The Indian High Commission in Colombo yesterday (May 10) denied several reports circulating in social media that certain political persons  and their families have fled to India.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today said it would continue technical level discussions with Sri Lanka to be prepared for policy discussions when a new government is formed.

The South Asian nation of Sri Lanka is experiencing an unprecedented economic collapse that has pushed the government into a deep crisis.

Four people have been injured following a shooting close to the residence of the Chairman of the Rathgama Pradeshiya Sabha, the Police Spokesperson said.

The Curfew currently in place has been extended until 7:00 AM Thursday (May 12).

Armed forces have been given the order to open fire at anyone looting public property or causing harm to others, announced the Defence Ministry today (May 10).

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has urged the general public to remain calm and stop acts of violence and revenge, irrespective of political affiliations.

Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon was assaulted by a group near Beira Lake this afternoon (May 10).

A protest has broken out, outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have sought refuge there after the violent clashes which erupted yesterday (May 09).

Defying a nationwide curfew in Sri Lanka, a few hundred protesters continued to chant slogans against the government Tuesday, a day after violent clashes saw the resignation of the prime minister who is blamed, along with his brother, the president, for leading the country into its worst economic crisis in decades.

Angry Sri Lankans have attacked a number of homes and other property owned by ruling party Ministers, MPs, and even local government members.

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.