China’s Ambassador to visit East next month

25 Apr 2022

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China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong who visited the northern province of Sri Lanka recently said he would undertake a similar visit to the eastern part of the country next month.

MR will not resign, Gammanpila’s claims are a lie - PM’s Office

25 Apr 2022

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has not informed any groups that he will resign from the premiership as he still holds the majority seats in Parliament, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office told Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Court prevents Cabraal from leaving country for another case

25 Apr 2022

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The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s court today issued an order preventing former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from leaving the country over an alleged financial irregularities took place while he was serving as Central Bank Governor in 2014.

SL’s negotiations with IMF will unavoidably impact securing USD 2.5 bn from China

25 Apr 2022

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Sri Lanka’s ongoing negotiations with the IMF will unavoidably impact its discussions with China for securing US $ 2.5 billion, China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong​ said.

CWC to vote against Govt.: Jeevan Thondaman

25 Apr 2022

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Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has collectively taken a decision to vote against the present government, CWC General Secretary former state minister Jeevan Thondaman said.

IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability

21 Apr 2022

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The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require ’’adequate assurances’’ that the island country’s debts can be put on a sustainable path.

President urges citizens to refrain from violence as they protest

20 Apr 2022

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today urged all citizens to refrain from violence as they protest and assured an impartial and transparent inquiry into the Rambukkana violence.

BASL calls for an independent investigation into Rambukkana shooting incident

19 Apr 2022

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The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday requested for an independent investigation into Rambukkana shooting incident.

STF deployed in Rambukkana, situation tense

19 Apr 2022

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The STF has been deployed in Rambukkana as protestors continue to protest in the area.

Police confirm they opened fire on protestors in Rambukkana

19 Apr 2022

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Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa has confirmed that the police have opened fire in Rambukkana after a group of protestors and police clashed in an attempt to disperse the protestors.

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UPDATE - One dead, 24 injured from gunshot injuries as protestors and police clash in Rambukkana

19 Apr 2022

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One person has died and 24 people injured from gun shot injuries after protestors and police clashed in Rambukkana this afternoon.

Police fire tear gas on Rambukkana protestors

19 Apr 2022

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The Police have fired tear gas to disperse protestors who are blocking the Rambukkana Railway Crossing for over 15 hours.

Lawyers urge CJ not to list Magistrate Thilina Gamage to hear Galle Face protest case

19 Apr 2022

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A group of lawyers has requested Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya not to list any action instituted by police against the peaceful protesters at the Galle Face Green being heard before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage.

Pilliyan to be sworn in as State Minister

19 Apr 2022

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Batticaloa District MP and Leader of the TMVP, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilliyan will be sworn in as the State Minister of Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today evening.

President accepts not providing chemical fertilizer was a mistake

18 Apr 2022

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa admitted today that he made a mistake by banning chemical farming, and therefore he decided to re-introduce it. He also said the government should have reached out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a programme much earlier.

Fort police files report regarding Galle Face protest

18 Apr 2022

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The Colombo Fort Police today filed a facts report pertaining to the public protest which has been continuing in the Galle Face green area.

Lawyers seek travel ban on Basil Rajapaksa

18 Apr 2022

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A group of lawyers led by President’s Counsel Maithri Gunaratne today sought an order directing the Controller of Immigration and Emigration to prevent former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Treasury Secretary S.R. Attygalle from leaving the country.

Party Leaders agree to table 19A in Parliament again

18 Apr 2022

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Political party leaders in a meeting held with the Speaker this afternoon has agreed to table the 19th Amendment once again, in a move to abolish the 20th Amendment, the Daily Mirror learns.

PM absent at swearing in of new cabinet

18 Apr 2022

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was absent at the swearing in of the new cabinet of ministers, sending strong signals that he is unhappy with the latest political decisions made at this juncture.

Travel ban on Cabraal further extended

18 Apr 2022

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court today further extended its order preventing former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from leaving the country until May 2.