Slain Japanese PM’s funeral tomorrow; SL declares day of mourning

Tomorrow, the country will observe a state of mourning as a mark of respect to the longest served late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

No train fare revision to take effect from tomorrow

The revised train fares will not come to effect from tomorrow (12) morning as was said previously, the Railway Department said.

President informs PM he will resign as announced

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he will be resigning as previously announced.

More than 1.5mn litrs of fuel distributed so far: LIOC MD

More than 1.5 million litres of petrol and diesel have been released for distribution so far from the oil terminal at Trincomalee, Manoj Gupta, Managing Director, Lanka IOC PLC said.

Trains, SLTB buses run as usual, limited private buses

Even though trains are in operation as usual, buses only take a limited turn owing to unavailability of fuel.

India denies report of sending Indian troops to SL

The Indian High Commission in Colombo categorically denied speculative reports in sections of media and social media about India sending her troops to Sri Lanka.

Remours of troops heading to Galle Face are false- MoD

Ministry of Defence has categorically denied social media reports claiming that a large number of military personnel are heading towards Galle Face protest site.

Army responds to shooting at entrance of President’s House

The Sri Lanka Army said today that Army troops fired a few rounds to the air and the sidewalls of the main gate entrance to the President’s House on Saturday preventing the entry of the protesters into the compound, and did not intend on causing deliberate harm to the protesters.

India must give military help to Sri Lanka if requested - Swamy

Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Dr Subramanian Swamy said India must give military help to Sri Lanka.

Bring those responsible before law regardless of their status: Karu Jayasuriya

While condemning the attack on a group of journalists and the torching of the personal residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya called for those responsible to be brought before the law regardless of their status or standing.

Pope Francis appeals for peace for SL

Pope Francis has renewed his appeal for peace in Sri Lanka today.

BASL urges smooth transition of power

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today urged the politicians to allow immediate transition of power after understanding the gravity of the country’s current situation.

Struggle should go ahead until new govt. formed with new mandate: JVP

Claiming that the struggle should not be given up even after the resignation of the President and the Prime Minister, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today it should continue until a new government is formed with a new mandate to reap the true benefit of the victory.

Ship carrying 3,700 metric tonnes of LP gas arrives

The first ship carrying 3,700 metric tonnes of LP gas has arrived in the island this afternoon.

India always stands with Sri Lanka, no refugee crisis at the moment: Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India has been providing assistance to Sri Lanka and is monitoring the developments in the island nation adding that there is no refugee crisis now.

EU calls on all parties to focus on a peaceful, democratic transition in SL

The European Union (EU) today called on all parties to cooperate and focus on a peaceful, democratic and orderly transition in Sri Lanka.

Probe into PM’s private residence fire taken over by CID

The investigation into the incident of setting fire to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo last night has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), police said.

Bread may disappear from bakery shelves soon: Assn.

With the current crisis and precarious economic situation, bakery production including bread will come to an end in the next two or three days, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) President N.K. Jayawardena said. 

Dhammika Perera resigns as cabinet minister

Investment promotion Minister Dhammika Perera has resigned from his ministerial portfolio.

PUCSL to probe power cut on 5th Lane last night

The PUCSL said today an investigation will be launched over the power outage around 5th Lane, where the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is located, at the time it was attacked last night.

Three arrested over arson attack on PM’s private residence

Three persons have been arrested by the Kollupitiya Police in connection with the arson attack on Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe’s private house in Colombo last night, police said.

US urges SL leaders to work ‘quickly’ to address ‘discontent’

The United States on Sunday urged Sri Lankan leaders to act quickly to seek long-term solutions.

IMF hopes for resolution of SL crisis to allow bailout talks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it is hoping for a resolution to Sri Lanka’s political turmoil that will allow a resumption of talks for a bailout package after a violent day of protests.

LIOC resumes fuel distribution

The Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) said it has resumed its fuel distribution from today.

Litro gas shipment due today

The ship carrying 3,700 metric tonnes of gas is scheduled to reach the island today (10), the Litro Company said.

Protesters say they find millions of rupees inside President’s house

Protesters who stormed the President’s Residence in Fort yesterday reported to have recovered a large sum of money inside the mansion.

Shavendra urges for support to armed forces

At a time when an opportunity has arisen to resolve the crisis in the country peacefully and constitutionally, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva urged all citizens to give their support to the armed forces and the police in order to maintain peace in the country.

Harin and Manusha step down as cabinet ministers

Minister of Tourism and Lands Harin Fernando and Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said they have decided to step down from their ministerial portfolios with immediate effect.

BASL condemns burning of PM’s private residence

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka today condemned all acts of damage to property including the burning of the private residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

President to resign on Wednesday

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed him that he will resign from the Presidency on Wednesday (July 13).