Maithripala Sirisena
10 fundamental rights petitions filed in Sri Lankan SC against death penalty
The petitioners argued that it would result in the violation of fundamental rights as established in Article 12 (1) of the constitution.
In surprise move, Sri Lanka extends emergency for another month
The emergency can be declared for a month at a time, and parliament must ratify it within 10 days.
Sri Lankan police officials to face criminal charges for Easter Sunday Attacks
Sirisena also suspended police chief Pujith Jayasundera and his top defense bureaucrat Hemasiri Fernando after the bombings.
Two sulking Muslim ministers in Sri Lanka return to government fold
Muslim Cabinet minister and two provincial governors were accused of having sponsored National Thowheeth Jamaath (NTJ) blamed for attacks.
Lanka MPs defy Prez on blast probe
Muslim leaders tell Parliamentary panel they alerted officials repeatedly on radicalisation.
Deep roots, strong relationship: PM Modi plants tree at Sri Lanka president's house
PM Modi is in Sri Lanka on the second leg of his first foreign visit after the elections last month.
Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena vows to block Easter attacks probe: Report
A ministerial source told AFP Sirisena has refused to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify before the committee.
9 ministers, 2 Guv from Muslim community in SL resign over Easter bombing allegations
The Muslim politicians also protested what they term the government's inability to ensure the safety of their community.
No proof that terrorists involved in Easter bombings had travelled to India: Sirisena
Sri Lanka was hit by a wave of bombings on Easter Sunday in which over 250 people were killed.
Modi to visit Sri Lanka June 9: Sri Lanka President
Meanwhile, in response to another question, Mr Maithripala described both regional groupings BIMSTEC and SAARC as “significant”.