State of Emergency declared from today

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An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued declaring a State of Emergency across the island with effect from today.

The state of emergency has been declared in a proclamation by Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe in terms of Article 40(1)(C) of the Constitution, by virtue of the powers vested in him by Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40), as amended by Act No. 8 of 1959, Law No. 6 of 1978 and Act No. 28 of 1988.

According to the gazette, the public emergency in Sri Lanka has been declared in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community.

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Comments - 30

Kamal Bolawansa Monday, 18 July 2022 08:54 AM

Why Ranil is so scared? Well, now he has to find ways to save his life.

Chris Monday, 18 July 2022 08:54 AM

Good. We need rule of law.

Snake Babu Monday, 18 July 2022 08:56 AM

Foolishness, now you cannot control the public with your Emergency Mr. Bean, those days have gone Siya.

Mizaru Monday, 18 July 2022 09:07 AM

The Republic State of Emergency. Change the name and they the state is alway there.

Russel Harmmer Monday, 18 July 2022 09:08 AM

If Ranil is elected as President an State of Emergency has to be implemented as we have deal with SLPP goons who vote for Ranil.

Hopeful Sri Lankan Monday, 18 July 2022 09:31 AM

Interim President is doing the correct thing by informing the public of the current bad situation truthfully about our country and even fore warning about the global problems that are in the horizon. However he is failing miserably as he is not sharing the short medium and long term action plan we as a nation should be adopting under a formerly appointed president and govt. RW must improve his trust and consistently communicate to the innocent non political civilians.

Leo Monday, 18 July 2022 09:34 AM

Great move by the sahanadara President. The presidents opening move, abuse of power. Splendid.

Randy Matthew Monday, 18 July 2022 09:38 AM

This will only make the protests worse. Ranil is notorious for protecting the corrupt

DOT Monday, 18 July 2022 10:01 AM

Feel much safer Now!

TO CEO DAILY MIRROR Monday, 18 July 2022 10:29 AM

Devious Daily Mirror are you colluding with this man Ranil again? WHY NO MENTION OF THE IMPORTANT COURT CASE BY NAGANANADA? YOU HAVE PROVED ONCE AGAIN THAT YOU ARE PART OF THIS MAFIA

Ap Monday, 18 July 2022 10:32 AM

dont move like fasist rather than listening voice of people

BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 18 July 2022 10:43 AM

This is the only country in the world where rulers cannot govern without creating a threat, a war against her own citizens, ensure emergency rule in place, use State Terrorism, use Armed Forces not for threats of another country but on your own citizens.

Menon Monday, 18 July 2022 10:52 AM

Till the president is elected all will have to be at home... Excellent.

Mohamed Monday, 18 July 2022 11:03 AM

Why all of suddenly?? What is worrying you ??? You are trying to buy the member of parliament to cast there vote for you.

Ravindu Monday, 18 July 2022 11:11 AM

No tourist will travel to SL under current circumstances. If you can't handle country, please leave with dignity. No one can save Rajapaksh's clan.

Benjamin George Monday, 18 July 2022 11:45 AM

Exactly

Citizen Monday, 18 July 2022 11:25 AM

just abuse of powe

ANTON Monday, 18 July 2022 11:26 AM

ALREADY WE ARE WITNESSING ABUSE OF POWER FROM THIS NEWLY APPOINTED ACTING PRESIDENT. IN ADDITION, HE GRANTED A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON TO RANJAN RAMANAYAKA CONTRADICTING SRI LANKA'S JUDICIAL SYSTEM VERDICT. SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT...

Jerome Monday, 18 July 2022 11:45 AM

Safe the Ruler in progress

Menon Monday, 18 July 2022 12:03 PM

Mostly its going to be Mr. RW the president, hence don't want any any roits in the street.... he may or may not is a different question to bailout Lanka.... But for sure he is the best bet among the other three candidates.

LankanLover Monday, 18 July 2022 12:49 PM

Why the state of emergency all of a sudden? what is the motive behind?

Surain Monday, 18 July 2022 12:50 PM

You cannot teach lesions to public anymore but surely you will learn a lesson from the public

sam Monday, 18 July 2022 01:01 PM

More than the public they have to look after themselves

Reza Monday, 18 July 2022 01:05 PM

First time ever Ranil has proper power. In the hands of an experienced intelligent person. Cannot have mobs striking, looting and burning to force their way on people. This has to stop and the country needs to move forward.

gamatala Monday, 18 July 2022 01:07 PM

All rulers must listen to the people. What Ranil had done when he was in office. He can't rule the nation with state of emergency. People protest not only they don't have essential supplies. They need transparency, trust etc. That's their expectations. Rulers must understand this.

Pantha Kumara Monday, 18 July 2022 01:53 PM

The most unpopular man wants to be a President. To become the President Ranil is doing his best. Remember protesters do not care about State of Emergency.

joshua Monday, 18 July 2022 02:22 PM

who cares

Damian Monday, 18 July 2022 02:45 PM

State of Emergency to save himself. Kick him out

Do Doo Dooo Tuesday, 19 July 2022 08:07 AM

Ranil even if you declare emergency law, we are not scared we will take revenge on you and SLPP Ex-Ministers Bandula, Aluthgamage, Johnstan, Rambukwella, Namal and Rohitha for sure.

Rathu Leema Tuesday, 19 July 2022 08:08 AM

You do so, we will kill you Ranil - try to save your life if you can.

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