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.

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).

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

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.

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