Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa succeeded in a bid to restore sweeping executive powers to his office after his government won a super majority vote to amend the constitution. watch report.

Rajapaksa gets sweeping powers: Rajapaksa can now appoint the judges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa, covering the entire expanse of bilateral ties and with a focus on further expanding cooperation in key areas.

PM Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa

The govt of PM Mahinda Rajapaksa has tabled a bill that gives President Gotabaya Rajapaksa more power. Would this turn the democratic Sri Lanka into a 'constitutional dictatorship'?

Gravitas: Is Sri Lanka staring at Constitutional dictatorship?

The ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party, has announced its intention to impose a complete nation-wide ban on cow slaughter in Sri Lanka. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is reported to have obtained the approval of the parliamentary group of his party though further action on the enactment of legislation is awaited.

Sri Lanka: Ban on cow slaughter may deepen Buddhist-Muslim divide

The Sri Lankan government has gazetted the 20th Constitution Amendment draft, the new proposed legislation that would replace the 19th Amendment introduced in 2015 that curtailed the powers of the President and strengthened the role of Parliament.

Sri Lanka gazettes Constitution Amendment draft that proposes legal immunity for president

The reform process of the Sri Lankan Constitution would be underway very soon after the government abolished the 19th Amendment that curtailed the powers of the president and strengthened the role of Parliament.

Reform process of Sri Lankan Constitution would be underway very soon: Minister

The Sri Lankan government on Friday appointed an ex-commander of the Navy and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's key aide Admiral Jayanath Colombage as the new Foreign Secretary, becoming the first non-foreign service person to hold the top diplomatic post.

Sri Lanka appoints Admiral Jayanath Colombage as new Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka’s former president Mahinda Rajapaka was sworn in on Sunday as the country’s new prime minister at a historic Buddhist temple, days after his party won a landslide victory in the General Election.

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan Prime Minister

Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa has been sworn in as the country's prime minister for the fourth time after his party secured a landslide victory in parliamentary elections

Sri Lanka: Mahinda Rajapaksa returns as PM for the 4th time | Rajapaksa takes oath as PM

Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaka will be sworn in as the country's new prime minister for the fourth time at a historic Buddhist temple on Sunday, consolidating the hard-line political dynasty's grip on power.

Sri Lanka's strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa to take oath of Prime Minister on Sunday

Mahinda Rajapaksa has won an absolute majority in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls. The Rajapaksa brothers are likely to bring about sweeping changes in Sri Lanka. What does this mean for India? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa sweeps Sri Lankan polls | What does it mean for India?

Sri Lanka's strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa staged a political comeback on Friday as his party registered a landslide victory in the twice-postponed general elections, according to the final results released by the elections commission.

Your Story: Rajapaksas now authorized to amend the constitution, Two-third majority in 2020 polls

The counting of votes is underway in Sri Lanka after citizens streamed into polling stations on August 5. Nearly 71% of people cast their votes. Watch report.

Sri Lanka elections: Will Mahindra Rajapaksa become Prime Minister?

Sri Lanka elections: Advantage Rajapaksas in early rounds, Over 60% votes for SLPP in early rounds

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called and congratulated Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for leading his party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to victory in parliamentary polls in the country.

Sri Lanka's front runner Mahinda Rajapaksa thanks PM Modi for congratulatory call

Polling for Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election concluded on Wednesday with a voter turnout of 71%. The results will be released on Thursday

SL Polls: Nearly 71% Sri Lankans turn out to vote | Rajapaksa brothers | South-Asia

Sri Lanka voted for a new Parliament today. The question is not who will win the polls, but whether Mahinda Rajapaksa will be able to secure a 2/3rd majority. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what this election means for Sri Lanka and India.

Gravitas: Understanding the Sri Lankan Parliamentary elections

Sri Lanka is the first South Asian nation to go to polls during the pandemic as the country voted for a new parliament today. The election could change the political dynamics of the island nation.

Weak Opposition gives an edge to Rajapaksas in Sri Lankan polls

Polling has concluded in Sri Lanka. Polls were held under strict health guidelines on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch report.

Fineprint: Rajapaksas look to tighten grip on power, Sri Lanka polls voter turnout over 60%

Sri Lanka is prepared to hold the general elections on Wednesday to elect a 225 member parliament with strict health guidelines amidst the COVID-19 situation.

Why India is keeping a close watch on Sri Lanka Polls | India-Sri Lanka | South-Asia

Polling for the 2020 parliamentary election commenced in Sri Lanka Wednesday at 7 am in 12,985 polling stations across the country under strict health guidelines.

Sri Lanka elections: Rajapaksas aim for victory | Voting underway in Sri Lanka | WION

Polling begins for Sri Lanka parliamentary elections amid pandemic

Fineprint: Sri Lanka goes to polls tomorrow, Chinese influence in the election under scanner

Sri Lanka is prepared to hold the general elections on Wednesday to elect a 225 member parliament with strict health guidelines amidst COVID situation.

Sri Lanka all set to hold general elections tomorrow; Polls delayed twice by COVID-19

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