Sri Lanka Clashes: MP Shoots Himself With Revolver, At Least 139 Injured In Violence
Lawmaker Amarakeerthi Athukorala shot and critically injured two persons for blocking his car, on May 9. Police stated that one of whom later succumbed to his injuries. After the incident, MP Athukorala "took his own life with his revolver". Also, at least 139 have been admitted to hospital following the ongoing clashes in Colombo. Reportedly, the violence erupted after PM Rajapaksa's supporters brought in buses and stationed near his… read-more
Tags: Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Amarakeerthi Athukorala, Sri Lanka Crisis
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BASL Asked The President To Explain His Decision, Ensure The Fundamental Rights
According to the Colombo Page, Bar Association of Sri Lanka has asked the President to explain his decision to declare Emergency State on May 6 and to ensure that the fundamental rights of people are not violated. The declaration came after massive protests across the island demanding resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Sri Lanka is struggling with food and electricity shortages, seeking help from… read-more
Tags: Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Emergency State, Sri Lanka
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Impeachment Motion Against President Rajapaksa Initiated: Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis
An impeachment motion has been signed against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, by the leader of opposition Sajith Premadasa, on April 13. Premadasa stated that Sri Lanka must abolish "dictatorial premiership" and work towards establishing a government that helps to uplift the common good of the society. Sri Lanka is witnessing its worst economic crisis, as the people have fallen victims to shortage of essential goods, electricity and… read-more
Tags: Sajith Premadasa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka, Economic crisis
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Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa Not Going To Resign: PMO Rejects Rumours
Sri Lanka Prime Minister's Office (PMO) rejected rumours that PM Mahinda Rajapaksa is to step down as the nation's PM, on January 4. "There is no truth whatsoever to the stories appearing on both mainstream and social media that PM Mahinda Rajapaksa is going to step down," said Rohan Weliwita, PM's Media Secretary. Furthermore, the PMO said that these speculations are being spread to mislead the public.
Tags: Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka, Rohan Weliwita, politics, Sri Lanka PM
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People Protest Against Pakistan Over Lynching Of Sri Lankan: Colombo
Outside the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, a large crowd, including monks, protested on December 5 against the killing of a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot city of Pakistan's Punjab Province. The person was identified as Priyantha Kumara, a Sri Lankan executive of a garment factory. He was lynched over the blasphemy allegations on December 3. Notably, Sri Lankan PM … read-more
Tags: Srilanka, lynching, Pakistan, KILLED, Mahinda Rajapaksa
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Sri Lanka Bans Slaughtering of Cattle; To Import Beef
The Sri Lankan government on September 30 announced a ban on cattle slaughter and plans to import beef for consumers. The cabinet took the decision after PM Mahinda Rajapaksa had proposed the step in incumbent party's parliamentary group meeting. It stated that the usage of livestock in farming and dairy sector has been hit by increased cattle slaughter. However, it mentioned it will make arrangements to import beef for consumers.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cattle Slaughter, Banned
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PM Mahinda's Victory Offers Fresh Opportunities: Indian Envoy to Sri Lanka
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka on August 8 congratulated PM Mahinda Rajpaksha for his party's thumping win in the parliamentary election. The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party, led by Mahihda, registered a landslide victory by winning 145 seats in the 225-member legislature. The High Commissioner Gopal Bagley stated that this win will offer India and Sri Lanka "fresh opportunities" to enhance bilateral engagement.
Tags: India, Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, PM Narendra Modi
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