Category: Local News

Three people injured in a shooting incident in Nittambuwa

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



Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Ministers begin to resign

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



Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Prime Minister

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



British High Commissioner condemns violence against protestors

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



US Ambassador condemns violence in Colombo

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



Police curfew imposed in Sri Lanka

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



Curfew imposed in Western Province until further notice

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



MynaGoGama and GotaGoGama Galle Face protest sites attacked and destroyed

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.



Ready to make any sacrifice for the people – Prime Minister

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



Yoshitha Rajapaksa leaves the country

The second son and Chief of Staff of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his wife left the country in the early hours of today morning (May 09).



Mahinda Rajapaksa supporters urge him not to resign

Supporters of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have gathered opposite Temple Trees to urge him Not to resign from the post of Prime Minister.



Two killed in shooting near Weeraketiya PS chairman’s residence

Two people have died in a shooting incident near the residence of Weeraketiya Pradeshiya Sabha chairman.



Sri Lanka gets another year to repay $200 Million to Bangladesh amid economic crisis

Bangladesh has extended the term of the $200 million loan given to Sri Lanka under a currency swap deal by one more year as the island nation faces a severe economic crisis.



Lanka IOC limits pumping fuel for light vehicles

Issuing fuel for vehicles will be limited at filling stations from tomorrow, the Lanka IOC said.



AIIB considering a grant of USD 100 Million to Sri Lanka

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has stated that it is considering the granting of USD 100 million to Sri Lanka in principle, the Ministry of Finance says.



Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited Anuradhapura

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa paid homage to the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura this morning (May 08).