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.

Economic crisis to test Sri Lanka’s largest banks’ resilience

The ongoing economic crisis, the worst Sri Lanka has ever seen in its post-independence history, would test the country’s largest banks’ resilience, as Fitch Ratings on Monday said their asset quality, earnings, capitalisation and liquidity could come under tremendous pressure, when the operating conditions deteriorate.

Producer prices hit a fresh high of 76% in May

Sri Lanka’s producer prices rose by an exponential 75.9 percent in the 12 months to May 2022, rising the most from the 52.4 percent hit in April.

T-56 firearm, magazines stolen from soldier by protesters during unrest near Parliament

A T-56 firearm and two magazines containing 60 rounds of live ammunition, which were in the possession of a soldier during unrest near Parliament last night, were stolen by the protesters, police said.

84 people hospitalised after yesterday’s clashes

The number of people injured during the clashes which erupted yesterday had increased to 84 and admitted to the Colombo National Hospital (CNH).

Prospects of SL securing IMF bailout remain bright despite political unrest

Despite the current leadership vacuum in the country, a reputed economist remains optimistic of the prospects of Sri Lanka securing a rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by September-October and following a staff-level agreement expected in about three weeks.

GR does not depart Maldives, awaits private jet

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has not departed for Singapore on the scheduled Singapore Airlines flight from Male to Singapore but instead will now await to travel on a private aircraft, the Daily Mirror exclusively learns.

Ukrainian President blames Russia for causing the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for causing the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka as he pointed out that blocking of food products during the invasion of Ukraine has resulted in unrest all around the world.

75 admitted to NHC following clashes today

At least 75 persons including members of the security forces were injured during clashes which erupted today, hospital sources said.

All should take immediate action to find solutions in democratic manner: Medical Administrators

All parties should take immediate action to find solutions in a democratic manner respecting the constitution and maintaining law and order, the Association of Medical Administrators (AMA) said.

Trains to operate after 5 a.m. tomorrow

Train services will resume tomorrow morning at 5.00 a.m after the prevailing curfew is lifted, the Railways General Manager (GMR) Dhammika Jayasundara said.

Islandwide curfew to be imposed till 5 am tomorrow

A Gazette Notification has been issued by acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe imposing islandwide curfew till 5am tomorrow (14) from 12 midnight today.

’Protect the Parliament’- RW issues order to security forces

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued orders to the security forces to protect the Parliament from protestors who were attempting to take it under control.

Gazette issued declaring RW acting President

The Gazette Extraordinary has been issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, appointing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to exercise, perform & discharge the powers, duties & functions of the Office of President with effect from July 13, 2022.​

Tense situation erupts near Parliament as clashes erupt

A tense situation has erupted near Parliament as clashes have erupted between Security forces and the protestors with several injured from both sides, Daily Mirror reporters on ground have reported.

Church of Ceylon calls for everyone to exercise discernment and restraint

The Church of Ceylon called for responsible conduct from all those who are wielding powers, the youth who are seeking change and the security forces and police who are expected to maintain the peace to exercise discernment and restraint at this crucial time.

Wasantha Samarasinghe attacked at Galle Face protest site

National Trade Union Coordination Centre Convenor Wasantha Samarasinghe was reportedly attacked at the Galle Face protest site today.

Restore law and order in the country immediately: SLPP

Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) has called on the acting President and the law enforcement authorities to restore law and order immediately in the country.