Current Situation in Sri Lanka-The government imposed a curfew from noon today with immediate effect
Curfew has been activated throughout the Colombo district from noon today with immediate effect. The Government Information Department announces that it will be in operation until 5:00 am tomorrow. Acting President Ranil Wickramasinghe has implemented this curfew.
If the President and the Prime Minister try to mislead the people, strict action will be taken -Inter-University Students’ Union
If the President and the Prime Minister try to mislead the people, strict action will be taken, says the Inter-University Students’ Union. Its convener, Mr Wasantha Mudalige, states that those measures may be more dangerous than the protests held in Colombo last Saturday. BBC service has reported this stating the Inter-university student body convener. But the public has mixed opinions about these protesters’ actions now “Kill this germ. It is worse than Covid. Can’t wait any longer” some commented “So take it, you bastards. You have already destroyed the presidential residence, Temple Tree mansion, the presidential secretariat and the prime minister’s office. Those are the resources of the country. I blame you for the destruction done to the country” Lanka C News
The political Crisis in Sri Lanka-JVP the political party which has a ‘history’ starting to leading to the Sri Lankan Protest
A protest was held in front of the Parliament and front of the Speaker’s official residence yesterday. A video circulating on social media in which the member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, Mr K.D. Lalkantha invites the people of the country to come and raid the Parliament. Mr Lalkantha mentions that the final protests will be carried out through the siege of the Parliament. Mr Sunil Handunnetty can also be seen at that place. Meanwhile, the public has started to criticise the protest due to the intervention of the JVP. The political party led the country into a massive disaster decades ago.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka-The Sri Lanka Bar Association paying attention to the protester’s statements about ignoring the law and the Constitution of the country
The Sri Lanka Bar Association draws attention to the statements made by the members of the protest groups, which are felt to undermine the rule of law and the constitutionality of the Constitution. Issuing a statement, they point out that ignoring the Constitution, which is the framework by which Sri Lanka is governed, is not good for the country or the people. Therefore, respect for the rule of law is essential to the life of the community, according to the announcement. Under this situation public has started to criticise the many activities by the protesters.
Current Situation in Sri Lanka-Curfew for Western province and state of emergency throughout the island
Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe has announced the imposition of a curfew in the Western Province and the imposition of state of emergency throughout the island. The Prime Minister has also asked the security forces to arrest people who behave riotously and their vehicles.
A clash has broken out between two groups in the Galle Face protests
A clash has broken out between two groups in the Galle Face protests area of Colombo. As a result, 4 people with cut injuries have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital. A hospital spokesman stated that all the injured are receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital. Four people aged 15, 17, 18, 20 years have been injured.
Sri Lankas in the Maldives requesting not to give protection to Sri Lankan President
Foreign media reports that the president of Sri Lanka, Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is now staying in the Maldives. Also, a protest is conducted demanding that he not give protection to the President in the Maldives. The protesters are demanding that Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa be extradited to Sri Lanka again. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s national organizer former minister Basil Rajapaksa has left the country. The BBC reports that he is on his way to America. However, yesterday he arrived at the Katunayake airport to travel to America, but he turned back due to the opposition.
The prices of bakery products have increased
The prices of bakery products including bread have increased since midnight yesterday (12). Accordingly, the price of 450-gram bread will increase by 20 rupees to 190 rupees. The bakery owners association said that the price of other bakery products will be increased by 10 rupees.
The Economic Crisis in the country -The instability of the country is an obstacle to the IMF negotiations..- Central Bank Governor to Reuters
Mr Nandalal Weerasinghe of the Central Bank mentions that the political instability in the country will hinder the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. Commenting on the Reuters news service, he has indicated that a stable political situation will be necessary to obtain the extended credit facility requested from the International Monetary Fund as a remedy for the country’s economic crisis. He says that the situation should be brought about quickly and that it will be easy to proceed with the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. He also said that if the economic crisis in this country is solved, it will be possible to solve fuel gas and other crises. He further said that he is negotiating with India for a financial exchange of one billion dollars.
Political Crisis in Sri Lanka- The president is not allowed to enter America, and India is also not allowed to land the aeroplane -Foreign Media
The visa application submitted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for going to America has been rejected. The Indian newspaper ‘The Hindu’ reports this citing the American Embassy in Colombo. The embassy spokesperson has mentioned that visas are not given back as visitors to those who have renounced their American citizenship and visas are given only under very special circumstances such as sudden death of a family member or medical treatment. Meanwhile, it is reported that the President is hoping to go to India in a plane belonging to the Sri Lankan Air Force, but India has refused to allow the plane to land there.