Intervene to end political, economic crisis immediately: Karu Jayasuriya

It is the prime responsibility of all the political forces and the civil society to intervene It is the prime responsibility of all the political forces and the civil society to intervene perceptively and immediately to end the political and economic crisis currently faced by the motherland,National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said.perceptively and immediately to end the political and economic crisis.

Firm solutions imperative to overcome present political instability: GMOA

Firm and permanent solutions should be in place to overcome the present political instability in the country and to restore every sector, including health, while ensuring the basic needs of the people, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Interim President

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the Interim President before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at Valukarama temple in Kollupitiya a short while ago.

New President will be elected on July 20

The New President would be elected through Parliament on July 20 as decided by the party leaders on an earlier occasion, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said today.

Christian Council calls for urgent ‘United or All-Party Government’

The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) called on the Parliamentarians to respect and heed to the ’voice of the general public’ and to form a ’United or All-Party Government’ urgently to address and lift the nation from its fallen state of bankruptcy.

Political instability and worsening economic crisis hit hotels sector hard

The hotel sector in the country has lost the bulk of its business in a matter of days due to the irrational decision-making of the authorities.

Oil prices drop ahead of potential large United States rate hike

Oil prices fell yesterday as investors focused on the prospect of a large U.S. rate hike that could stem inflation but at the same time hit oil demand.

Parliament to meet tomorrow; new Prez to be elected within seven days: Speaker

Parliament will meet tomorrow as the official resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was made today, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.

GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSA RESIGNS

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned as the President of Sri Lanka, Speaker of Parliament announced a short while ago.

Exclusive fuel supply arrangements for healthcare workers from today: Ministry

The Health Ministry has decided to provide an exclusive fuel supply arrangements for the Health care workers from today.

Election the only solution to fulfil people’s true aspirations: JVP reiterates

Claiming that the struggle was not solely to expel President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) reiterated today that the country should be brought back to normalcy soon under an interim government and go for an election to fulfil people’s aspirations.

Speaker receives Prez’s resignation, official announcement to be made tomorrow

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said he had received a resignation letter from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa through the Singapore Embassy in Sri Lanka, a statement issued by the Speaker’s Office said.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa emails resignation letter to Speaker

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emailed his resignation letter to the Parliament Speaker but the official announcement is likely scheduled for tomorrow, the Daily Mirror learns.

Gazette amending duties, functions of Defence Ministry issued

An extraordinary gazette was issued, amending the duties and functions of the Defence Ministry by the powers vested by Ranil Wickremesinghe as the acting President.

Singapore confirms Prez arrives there

In response to media queries, the Singaporean Foreign Ministry confirmed that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been allowed entry into Singapore on a private visit.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Singapore

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who flew into Singapore from the Maldives on Thursday (July 14) evening, arrived on board a Saudia Airlines flight which touched down at Changi airport at 7.17pm, local time.

Waiting for resignation serves no purpose; elect new Prez through Parliament: JVP

Claiming that it was absurd waiting anymore for the President’s resignation, as he had fled the country disregarding his responsibility, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna said today Parliament had a right to elect a new President as per the Constitution.

I am ready to take up presidency:SF

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today said that he is ready to accept presidency if the majority members in Parliament elect him to the post.

Parliament sessions scheduled for tomorrow cancelled

Parliament will not meet tomorrow (15) as scheduled, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Armed forces empowered to use force to protect people, public property

The army said members of the Armed Forces and the Police have been empowered to enforce and maintain law and order of the country so as to protect the people, public property and the country at large at the expense of their own lives.

SJB to back NCM

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said it will back the No Confidence Motion (NCM) which SLFP is to bring in against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB MP Hector Appuharmy said today.

MR and Basil will not leave country until SC hears FR petition tomorrow

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Basil Rajapaksa today gave an undertaking through their lawyers that they will not leave the country until the Fundamental Rights petition filed against them is heard tomorrow.

Protesters brutally assault soldiers, steal two T-56 weapons along with ammunition: Army

The Sri Lanka Army said today that protesters had brutally assaulted two soldiers last night during the protests near Parliament and took two automatic T-56 assault rifles from their possession along with ammunition.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves the Maldives

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has departed from the Maldives a short while ago, on board a Saudi Airlines flight, the Daily Mirror learns.

Curfew imposed at 12 noon

Curfew will be imposed from 12 pm today till 5 am tomorrow within the Colombo District, the government information department announced.

SL’s fuel distribution will be expedited if LIOC distributes from Kolonnawa: Ananda Palitha

If Lanka IOC brought their fuel shipments to Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) Kolonnawa Terminal from the Dolphin Jetty, the fuel distribution system in the country would be faster than distributing from China Bay Petroleum, Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) convener and media spokesman Ananda Palitha said.

Not yet receive the resignation letter: Speaker

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that he has not yet received President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s letter of resignation.

Private jet arrives in Maldives to transport GR to Singapore

A private jet has landed in the Maldives capital Male a short while ago and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to depart the island country for Singapore, the Daily Mirror learns.

Exporters urge authorities to step up in ushering political and economic stability

Sri Lanka’s export community called on the government to step up its efforts in bringing the much-needed stability to the country’s political system and economy, which is crumbling at a fast pace.

Continuing to follow situation in Sri Lanka: UN Cheif

UN Secretary General António Guterres said he continues to follow the situation in Sri Lanka very closely.