PM discusses security for Vesak with Chief Prelates

UN calls for dialogue in Sri Lanka to resolve crisis

By Easwaran Rutnam The United Nations has called for dialogue in Sri Lanka to resolve the crisis following the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.? Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said that the UN has taken note of the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. “We continue to encourage all Sri Lankan stakeholders to find a solution to the current challenges through dialogue and with the interests of the country and the people in mind,” he said. A

10 May, 2022

Protest near Trinco Navy base suspecting Rajapaksas are inside

A protest was launched near the Trincomalee Navy base suspecting the family of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was being given protection inside. Helicopters were seen leaving Colombo today with VVIPs and some speculated that they were members of the Rajapaksa family. There was speculation later that they had been taken to the Trincomalee Navy base. A mob gathered outside the Trincomalee Navy base and demanded that the Rajapaksas be sent out. Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left Tem

10 May, 2022

Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Temple Trees

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left Temple Trees early this morning, under tight security. Mobs had surrounded Temple Trees last night and attempted to break-in. However, the Police fired tear gas while the security forces fired in the air and prevented mobs from moving in. Rajapaksa tendered his resignation letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday. The resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister was later gazetted. The gazette noted that Mahinda Rajapaksa has re

10 May, 2022