Sudarshani Fernandopulle resigns as State Minister

State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle has tendered her resignation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

4 new Ministers sworn in

Four new ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago, hours after the entire cabinet of ministers resigned amidst a severe political instability.

Public protests continue including in front of MR’s house in Tangalle

Several public protests are being carried out in most parts of the country against the government and the current economic crisis.

Cabraal resigns as CBSL Governor

Ajith Nivard Cabraal said today he had tendered his resignation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

President invites all parties to accept ministerial posts

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invites all political parties representing Parliament to accept ministerial posts and join in finding solutions to the national crisis.

Letter circulating of Sajith to be sworn in as PM is fake: SJB

The document which is being circulated on social media which says Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa will be sworn in as Prime Minister shortly is a fake one, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma said.

Public help sought to locate two wanted over setting fire on buses in Mirihana protest

The Police yesterday released photographs of two suspects wanted in connection with causing damage to public property and setting fire to buses during a protest near President’s residence in Mirihana.

Prez invites Wimal, Udaya and Vasu to re-join govt.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited MPS Wimal Weerawansa, Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Udaya Gammanpila and Tiran Alles to re-join the government when they met him on Saturday.

All public transport services back to normal

All transport services, including trains, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), and private buses, resumed their services from 6.00 am today after the police curfew imposed by the government on Saturday has been lifted

President to accept cabinet resignations today

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to accept the resignation letters of the cabinet of ministers today once it is officially handed over to him by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Economic crisis messed up into a political crisis: Ranil

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the current economic crisis has been messed up and has turned into a political crisis.

Cabinet resigns, interim govt. soon

Amidst rising public anger against the government, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday agreed to form an interim government, inviting opposition parties to join in, to bring immediate political stability.

Namal resigns from all his portfolios

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Namal Rajapaksa has resigned from all his portfolios, sources confirmed.

No decision yet to extend ongoing curfew

No decision has been taken yet to extend the ongoing island-wide curfew beyond 6 am tomorrow, Senior Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said.

SLR ‘willing to comply’ after shocking suspension

The suspended office-bearers of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) have said that they are ready to comply with any inquiry or investigation, after the Ministry of Sports made a sudden decision to temporarily suspend SLR’s registration on April 1.

Revoke suppressive laws and regulations: JVP urges Govt.

While expressing that the curfew and state of emergency were brought in to suppress and intimidate civilians, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today called the government to revoke the suppressive laws and regulations.

PM’s office says MR has not resigned, sources confirm new cabinet soon

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Office said a short while ago that Mahinda Rajapaksa had not resigned as the Prime Minister. Sources however said that it will be a new cabinet which will be sworn in, with opposition members in it.

Roshan Mahanama joins public protest in Colombo

Former Sri Lankan cricket legend Roshan Mahanama today joined  a peaceful public protest in Colombo against the prevailing situation in the country.

Certain people controlling economy should stand down: Mahela

Certain people controlling the economy of this country have lost the people’s confidence and must stand down, former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardena said.

MR likely to step down as PM in new interim govt.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is likely to step down from his position in the coming hours after both he and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to form an All Party interim government, the Daily Mirror learns.

PUCSL approves lesser than 5 hour powercut tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved the power shedding for tomorrow.

4,643 teacher  appointments before next school term begins: Edu. Ministry Secy.

All arrangements have been made to appoint 4,643 teacher trainees who have entered the National Institute of Education (NIE) from 2017 to 2019, the Education Ministry Secretary, Prof. Kapila Perera said.

Man commits suicide in front of President’s house in Mirihana

A 53-year-old male has committed suicide in front of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s house in Mirihana a short while ago, police said.

Social media ban to be lifted

The ban of social media platforms will be lifted at 3.30 today, the Ministry of Technology said.

Air India scales down flights to SL due to poor demand

Air India on Sunday said it will reduce its India-Sri Lanka services from 16 flights per week currently to 13 flights per week from April 9 due to poor demand.

Namal’s wife, in laws leave country

The wife of Minister Namal Rajapaksa, Limini Rajapaksa and her parents have left the country today morning, amidst rising public protests against the government, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sanga says some trying to take undue advantage of situation

Former Sri Lankan Cricketer Kumar Sangakkara said that Sri Lankans are going through one of the toughest times imaginable and that the people and their future must be protected and provided for.

Pakistan parliament deputy speaker blocks vote seeking PM Khan’s ouster

The deputy speaker of Pakistan’s parliament on Sunday blocked a vote on a measure seeking to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying it was against the constitution.

Protesting Uni. students tear gassed in Peradeniya

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse students from the University of Peradeniya who were engaged in a protest in Kandy today defying the curfew.

All Catholic schools to be closed next week

All Catholic schools in the island will be closed next week because of the present situation, Director Catholic schools , Fr. Gemunu Dias said.