Hirunika leads protest near President’s House

Over 200 people admitted to hospital after clash

Over 200 people have been admitted to hospital following the clash at Galle Face, near Temple Trees and in other areas. The Colombo National Hospital said that over 200 people had been admitted to hospital. Several people sustained injuries as supporters of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), armed with poles and other objects, attacked GotaGoGama in Galle Face. The mob destroyed several tents and other structures erected at Galle Face and also attacked some of the demonstrators. The Pol

09 May, 2022

Houses and property of several former Ministers set on fire

Houses and property of several former Ministers were set on fire by angry mobs today. The houses of former Ministers Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Sanath Nishantha, Nimal Lanza and Kanchana Wijesekera were attacked or set on fire. The property of other former Ministers were also attacked, including jeeps and cars. The property came under attack as mobs went on the rampage after peaceful demonstrators in Galle Face were attacked by supporters of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Several people

09 May, 2022

Journalists assaulted near Temple Trees

By Easwaran Rutnam A group of journalists have been assaulted near Temple Trees during the violence involving Government mobs and anti-Government mobs. Three journalists attached to Daily Mirror who had been covering the incident near Temple Trees and at Galle Face were assaulted close to the Kollupitiya Police Station. Two female journalists, including a trainee, and a photojournalist were assaulted by a group of young men and women. Journalist and program host Ashanthi Warunasuriya, traine

09 May, 2022