Protestors take over Temple Trees

A group of protestors have entered the Temple Trees premises and have taken over the premises.

Party Leaders decide to inform President to resign

It was decided in the Party Leader’s meeting that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa should resign immediately.

SJB boycotts PM’s meeting; attends Speaker’s meeting

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will attend the party leaders meeting convened by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene though the party had boycotted the meeting held by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe,Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

Party leaders to attend meeting with Speaker shortly

All Party leaders are scheduled to meet shortly at a meeting organised by the Speaker of Parliament to decide on the next steps to be taken to resolve the situation in the country,Prime MInister’s Office said.

Religious dignitaries urge President to announce resignation officially

Religious leaders have urged President Gotagaya Rajapaksa to announce official resignation immediately reiterating his mandate was negated by the people now.

Retail liquor outlets to close from 5.00 pm today

The Commissioner General of Excise has ordered all retail liquor sales outlets in the country to be closed from 5.00 pm today.

54 trains reach Fort station: Station Masters’ Union

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLSMU) said 54 trains have reached Colombo Fort railway station so far from other provinces exceeding the maximum passenger capacity.

People protest outside Carlton House

A large number of people have gathered outside Carlton House in Tangalle and are engaged in a protest.

Who left on these two naval ships?

A video is being shared on social media showing a group of persons boarding into two naval ships of the Sri Lanka Navy anchored at the Colombo Port.

PM calls for emergency party leaders meeting

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has called an emergency meeting with the participation of party leaders to discuss the current situation and to find an immediate solution, the Prime Minister’s Media Division said.

32 injured including two cops admitted to CNH

Reports said 32 people, including two policemen were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) following the unrest at the ’GotaGoGama’ struggle.

SLPP MPs ask President to resign

A group of MPs from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) requests President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign from office, Daily Mirror learns.

Protestors enter Presidential Secretariat

Thousands of protestors have entered the Presidential Secretariat in Fort a short while ago, amid cheers and applause.

Protesters attack MP Rajitha Senaratne

Former Minister and SJB MP Rajitha Senaratne was attacked by protesters during an ongoing protest in Colombo.

Protesters enter President’s House in Fort

The protesters who have broken the police baricades at Chatham street in Colombo Fort have entered the President’s House a short while ago.

Sajith Premadasa admitted to hospital with a viral flu

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo with the viral flu, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara confirmed to Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Protestors reach President’s House, police seen withdrawing

Thousands of protestors have reached the main entrance of the President’s House in Fort after putting down layers of barricades and the police were seen withdrawing from the area.

Protest underway at Galle Fort

A large number of protesters have been protesting at the Galle Fort where the second Test cricket match between Australia and Sri Lanka is being held at the Galle International Cricket Ground.

Inter Provincial bus owners support struggle

The Inter Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) has appealed to all bus owners to run their buses as much as they can to provide transportation for the people to participate in the struggle at the Galle Face.

Shots fired in the air to disperse protestors at Chatham Street

The police have fired bullets in the air to disperse the thousands of protestors who have gathered at Chatham Street, after they put down the third row of barricades towards the President’s official House in Fort.

Protesters at Chatham Street tear-gassed

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters gathered at the Chatham Street in Colombo a short while ago.

No schools until next Friday; open on July 18

School holidays will be allowed to all schools in the country until next Friday (15) from Monday (11), Education Ministry said.

Sarath Fonseka urges security forces to join people

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today urged security forces not to follow the orders of the top brass in the government and join the people to remove the country’s rulers out of power.

Tension prevails at railway stations

Tension has been reported at Galle, Matara and Kandy railway stations as stations were overcrowded and the angry commuters demanding station masters to operate trains despite the cancellation order.

Trains, buses back on service

All trains and buses have resumed their operations as usual from this morning.

No money to buy fuel

The Central Bank has been compelled to print money in order to prevent a total breakdown of fuel supply in the country, as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), does not have sufficient rupees to buy dollars for fuel purchases, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.

LP Gas categorised as essential commodity

Through an extraordinary gazette notification, the Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas has been made an essential commodity.

Main opposition to set up a steering committee: Kiriella

The main opposition has set up a steering committee as the first step in its attempt to form an all-party government, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said in a statement.

Police curfew lifted

The Police curfew which was imposed in several police divisions in the Western Province with effect from 9 pm yesterday, had been lifted.

Decision to open schools next week will be made today: Edu. Ministry

The decision of opening schools next week will be announced today, the Education Ministry said.