Government decides to close all schools

Police fire tear gas and water on protest at Union Place

The Police fired tear gas and water on a protest at Union Place this afternoon. The protest was organized by the Inter-University Student’s Federation (IUSF). A number of those who were involved in the protest at Galle Face also took part in the protest march. The protesters demanded the release of all those involved in the demonstrations against the Government. They also protested against President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Police issued an order at the time of the protest at Union Place f

18 Aug, 2022

SLPP demands protection for Gotabaya

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has demanded protection for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The SLPP put forward the demand during a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. SLPP National Organizer and former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa had assured the President the fullest support of the SLPP to address the current crisis in the country. The SLPP had also requested the President to ensure former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is given safe passage into Sri Lanka. Fo

18 Aug, 2022

Mervyn Silva arrested for storming SLRC in 2007

Former Minister Mervyn Silva was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today for storming the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation in 2007. He was produced before a Magistrate and released. The former Minister was asked to appear in court again on 16th November. Silva and his bodyguards stormed Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on 27 December 2007 and allegedly assaulted an official. Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation staff later took Silva hostage and refused to allow him to lea

18 Aug, 2022