Maldives-Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan drug trafficker ‘Harak Kata’ with links to Maldives arrested in Dubai

August 13, 2022, 12:20

UAE - Sri Lankan media reports that Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata, one of the main underworld gang leaders engaged in drug trafficking from Dubai, was arrested on Thursday… Continued

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as Sri Lanka’s President amid protests

July 20, 2022, 12:59

Sri Lanka - Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the next President of Sri Lanka with 134 votes during the parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Wickremesinghe (73) was backed by the ruling… Continued

Maldives government releases statement regarding ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s transit

July 15, 2022, 10:22

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday night released a statement regarding the arrival of then Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Statement: The Government of Maldives, at… Continued

Nasheed commends Maldives government’s role in Gotabaya’s resignation

July 14, 2022, 19:16

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Leaked of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday commended the Maldives government on the thoughtful actions in providing safe entry to former Sri Lanka… Continued

BREAKING: Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns as Sri lanka’s President

July 14, 2022, 19:02

Sri Lanka - International media reported on Thursday that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has tendered his resignation from the post of President. The parliament Speaker has also confirmed he has received Mr… Continued

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa not granted asylum: Singapore

July 14, 2022, 17:55

Singapore - Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday released a statement in response to media queries confirming that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been granted entry into Singapore. However he was… Continued