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'We are going to die': Food shortage grapples Lanka amid economic crisis

Sri Lanka is facing a dire shortage of foreign exchange, fuel and medicines, and economic activity has slowed to a crawl

Lanka's Parliament defeats no-trust motion against President Rajapaksa

Ruling party wins deputy speaker's election; two lawmakers arrested

Lankan Parliament defeats no-trust motion against President Gotabaya

The motion by Opposition Tamil National Alliance to suspend Parliament's standing orders in order to debate an expression of displeasure over Gotabaya was defeated with 119 MPs voting against it

Sri Lanka: Failing economy forces auto drivers to sell flags at Galle Face

Faced with economic hardship, Colombo-based taxi and auto drivers are now forced to sell the national flag at the protest site Galle Face for their livelihood

Sri Lanka protests seeking political change should continue, says new PM

The Prime Minister said the 'Gota Go Gama' protest should be continued to bring a change in the political system in the country and let the country's youth take the responsibility to lead

Gotabaya urges lawmakers to work together to solve Lankan 'dire straits'

In his remarks on the occasion of Vesak Poya Day, the President said: "We must be mindful of the current situation and unite around a programme that can deliver a fair determination to all"

Power dynasty crumbles: How Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family fell from grace

With one brother president, another prime minister and three more family members cabinet ministers, it appeared that Rajapaksa clan had consolidated its grip on power in Sri Lanka

Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka denies stopping issuance of visas

The High Commission said the disruption was caused by operational difficulties due to the inability of Visa Wing staff and it was striving to return to its normal functioning soon

Indian envoy calls on new Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe, discusses crisis

Wickremesinghe, 73, was sworn-in as Sri Lanka's 26th prime minister on Thursday to stabilise the country's debt-ridden economy and end the political turmoil

Will not take any post in a govt with President Rajapaksa: Sarath Fonseka

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka on Thursday categorically refused to accept any post in a government headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Fonseka, who is credited with the annihilation of the LTTE, strongly condemned any attempt to mislead the public through false propaganda after it was reported that the President had contacted Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP to offer premiership to him. I categorically refuse to accept any post in a government headed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa, he said. In a statement on his official Facebook account, Fonseka strongly condemned any attempt to mislead the public through false propaganda. I, too, stand unconditionally on the main demands of the entire Sri Lankan nation through a peaceful, non-violent people's struggle. Field Marshal Fonseka said he is extremely sensitive to the demands of the anti-government protesters at Galle Face, close to the Presidential Secretariat, who have raised their voices on behalf of the country, the public, and future ...

Where is Sri Lanka headed next after Gotabaya Rajapaksa refuses to resign

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is refusing to step down, and the opposition has declined his offers of a unity government without constitutional change that would reduce the powers of the presidency.

Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa ready to abolish executive presidency

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced that he is ready to abolish the executive presidency after discussing the issue with the Opposition regarding the formation of the new government

Sri Lanka extends curfew till Thursday as protests intensify in many areas

As the nationwide protests refuse to die down, Sri Lankan authorities have extended the curfew until 7 am on Thursday.A number of violent incidents have been reported after pro-government groups clashed with anti-government protesters on Monday, leaving eight people dead and over 200 injured.A nationwide curfew was imposed from Monday until Wednesday, which was extended by one more day.Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry on Tuesday ordered the country's armed forces to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others following a day of violent clashes.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also urged people to remain calm, and refrain from violence and acts of revenge against others, adding that all efforts will be made to restore political stability through consensus."I appeal and urge people to remain calm & stop violence & acts of revenge against citizens, irrespective of political affiliations. All efforts will be made to restore political stability through ...

Sri Lanka's Speaker asks President to summon Parliament immediately

There are provisions for the Speaker to summon the House just to discuss the present crisis only, Serjeant- at Arms Narenda Fernando told Daily Mirror

World Bank expresses grave concern over violence, crisis in Sri Lanka

The developments come even as nationwide protests against the government have intensified over the past few days resulting in an increase in clashes with the security forces deployed at protest sites

Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew; deploys army in Colombo amid protests

Curfew was imposed islandwide with immediate effect until further notice, a police spokesperson was quoted as saying by the local media.

Sri Lankan rights body summons top brass to explain reason for emergency

In a special Cabinet meeting on Friday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from Friday midnight.

Sri Lankan govt defends imposition of emergency amid backlash from Oppn

The Sri Lankan government on Saturday defended imposing a state of emergency, saying it was required to tackle the unprecedented economic crisis plaguing the country

President Rajapaksa under fire for imposing emergency in Sri Lanka

The state of emergency gives the police and the security forces sweeping power to arbitrarily arrest and detain people

Sri Lanka parliament meets after Opposition submits no-trust motion

Sri Lanka's Parliament on Wednesday convened for a crucial session after the main Oppn party submitted no-confidence motions against Rajapaksa for mishandling the country's worst economic crisis.