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The Sri Lanka government has reportedly requested the Singaporean government to grant another 14 days to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to stay in Singapore, informed sources said.

Former President Rajapaksa, who is staying in Singapore, was scheduled to return to the island on August 11 after his visa expired.

However, following the government's request, it is learnt that Mr. Rajapaksa will stay in Singapore until the last week of this month.

In the face of strong opposition from the activists, the former President left for Singapore via Maldives on July 14, and he was allowed to stay there for two weeks. (Ajantha Kumara Agalakada)


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  • Leel Rajasooriya Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:32 PM

    People suffer due to the on-going crisis created by Gota

    Saman Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:33 PM

    Why is the SL Government still accommodating to the Rajapaksa family. I would have thought there are more pressing issues at hand?

    Meera Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:35 PM

    Gota truly I am telling you, the next week you land SriLanka you will be killed as its the current plan. Save your life and go and hide in Uganda.

    sunil Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:36 PM

    Aragalaya if you want to do anything that would benefit the country, please go and protest in front of the Singapore embassy to keep Gota there for as long as possible OR protest in front of US Embassy to take Gota back to US and live us alone of this maniac

    Sokrates Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:46 PM

    There are enough state lodges with iron curtains in Sri Lanka.

    sam Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:53 PM

    Why Srilanka government involved in requesting visa for individuals

    Rene Saturday, 06 August 2022 12:55 PM

    Can we publish without picture and in the non important new.area when I see river fish in my tummy dancing

    Ceylonese Saturday, 06 August 2022 01:08 PM

    When many Sri Lankan's are desperately trying to leave the country illegally by boat to Australia the former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa himself is in hiding in Singapore looking for asylum in a foreign land. What's happened to Sri Lanka the wonder of Asia?

    Bernard Saturday, 06 August 2022 01:15 PM

    What is the rationale in requesting a visa extension to a person who is on the run and unable to return to his own country?

    Kikazaru Saturday, 06 August 2022 01:26 PM

    A so called war hero begging for a roof. A good example of trying to do things beyond one’s reach. Did he carry his tools?

    Dharmakulasingham Saturday, 06 August 2022 01:52 PM

    What an administration in Singapore.Srilanka former Central bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran bond fraud famous still an honorable citizen of Singapore.Visa extension for a former president of Srilanka?

    Siripala Sunday, 07 August 2022 06:03 PM

    Singapore is a paradise for thieves.

    Vinoth Sunday, 07 August 2022 08:26 PM

    Definitely Nandasena will get the SIngapore visa because President Ranil Rajapakse friend Arjun Mahendran will help to get it. Obviously Singapore government will also listen to Mahendiran as our stolen Central bank funds were deposited in their country.

    Big Sam Sunday, 07 August 2022 08:57 PM

    This is because Gota's stooge, Ranil has been made president...

    A Dollar to Die For Monday, 08 August 2022 06:56 AM

    I said it then and I say it now, Singapore, lookout for your dollars, if you value them or soon you will be 'dollarless'!!!

    Christopher Seneviratne Monday, 08 August 2022 10:04 AM

    This definitely proves Ranil's connection with Gota. This proves that Criminal Rajapakses are still in control. Something must be done by the people of our country.

    Punchi Monday, 08 August 2022 10:10 AM

    A federal US judge issued a default judgement against Libyan warlord Khalifia Hafta, GR is recorded as saying "I killed them, I killed them" One day his crimes will catch up to him. He needs to return to Lanka where the Buddhist monks, his Buddhist Army, an obliging judiciary and his Buddhist stooges in parliament will protect him

    Sinna Monday, 08 August 2022 11:40 AM

    I am a supporter of Aragalaya and one among 6.9 million, we wanted you leave, when we see your attempt to guard your corrupt siblings and relatives, but whatever the reason, we highly appreciate your decision to leave country without harming any citizen,we believe, that alone enough to red carpeted welcome to you and Ma’am Anoma


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