Sri Lanka Prime Minister

Mahinda Rajapaksa is fourth-time Sri Lanka PM, cements family grip on power

Mahinda Rajapaksa says the trust bestowed on him by the people will inspire him to continue to serve the country

What's changed and what hasn't: Sri Lanka PM's India trip provides insights

In other words, Sri Lanka continues to deny it has a problem with its minority Tamils. India continues to insist it does and advises Colombo to do something about it

Will India kiss and make up with the Rajapaksa brothers? Wait and watch

Appointing his China-friendly brother Mahinda the prime minister ahead of India visit marks a testing point for the new president's neighbourhood policy

Why Sri Lanka is sliding into political turmoil, and what could happen next

The possible return of Rajapaksa had ignited deep concerns within Sri Lanka and abroad

Violent scenes in Lankan Parliament as agitated lawmakers surround Speaker

The Speaker was immediately surrounded by Sirisena and Rajapaksa's MPs who were protesting against Jayasuriya's decision to take the vote