Airport entrance blocked preventing MPs leaving country

A group of youth from the Katunayake Free Trade Zone (FTZ) has blocked the entrance to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), preventing parliamentarians from leaving the country, the airport sources said.

Speaker asks President to summon Parliament immediately

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to summon Parliament as soon as possible to discuss the current situation, Parliament sources said today.

SL will face grave repercussions if govt. fails to protect rights of people: CCC

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) yesterday cautioned that the country would face grave repercussions, if immediate action is not taken to protect the fundamental rights of the people.

Gnana Akka’s house and shrine destroyed

The residence and shrine of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s personal shaman, Gnana Akka, were destroyed by the protesters’ attack in Anuradhapura last night.

Outward labour migration tops 100,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka’s outward labour migration has topped the 100,000 mark so far during the year, with an increasing number of Sri Lankans moving to take up foreign employment opportunities to escape from the worsening economic and political crises in the country.

Imaduwa PS Chairman dies following attack on his house

Chairman of the Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha A. V. Sarath Kumara was reported dead upon admission to hospital following an attack on his residence.

Stock market closed today

The Colombo Stock Exchange has declared today as a market holiday due to settlement difficulties.

1 police officer dies, over 200 admitted to NHC due to clashes

A 24-year old police officer has died and more than 210 persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital due to clashes that took place yesterday.

MR leaves Temple Trees

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Temple Trees early today morning after protestors had gathered for hours outside following a day of violence and clashes.

MP Kumara Welgama injured in attack

A vehicle in which SJB MP Kumara Welgama was travelling, was attacked by a group at Mahakumbura in Homagma last night.

Tourists instructed to use travel documents as curfew pass

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced yesterday that international travellers currently in the country should use their travel documents as a curfew pass.

World Bank concerned about “perpetration of violence”

The World Bank (WB) yesterday expressed grave concerns on the current status of Sri Lanka, as the protestors came under attack by the pro-government supporters.

Two killed, 8 hospitalised in shooting in Weeraketiya

Two persons have been killed and eight others were injured in a shooting incident in the Weeraketiya area, police said.

GR accepts MR’s resignation, gazette notice issued

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has accepted the resignation of his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister and a gazette notification has been issued by the Presidential Secretariat.

BASL condemns violence: Urges people not to resort to violence

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today condemned the violence which was launched by a mob which departed from Temple Trees, the official residence of the former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Gunshots fired in air outside Temple Trees to disperse protestors

The police have fired gunshots in the air outside Temple Trees to disperse the protestors who have gathered there since evening and continue to stay in the area despite being hit by several rounds of tear gas.

Curfew extended until Wednesday

The curfew which was imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm today (09) to 7.00 am tomorrow (10) in accordance with the provisions of Section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance, has been extended until 7.00 am on Wednesday (11), the Presidential Media Division announced.

Ancestral home of Rajapaksas set on fire in Medamulana

The ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Medamulana in Hambantota has been set on fire by a group of protestors a short while ago.

SLPP MPs houses under attack, vehicles burnt

The houses of several SLPP MPs have come under attack by the protestors and some have been set ablaze.

Islandwide curfew to be lifted at 7 am tomorrow

The islandwide curfew imposed today will be lifted at 7 am tomorrow, police said.

Protestors trying to forcibly enter Temple Trees, tear gas fired

A group of anti-government protestors who were forcibly trying to enter Temple Trees have been tear-gassed by the police a short while ago.

Over 157 hospitalised due to clashes

The number of people admitted to the Colombo National Hospital has risen to 157 following the violent situation that erupted in Colombo today.

MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala commit suicide

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Polonnaruwa District Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala has alledgely committed sucide.

People on the streets against the SLPP, govt. supporters attacked

A large number of people including the IUSF students are out on the roads in various parts of the country including in Colombo and voicing their strong protest against the Rajapaksas and government.

Islandwide liquor shops closed until further notice.

The Excise Department today announced that all the liquor shops in the island will be closed until further notice.

Three injured in shoot out in Nittambuwa

Three individuals were reportedly injured in a shoot out in Nittambuwa and have been admitted to the Wathupitiwala Hospital.

Leave of police officers cancelled

The Police Headquarters announced that leave for all ranks of police officers have been canceled with immediate effect due to the prevailing situation in the country.

Moratuwa Mayor’s house set on fire

The official residence of Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando in the Willorawatte area was set on fire by a group of anti government protestors.

Cabinet Ministers begin to resign

Cabinet Ministers have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from the Premiership.

MR RESIGNS!

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned from the Premiership a short while ago.