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The PM's meeting, then the mob. 'Turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis

Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Tuesday and his brother, the president, gave sweeping powers to the police for enforcing order.

Sri Lankan army chief denies shoot-on-sight order at general public

Gen Shavendra Silva, while rejecting the statement, assured that the members of the armed forces would not resort to any such disgraceful acts under any circumstances

Sri Lanka gives shoot-on-sight powers to army, police after clashes kill 8

Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry on Tuesday said those found damaging public property or harming others could be shot

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Sri Lanka extends curfew till Thursday as protests intensify in many areas

As the nationwide protests refuse to die down, Sri Lankan authorities have extended the curfew until 7 am on Thursday.A number of violent incidents have been reported after pro-government groups clashed with anti-government protesters on Monday, leaving eight people dead and over 200 injured.A nationwide curfew was imposed from Monday until Wednesday, which was extended by one more day.Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry on Tuesday ordered the country's armed forces to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others following a day of violent clashes.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also urged people to remain calm, and refrain from violence and acts of revenge against others, adding that all efforts will be made to restore political stability through consensus."I appeal and urge people to remain calm & stop violence & acts of revenge against citizens, irrespective of political affiliations. All efforts will be made to restore political stability through ...

China says 'closely following' violence in Lanka; asks citizens to be alert

The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is reportedly considering a USD 100 million loan for Colombo

Sri Lanka: Defence ministry orders tri-forces to open fire on rioters

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence on Tuesday ordered the Army, the Air Force and the Navy personnel to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests

Sri Lanka's Speaker asks President to summon Parliament immediately

There are provisions for the Speaker to summon the House just to discuss the present crisis only, Serjeant- at Arms Narenda Fernando told Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka's attorney general asks police to launch probe into violence

Sri Lanka's Attorney General asked the police chief to conduct an urgent and full-fledged investigation into the violent clashes

Cricket Australia keeping a close watch on situation in Sri Lanka: Report

Australia are scheduled to play three T20Is, five One-day Internationals and two Tests in Sri Lanka beginning June 7, but the unrest in the county has forced CA to monitor the evolving situation

World Bank expresses grave concern over violence, crisis in Sri Lanka

The developments come even as nationwide protests against the government have intensified over the past few days resulting in an increase in clashes with the security forces deployed at protest sites

Rajapaksa faces calls for arrest as Sri Lanka violence claims eight lives

Sri Lanka's former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is facing calls for his arrest from Opposition politicians for inciting violence against peaceful anti-government protesters

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for dialogue to solve Sri Lanka crisis

"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," Haq said

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down; MP, 4 others killed in clashes

Houses of legislator, former minister set on fire in curfew-bound nation

Sri Lanka: Ancestral home of Rajapaksas' set on fire in Hambantota

Earlier, several properties of ministers and lawmakers of the ruling coalition were destroyed by the protesters.

Clashes in Sri Lanka as Prime Minister quits, ruling party MP found dead

Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948

Sri Lanka president's brother quits as PM in escalating economic crisis

Sri Lankan authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide curfew and Army troops were deployed in the capital

Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew; deploys army in Colombo amid protests

Curfew was imposed islandwide with immediate effect until further notice, a police spokesperson was quoted as saying by the local media.

Sri Lanka crisis: Mahinda supporters attack anti-govt protesters,16 injured

The violence occurred following reports on Monday that Mahinda Rajapksa may offer to stand down as Prime Minister, as pressure mounts on the embattled government to form an interim administration

Bangladesh extends currency swap option to boost Lanka's depleting reserves

In May 2021, Bangladesh cleared a $200 mn currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, to help boost its economy, becoming 1st South Asian country to extend crucial financial assistance to Colombo this year