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9 hours agoTue 10 May 2022 0007 EDT Sri Lanka has deployed thousands of troops and police to enforce a curfew after five people were killed in the worst violence in weeks of protests over an unprecedented. Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka the latest political news sports news weather updates exam results business news entertainment news.

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. Ahead of a visit by Sri Lanka Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to India this week the two countries are close to finalising three defence-related agreements and arrangements that are expected to boost cooperation for maritime security. Sri Lankans may be brimming with hope to welcome 2022 looking past all the hardships brought about by the pandemic and mishandling of its economy but one may have to practice some self-restraint. The violence capped a day of unrest that saw PM Mahinda Rajapaksa quit amid mass protests at his governments handling of the economic crisis.

Home News Save Sri Lanka launches online petition against govt. The Sri Lankan government affirmed that the State of Emergency was declared by the President effective yesterday May 6 to ensure political stability which is a vital condition in overcoming the current socio-economic crisis in the country thereby assuring public safety and uninterrupted supply of essential services. This left the country short of foreign currency needed to pay off its 51 billion debt forcing the government to ban the imports of many goods.

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___ Government supporters on Monday attacked protesters who have been camped outside the offices of Sri Lankas president and. Expressing concerns over escalating attacks on minorities in Bangladesh International Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom ICHRRF in its latest report highlights the historical context of violence on the life and property of Bangladeshs Hindu Buddhist and Christian. May 07 Colombo.

1 day agoCOLOMBO Sri Lanka Authorities deployed armed troops in the capital of Sri Lanka on Monday hours after government supporters attacked protesters who have been camped outside the offices of. 20 hours agoA vehicle belonging to the security personnel and a bus set alight is pictured near Sri Lankas outgoing Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksas official residence in Colombo May 9. Keerthi Pasqual gifts violins to deserving students in remote areas.

Those killed in the worst. News 1st MTV Channel Pvt Ltd MBC Networks Pvt Ltd 453 Braybrooke Street. 1 day ago Newsfirstlk Sri Lanka NewsfirstSL May 9 2022 The attack on protesters came a day after Mahinda Rajapaksa was heckled during his first public outing since nationwide protests erupted.

1 day agoSri Lankas crisis began after the coronavirus pandemic hammered vital income from tourism and remittances. Sri Lankas worst financial crisis has left it struggling to pay for essentials including food fuel and medicines. But it failed to assuage demonstrators who attempted.

May 9 ANI The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB is considering granting USD 100 million in emergency support to Sri Lanka the countrys finance ministry said on Sunday. Sri Lanka leaders homes torched in night of unrest. Parliamentary proceedings temporarily halted.

Colombo Gazette - Sri Lankas leading news website. 17 hours agoSri Lankas dollar bonds due this July were indicated on Monday 049 cents lower at 4604 cents on the dollar reversing the 048 cents gain on Friday. Angry mobs burnt down homes belonging to the Rajapaksa family and MPs after clashes with government supporters.

7 hours agoCNN Sri Lankas outgoing Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was rescued in a pre-dawn military operation Tuesday hours after his resignation as violent clashes between pro and anti-government. Demanding intl intervention News Sabry tells Parliament some home truths Features. 23 hours agoSri Lanka is witnessing an unprecedented economic turmoil with its government running out of money for essential imports like staple foods and fuel.

16 hours agoViolence raged across Sri Lanka late into the night on Monday with five people dead and some 180 injured as prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa quit after weeks of protests. Are you interested in advertising on our website or video channel. 9 hours agoSri Lankan Airlines on Monday urged passengers to produce their air ticket and passport at checkpoints to reach Bandaranaike International Airport BIA after authorities imposed nationwide curfew and deployed the Army in Colombo following clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters amidst the political turmoil in the island nation.

Protesting against the government thousands of people have taken to the streets across the nation since April 9 demanding resignation of both the President and the Prime Minister. This in turn has led to severe shortages runaway inflation and lengthy power blackouts.

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