The World Bank says it is ready to provide emergency support to Sri Lanka and protect the vulnerable people amidst the unprecedented economic crisis in the country.

Four more MPs including Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan were sworn in as State Ministers yesterday (April 19) before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

A four-member committee has been appointed by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) to investigate yesterday’s (April 19) Rambukkana shooting, which left one person dead and dozens injured.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require “adequate assurances” that the island country’s debts can be put on a sustainable path.

A protest staged in the area of Balapitiya has completely blocked vehicular movement on the Galle Road this morning (April 20).

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa told Parliament yesterday (April 19)  that the government had lost its moral right to govern the country.

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said the 19th Amendment to the Constitution should be implemented with essential and timely amendments to establish socio economic and political stability to address the issues of the people.

The United Nations Resident coordinator for Sri Lanka, Hanaa-Singer Hamdy states that she was deeply concerned by reports of harm to protestors in Rambukkana.

The United States has condemned all forms of violence against protesters.

Sri Lanka police shot dead a protester and wounded 24 others on Tuesday in the first fatal clash with residents demonstrating against the government over a crippling economic crisis.

The Police have fired tear gas to disperse protestors who are blocking the Rambukkana Railway Crossing for over 15 hours.

The price of a loaf of 450g bread will be increased by Rs. 30.00 with effect from midnight today (April 19), the Bakery Owners’ Association says.

Bus fares will be increased in Sri Lanka by 35 percent from tonight (April 19).

Prima has decided to increase the price of a kilogram of Wheat Flour by Rs. 40/- with effect from today (April 19).

Several protests are taking place against the fuel price hike and the shortage of fuel across many areas in Sri Lanka today (April 19).

Sri Lanka is barreling toward a “series of defaults” as it stops paying its foreign debts, Moody’s Investors Service warned in a downgrade of the country’s credit rating.