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).



Chief Prelates call for immediate solutions to issues

The Chief Prelates have once again issued a joint statement calling for immediate action to be taken to ensure political, social, and economic stability in the country and to safeguard the public.



No water canon vehicle imported under Indian credit line – Indian High Commission

Indian High Commission in Colombo today denied reports that a water canon vehicle being imported by Sri Lankan Government under a credit line extended by Government of India.



Samagi Jana Balawegaya extends support to Bar Association’s proposals

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Samagi Jana Sandanaya have decided to extend support to a series of proposals put forward by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) which includes the abolishment of the Executive Presidency.