Current political situation in Sri Lanka-All the cabinet ministers have decided to resign from their positions
All the cabinet ministers have decided to resign from their positions. Mr. Matya Vijayadasa Rajapaksa mentioned that this decision was taken to allow the all-party government.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka -India is ready to give military support to Rajapaksha Family
Former minister Subramaniam Swamy, a leader of the Indian Bharatiya Janata Party, has suggested that if support is needed to save the Rajapaksa family, the Indian Army should be dispatched. Posting a note on his Twitter account, he has indicated that if Indian military support is needed for the Rajapaksas, India should provide it. Both Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa came to power in a free election and with majority power, so India should not allow such a legitimate government to be overthrown by a mob. However, the Indian High Commission in Colombo states that the relevant opinion is not the position of the Indian government and rejects the request.
Fuel is transported to IOC filling stations 24 hours a day
Ceylon Petroleum Private Tanker Drivers Association has taken steps to transport fuel for Ceylon IOC filling stations all over the island 24 hours a day. Its joint secretary Mr. Shanta Silva said that fuel will be transported to Cipetco filling stations only for essential services. Mr. Shelton Fernando, President of the All Ceylon Petrol Station Owners Association, said that 90% to 95% of petrol stations are currently closed without fuel.
Economic and political crisis in Sri Lank- Only 500 buses in the country will be in service
Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association says due to the fuel crisis in the country buses will not run properly today (11). Its chairman, Mr Gemunu Wijeratne, said that today the bus service across the island is limited to around 500 buses. The director-general of the National Transport Commission, Dr Nilan Miranda, said that the inter-provincial bus service has also been limited due to the fuel crisis.
Gas price increase from 50 rupees from today
Effective from today (11), the 12.5 kg liter gas cylinder has been increased by 50 rupees. Accordingly, the revised price is Rs.4,910. Leetro Company also assures that gas will be continuously distributed from today. The distribution of gas is coordinated through the Special Task Force Police and has been advised to avoid unnecessary hoarding.
The President officially announces that he is resigning from the position
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been officially informed by Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa that he will resign from the office of President as stated earlier. The Prime Minister’s Media Unit confirms this. President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa had previously informed the speaker that he would resign from the presidency on the 13th.
The current situation in Sri Lanka-Parliament Ministers is resigning from their posts. List of ministers resigning
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe decided to resign from his post yesterday evening. The Prime Minister’s Media Unit says that the resignation will take place as per the decision taken by the party leaders. Meanwhile, all party leaders have informed that President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa should resign from office. They made this request at the party leaders’ meeting chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Rauf Hakeem, who attended the party leader’s meeting, said that after that, according to the constitution, the speaker will assume the duties of the temporary presidency. Mr Sudeva Hettiarachi Director General of Presidential Media has resigned Mr Sudeva Hettiarachi, Director General of Presidential Media, has resigned from that position. He has informed his resignation by sending a letter to the President’s Secretary Gamini Senarath. Mr Bandhula Gunawardena the Minister of Transport and Mass Media has resigned The Minister of Transport and Mass Media Mr Bandhula Gunawardena has resigned from the ministerial position. He said that he will work as an independent member of Parliament in the future. Mahinda Amaraweera Agriculture Minister has resigned Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has decided to resign from his post. He mentions that he will leave the post of minister after officially receiving the stock of fertilizers brought to Sri Lanka under Indian loan assistance. Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have resigned Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have resigned from their ministerial posts.
Protesters entered the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last night and set it on fire, Was his sick wife inside the house?
Protesters also entered the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last night and set it on fire. Unofficial reports say that the Prime Minister’s wife was already in the house after her illness, but the Prime Minister was not in the house at that time. The security forces tried hard to prevent the protesters from entering the house, and several injured journalists were hospitalized.
People entered and took the power inside the Temple tree palace
The protestors have also surrounded the temple tree place building in Colombo and are holding protests after trying many times. They protested and forced the Prime Minister to resign. All the guards near the Temple Tree palace have been broken and the protestors are standing near the last gate for hours. Finally, It was reported that a group of people entered it and hoisted the national flag in the building.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to resign from his position
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena says that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to resign from his position. Accordingly, the Speaker announced yesterday night in a press conference that the President will resign from his office on Wednesday, July 13th.