President of Sri Lanka is Staying in a Ship- Foreign media
Foreign News reports that the President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is currently on a ship anchored near Sri Lanka. Although the initial report stated that there was information about the presence of a navy vessel in Sri Lankan waters, it was later removed. The report also claims that the president is issuing announcements from an undisclosed location.
Protesters are JVP organizations..- Anura Kumara
Mr. Anura Dissanayake, the leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna states that the Galle face protests are a group of sub-organizations of their party. He says that organizations such as Socialist Youth Union, Socialist Students Union, Socialist Art Union etc were in the protest. He said that there is a big contradiction between the current composition of the parliament and the will of the people, and that is why it is more important to establish a new parliament as soon as possible. He further said that an interim administration is necessary until that opportunity is given and his party is ready to take over the country for that period.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has signed the resignation letter
The media reports that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has signed his letter of resignation from the office of President. The newspaper has reported in its original news that this letter has been signed with the date of July 13th, tomorrow. Accordingly, the speaker will announce the president’s resignation tomorrow.
Political crisis in Sri Lanka-Basil Rajapaksa, who came to Katunayake to leave the country, turns back again due to protest
Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who came to Katunayake Airport to go abroad, has turned back due to protests. It is reported that a large number of air passengers protested after his arrival. Meanwhile, immigration officials at Katunayake Airport are away from Seda Mawatha, passenger clearance. Meanwhile, immigration officials at Katunayake Airport are away from Seda Mawatha, passenger clearance. Sri Lanka Immigration Officers Association President K.A.A.S. Mr Kanugala said that he took this step because there is a possibility that the former political dignitaries who have been accused may use this Silk Road clearing terminal to leave the country in large numbers.
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.