Close associate of Zahran Hashim arrested in Kattankudy

President’s House handed over to Government

The President’s House has been handed over to the Government by the protesters. A decision was taken to return the President’s House, Prime Minister’s Office and Temple Trees to the Government. Accordingly, the President’s House was handed over today. The President’s House was stormed by protesters on 9th July and taken over. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Jul, 2022

President Rajapaksa leaves Maldives for Singapore

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left the Maldives on a Saudi airlines flight bound for Singapore, sources have told the BBC. The president had fled to the Maldives a day earlier amid mass protests over Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. It is not clear if Mr Rajapaksa will stay in Singapore or whether he will use it as a layover destination. He had previously pledged to resign by Wednesday, but has failed to submit a formal resignation so far. The leader, who as president enjoys immuni

14 Jul, 2022

Protesters leave Temple Trees and Prime Minister’s Office

Protesters vacated Temple Trees and the Prime Minister’s Office today. The protesters said that they handed back the buildings to the public. The Galle Face protesters had decided to hand over the President?s House, President?s Office, and Prime Minister?s Office back to the authorities. The decision was announced by the protesters today. Thousands stormed the Presidents House on 9th July and occupied the premises since then. Protesters also stormed the Presidential Secretariat and Temple T

14 Jul, 2022