Category: Local News

A police officer who was injured during the tensions at the Temple Trees last night (May 09) has reportedly died.

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Temple Trees early this morning (April 10).

Chairman of the Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha A. V. Sarath Kumara was reported dead in an attack on his residence last night (May 09).

All Island curfew imposed from 7.00 pm today has been extended till 7.00 am Wednesday (May 11) under the Public Security Ordinance according to the President’s Media Division.

The ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Medamulana in Hambantota has been set on fire by a group of protestors a short while ago.

Polonnaruwa District Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala who opened fire and critically wounded two people blocking his car in Nittambuwa, and was later found dead after trying to take refuge in a nearby building, officers said.

Sri Lanka Police Headquarters announced that leave for all ranks of police officers have been cancelled with immediate effect and all the officers who are on leave have been called to report for duty due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Three people were rushed to Wathupitiwala Hospital following a shooting incident in Nittambuwa today (May 09) afternoon one of them is in critical condition.

Cabinet Ministers of Sri Lanka have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from the Premiership.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has stepped down from his portfolio.

The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton has condemned the violence reported in Colombo, Sri Lanka today (May 09).

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung has condemned the violence in Colombo today (May 09).

Sri Lanka has imposed a Police curfew imposed for the entire country with immediate effect until further notice.

Police curfew has been imposed in Colombo North, Colombo South, and Colombo Central Police divisions with immediate effect until further notice.

The unruly Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) supporters today (May 09) attacked the anti-government protest site opposite Temple Trees (MynaGoGama) and GotaGoGama set up at the Galle Face Green.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today (May 09) said that he is ready to make any sacrifice for the people.