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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.

Sri Lanka's Opposition hands no-trust motions against President, govt

The Parliament meets today for the first of eight sittings this month

Sri Lankan prez urges parties to set aside differences and work together

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Sunday appealed to the worried citizens to join hands to steer a "pro-people struggle", amidst growing demands for his government's immediate resignation

Sri Lanka's powerful Buddhist clergy threatens to issue anti-govt decree

The Buddhist clergy has decided to come out to press for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to make way for an interim government

Sri Lanka's Gotabaya asks parties to show majority for interim govt bid

A delegation from former president Maithripala Sirisena's SLFP met him in the morning to press for their demand on the formation of the interim government

HC Baglay reiterates India's continued commitment to support Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst economic crises resulting in widespread protests against the Rajapaksa family leaders, including President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and PM Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan crisis 'man-made problem, warning signs ignored': Expert

In an interview with Amsterdam based think tank EFSAS last week, Moore said the Sri Lankan economic crisis is almost entirely caused by government decisions that were extremely unwise