MR says he will prosecute members of current administration

AG directs IGP to arrest MPs and others over mob attack

The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest the suspects, including Members of Parliament (MP), accused of being involved in the mob violence on 9th May. The AG has told the IGP to arrest the MPs, including former Minister Johnston Fernando, if there is sufficient evidence against them. Among the suspects named by the AG are MPs Johnston Fernando, Sanath Nishantha, Sanjeeva Edirimanne and Milan Jayatilleke as well as Senior DIG in charge of the Wester

16 May, 2022

Ten independent groups to support new Government

The 10 independent groups that left the Government when Mahinda Rajapaksa was Prime Minister, have decided to support the new Government to address the current crisis. However, the independent groups will not accept any Cabinet portfolios. The decision was taken following talks with?Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today. Wickremesinghe had yesterday written to former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, who is part of the 10 independent groups, seeking his support. In a letter to Gammanpila, the P

16 May, 2022

Road leading to Parliament at Polduwa junction closed

The road leading to Parliament at the Polduwa junction has been closed as Parliament is meeting again from today. Tight security has been placed along the road and other areas around Parliament. The last time Parliament convened university students and others gathered at Parliament Road and protested. The Police had fired tear gas on multiple occasions at the protesters in an attempt to force them to disperse. However, the students remained but later withdrew saying they will return when Par

17 May, 2022