No politicians or their families fled to India: Indian HC

The Indian High Commission in Colombo today denied several reports circulating in social media that certain political persons and their families have fled to India. .

Four injured in Negombo clash: Residents claimed some group attempted to initiate communal clash

A gang of mobs who broke into the Mahahunupitiya area in Negombo this evening attacked a group of residents of the area with sharp weapons and set fire to several vehicles, Police said.

Army Chief refutes Duminda Nagamuwa’s allegations

Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva denied a statement made by Duminda Nagamuwa of the Frontline Socialist Party saying that the Armed Forces are poised to shoot at the general public to provoke them.

No trains until further notice: GMR

Train services have been suspended until further notice, the Railways General Manager (GMR) announced today.

No countrywide blackout from CEB strike

The countrywide strike launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) United Trade Union Alliance on Monday (9) night will continue until tomorrow evening, Trade Union Alliance Convener, Ranjan Jayalal said.

Curfew extended until Thursday 7.00am

Islandwide curfew currently in place will continue untill Thursday 12th 7.00 a.m.

Monday’s riots: Eight die, 88 vehicles and over 100 houses gutted

Police said violence throughout the island on Monday has resulted in eight deaths and number of arson attacks on houses and properties.

Defence Ministry gives shooting orders to tri-forces

The Ministry of Defense said that the tri forces have been ordered to shoot all those who plunder public property or cause personal harm.

Prez appeals people to stop violence against citizens

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appealed and urged people to remain calm and stop violence and acts of revenge against citizens, irrespective of political affiliations.

Bachelet urges restraint, and pathway to dialogue in SL

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday called on the authorities in Sri Lanka to prevent further violence, and urged restraint and meaningful dialogue to address the grievances of the population amid the severe economic crisis in the country.

Immigration officers to abstain from duty if no action by govt to restore normalcy

The staff members of the department of Immigration and Emigration are to abstain from duty if no action by govt. to restore law and order.

SJB to take over Govt. if President quits

Samagi Jana Balawegyaya (SJB) Parliamentarians today decided that it would take over the government, provided President Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down from his post.

WP Senior DIG Thennakoon assaulted

A group has attacked Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon this afternoon in Colombo. L

Protest outside Trincomalee Naval Base as MR and family allegedly inside

A protest has broken out, outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have sought refuge there after the violent clashes which erupted yesterday.

AG directs IGP to conduct fully-fledged probe into assault on peaceful protesters

The Attorney General has advised Inspector General of Police CD Wickramaratne to conduct fully-fledged investigations into the assault on peaceful protesters in Colombo yesterday.

IGP orders CID to probe attack on ’Mainagogama’ protesters

The IGP today directed the DIG in charge of the CID to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of supporters of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked protesters outside Temple Trees ’’Mainagomama’’.

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.