The new cabinet has been sworn in under President Ranil Wickramasinghe. The government states that an interim cabinet was sworn in today. Except for one change in this cabinet, all the others are the ones who worked in the same… Read More
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-The Sri Lanka Bar Association has strongly condemned the forceful and violent attack on Galle Face protesters
The Sri Lanka Bar Association has strongly condemned the forceful and violent attack by the authorities on the protestors who were in Galle Face near the Presidential Secretariat last night (21). The Bar Association in a statement says that the… Read More
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-Mr Dinesh Gunawardena was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Mr Dinesh Gunawardena was sworn in as the new Prime Minister in front of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This morning (22) the swearing-in of the Prime Minister took place at the Prime Minister’s Office.
What happened today in Sri Lanka-The Human Rights Commission strongly condemns the attack on peaceful protesters in Galle Face
The Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission says that it strongly condemns the brutal and disgraceful attack by the army on the peaceful protestors around Galle Face this morning (22). Pointing out that this is a complete violation of the fundamental… Read More
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-A protest movement has started from the peththah area of Colombo to Galle Face
A protest movement has started from the peththah area of Colombo The protesters tried to go towards the Galle entrance from the presidential secretariat, but the road was blocked by the army and the police. The protest is being held… Read More
Current Situation in Sri Lanka-All of Colombo and its suburbs are currently under tight security with additional forces
All of Colombo and its suburbs are currently under tight security. Security has been strengthened by deploying roadblocks like additional police and army battalions. After a joint operation by the police and the army to the Galle face protest area,… Read More
The Sri Lankan military has taken control of the presidential secretariat in the capital after the “brutal beating” of protesters- Aljazeera
Many foreign media reports have been published regarding the events that took place in Colombo last night. Here is how Aljazeera reported it to the world. The Sri Lankan military has taken control of the presidential secretariat in the capital… Read More
A 2-week entry pass to Gotabaya
Quoting the Singapore immigration authorities, a 14-day short-term entry permit has been granted to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who came on a personal visit on July 14, foreign media has reported. India’s NDTV channel reported that Mr Rajapakse was… Read More
The American ambassador expresses deep concern about the actions taken against the Galle Face protestors
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka says that she is deeply concerned about the actions taken against the Galle Face protesters. Ambassador Julie Chung urges the authorities to exercise restraint. And the ambassador adds, that steps should be taken immediately… Read More
Nine arrested 2 hospitalised during the operation conducted at Galle face – The Police Media Spokesperson
Nine persons have been arrested during the operation conducted at Galle face The Police Media Spokesperson states that two people who were among the arrested people were injured and taken to the hospital. Police Media Spokesman Mr. Nihal Talduwa said… Read More
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