Withdrawing of politicians’ cases Lawyers protest against AG

The lawyers marched in the streets of Hulftsdorp and entered the Attorney General’s Department premises chanting slogans

Police responds to social media video of cop supporting protesters

Responding to a widespread video that bore witness to a policeman too joining the protesting public to extend his support in Kottawa, the Police said it was not yet proven whether the person wearing the khaki attire similar to police unifo

Security forces won’t hesitate to enforce law against those involving in violence

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratna said that the security forces will act to maintain peace and also will not hesitate to enforce law against those involved in violence. Although peaceful protests taking place democratically may be accepted, the Defence Secretary said that they will act to ensure that no acts of violence take place.

Inform Interpol to arrest Avant Garde Chairman immediately: Vijitha Herath

Herath requested to take immediate action to arrest people involved in the robbing of public assets

Several Sri Lankan embassies temporarily closed

It is part of a general restructuring of Sri Lanka’s diplomatic representation overseas

Ranil says multilateral agencies, friendly countries ready to help SL

Parliament should evolve a mechanism to get out of the current crisis

Speaker says Parliament can’t ask Prez to step down

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane is reported to have ruled out the possibility of Parliament to ask President Gotabaya

Protestors cause damage to property in A’pura

More than 300 protestors had first gathered in front of State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe’s residence at Anuradhapura

Protest outside Wimal’s house

A group of protestors had gathered outside the house of former minister Wimal Weerawansa in the outskirts of Colombo last evening. In recent days, almost all government MPs have had protests erupting outside their homes.

GR says won’t resign, ready to hand over govt to whoever shows 113 seats

With the exit of the SLFP and some government MPs threatening to sit independent, the government has lost its 2/3rd majority

President will remain but any one can join govt- Johnston

Most important portfolios given to a few ministers as these are essential to run the country

GMOA declares an emergency health situation from today

The General Committee of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday declared an emergency health situation from tomorrow due to the prevalent severe drug shortage in the country, GMOA Secret

Avant-Garde chairman, family leave the country?

They had boarded SriLankan Airlines flight UL-102 bound for the Maldives at 08.20 am yesterday

Security heightened outside Temple Trees as protestors gather

Security has been heightened outside Temple Trees, the office of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa since last evening as a group of protestors have gathered outside calling on the President and Prime Minister to resign. AT the time this paper was sent for printing, Special forces and police were lined up outside, guarding the premises, in order to avoid any protestors from going in.

Police fire tear gas at protestors surrounding MP residences

Power cuts to exceed six hours until Friday

The CEB request was made due to the limited supply of fuel for thermal power plants

Parliament security beefed up

Security in and around the Parliamentary complex have been beefed up because of the ongoing trend of street protests, Spe

A meeting between Ceylon Workers’ Congress and President

A meeting between the Ceylon Workers’ Congress and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was held at the President’s House in C

DFA-TCCP initiates virtual training programme on Training of Trainers on Rice Integrated Crop Management

The Department of Foreign Affairs – Technical Cooperation Council of the Philippines (DFA-TCCP), in cooperation with the Depar

Jaffna uni closed until further notice

The Jaffna University administration said all faculties of the Jaffna University were closed from yesterday (April 4) until further notice. Accord

PUCSL approves 6 and a half hour power cut for tomorrow

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) requested for a power outage of 6 hours and 30 minutes due to limited supply of fuel for thermal power pla

132 MPs pledge support to Govt to ensure parliamentary majority

Appointment of remaining Cabinet posts will hinge on response from other parties

Parliamentary group decides against joining interim government: SJB

What the party wants is the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the govt.

Prez invites political parties to solve present crisis

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited all political parties to come together to find solutions to the ongoing national crisis, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Lanza tells govt. to hand over country to opposition

The Government will definitely lose its majority in Parliament, as over 50 MPs representing the ruling party are to function independently in Parliament today (05), Former State Minister Nimal Lanza said.

Not following advice of Mahasangha cause of present crisis: Mahanayake of the Malwatte Chapter

“We stressed the need to resolve the issues affecting the people, but to no avail”

BASL petitions seeking SC’s intervention to avert economic crisis

Petitioners state that they were compelled to come before Court due to the severe shortages in essential goods and services

Chemical farming subsidy again

Govt. decided to reintroduce the chemical fertilizer subsidy starting from the current Yala season

SL Armed Forces always comply with Constitution, says Gen. Silva

Army as a professional outfit is always prepared to provide security and protection to the State

GR appoints four ministers until full Cabinet is formed

Education Min. Dinesh Gunawardena (Leader of the House), Foreign Affairs Min. Prof. G.L. Peiris, Highways Min. Johnston Fernando (Chief Government Whip) and Finance Min. Ali Sabry