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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (04) told The Island that he would not quit over the current political crisis. The SLPP government still had a comfortable majority in Parliament and he would therefore continue to be the…
The armed forces of Sri Lanka would always comply with the Constitution and the Army is no exception. The Army as a professional outfit is always prepared to provide security and protection to the State…
Protests have intensified against Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his Government with several protests being held in various parts of the country today. The public has engaged in peaceful public protests in several areas…
Sources say that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is making arrangements to step down in order to quell the popular opposition. When inquired about this from a powerful person in the government he stated that the…
STATEMENT ON ARRESTS, DETENTION AND TORTURE OF PERSONS AT THE MIRIHINA PUBLIC PROTEST ON 31st MARCH 2022 The Sri Lanka Collective Against Torture (SLCAT) condemns the arrests, detention and torture of protestors and by-standers at…
Following a written request from the Ministry of Defense, the Telecommunications Commission has announced that it has decided to suspend social networking sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Also, the date of…
The International Monetary Fund will initiate discussions with Sri Lankan authorities on a possible loan program in the coming days, IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice said on Thursday. Rice’s comments come as the Asian country seeks…
The Police Media Spokesman's Office stated that 45 people were arrested during the protest yesterday. However, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka said in a statement that the arrests were illegal. The HR Commission…
Thousands of people gathered near the Mirihana entrance to Nugegoda, the private residence of President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, yesterday (31) to protest against the current economic crisis. There, the people loudly protested, demanding the resignation of…
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is facing an impeachment motion from the opposition, was ready to address the nation, but was prevented from doing so by Pakistani military leaders and ISI intelligence chiefs, according…
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