RW says Mirihana clash is not a racial, terrorist attack

The commotion near the President’ residence last night is not a racial or a terrorist incident, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Get rid of powers vested with one individual - Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith today called for change in the political system rather than changing people as a solution to the current crisis which Sri Lanka is faced with.

Stones hurled at Moratuwa Mayor’s residence

Protestors have hurled stones at the residence of Moratuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernando a short while ago.

Over 8-hour power cut tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given approval to impose over eight-hour countrywide power cut for tomorrow (02).

PUCSL seeks Court’s intervention to supply uninterrupted electricity

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the Minister of Energy to forthwith continue to supply fuel to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

NZ citizens advised to avoid protests, Demos in SL

New Zealanders who are residing in Sri Lanka have been advised to avoid protest and demonstration sites, as even those intended to be peaceful have the potential to turn violent.

Govt. concerned over arrest of journalists: Keheliya

While expressing that the government was concerned on the arrest of journalists during yesterday’s protest in Mirihana, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today appropriate action would be taken on the matter.

Journalists arrested during protest not allowed treatment

Several journalists who were covering the incident in Mirihana were allegedly attacked by the police and security forces yesterday and a freelance video journalist who was attacked was also arrested.

No decision to impose curfew on Sunday: Police

No decision has yet been taken to impose curfew on the 3rd of April, Senior Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said.

No extremists, act of sabotage: Weerasekara

Refuting the reports that yesterday’s incident in Mirihana was led by an extremist group, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said it was an act of sabotage.

Protest outside Carlton Pre School in Nuwera Eliya which was to be attended by Shiranthi

A New Year ceremony organized by a the Carlton pre-school in Nuwara Eliya town was canceled today when a group of protesters flying black flags staged a protest in front of the school compelling the school administration not to hold the ceremony in view of the prevailing crisis in the country.

Diesel crisis sees 90% private buses halted: Bus Owners’ Assn.

According to the Inter Provincial Private Bus Owners’ Association (IPPBOA) and the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), 90% of their buses have been halted due to a lack of diesel.

MR visits GR’s residence in Mirihana after unrest

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa today visited President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s private residence in Mirihana where a public protest was held last night.

Public outrage grows on social media against the Rajapaksas

Public outrage against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has seen a rapid rise on social media.

Cement prices up again

The price of a 50kg bag of cement has been increased by Rs. 500 with effect from last night, the cement companies confirmed.

IMF to start talks with Sri Lanka on loan request in coming days

The International Monetary Fund will initiate discussions with Sri Lankan authorities on a possible loan program in coming days, IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice said on Thursday, as the Asian country seeks to stave off a severe economic crisis.

Maldivian halts flights to Ratmalana Airport

The national carrier of Maldives, Maldivian yesterday announced it has temporarily halted services to Ratmalana International Airport.

Two Daily Mirror photojournalists injured in the commotion

Daily Mirror staff photographers Nisal Baduge and Waruna Wanniarachchi who were among those covering the protest, sustained multiple injuries to their heads and arms following being hit by stones and other blunt objects.

Extremist group behind Mirihana unrest: PMD

An extremist group was behind yesterday’s unrest near President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence in Mirihana, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Journalists among 45 arrested over Mirihana protest

A total of 45 persons including a female who engaged in the yesterday’s protest near the President’s residence in Mirihana have been arrested, police said.

Over 30 hospitalised due to Mirihana protest

It was reported that 31 people, including police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel, who were injured during the protest in Mirihana, were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) and Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila.

Police curfew in Colombo lifted

The police curfew imposed on several police divisions in Colombo last night has been lifted, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Police curfew imposed in several areas in Colombo

Police curfew has been imposed in Colombo North, South, Colombo Central and Nugegoda Police Divisions until further notice due to the tense situation that erupted outside the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today evening.

Power crisis could grind on with govt.’s fixation on renewable energy

Sri Lanka’s power crisis which turned from bad to worse this week could grind on for months if not years as the country’s Executive President and his government are fully fixated on their quest to make Sri Lanka a net zero carbon emitting country by 2050 through 100 percent power generated from renewable energy.

Power cuts could continue into May: Minister

Sri Lanka’s Power Minister said yesterday that power cuts could continue into May, as many parts of the crisis-hit country currently faced up to 13 hours without electricity due to a shortage of foreign currency to import fuel.

Ten injured in Mirihana protest including several journalists

Six people were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after sustaining injuries following clashes between protestors and STF in Mirihana.

Kandy-Colombo Road blocked at Bulugaha junction

The Kandy-Colombo Road has been blocked by the protesters at Bulugaha junction disrupting vehicular movement.

Army bus set on fire during protest

A bus attached to the Sri Lanka Army and a jeep were set on fire by protesters and several individuals were injured during the protest at Mirihana.

Water cannons, tear gas fired at protesters

Tear gas and water cannons were fired at the protesters who broke the barricades at the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Protestors break barricades in Mirihana

A tense situation has erupted outside the private residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as protesters are trying to break the barricades and enter his premises with one barricade already taken down by the angry public.