nations formally accused Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Court of Appeal Mentioned together
The entities are contextually linked through legal proceedings, though explicit coupling is not detailed in the snapshot.
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Rohitha Abeygunawardena Operational
The two individuals co-acted by being present at an organized event held to honor Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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Harini Amarasuriya Operational
Harini Amarasuriya is viewed as a progressive successor to Mahinda Rajapaksa in the political sphere.
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Prageeth Eknaligoda Operational
Eknaligoda has publicly criticized Rajapaksa's political power.
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Anuradhapura Transactional
Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to attend a rally in Anuradhapura.
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Xi Jinping Mentioned together
The two leaders were co-mentioned in articles describing their attendance at a groundbreaking ceremony.
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Criminal Investigation Department Operational
The Criminal Investigation Department investigates officials linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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supreme court Transactional
A specific legal matter concerning B's son was heard by the Supreme Court (A).
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Sagara Kariyawasam Mentioned together
The evidence suggests a connection based on shared affiliation with the influential Rajapaksa political dynasty.
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Parliament of Sri Lanka Mentioned together
Mahinda Rajapaksa comments on the political climate of Sri Lanka, which includes the work of the Parliament.
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National People's Power Shared context
The relationship is observed within the political context of the Sri Lankan government and its political movements.
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Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena Mentioned together
Abeygunawardena was associated with Rajapaksa based on a single historical observation.
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Colombo District Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa was involved in legal indictments filed in the Colombo District.
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Uva Province Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa is contextually linked to Uva Province due to family ties and political roots.
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Singapore Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa was located in Singapore for a personal medical procedure.
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Hambantota District Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency is linked to the development of an airport within Hambantota District.
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Kalutara Shared context
Mahinda Rajapaksa's actions, including inciting violence, were observed within the location of Kalutara.
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Nalin Fernando Operational
Mahinda Rajapaksa and Nalin Fernando were allegedly involved in distributing items for a presidential campaign.
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Gampaha Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship or interaction between Gampaha and Mahinda Rajapaksa.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- 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.
- Sons of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are currently under investigation.
- 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.
- Alleged bribery involving aircraft purchase for SriLankan Airlines involving Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- 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.
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.
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June 2026
16 events- Misinformation is reported to be threatening the public discourse within Sri Lanka.
- Political shifts in Sri Lanka are being driven by public frustration, with Namal Rajapaksa anticipating future prominence.
- 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.