Sri Lanka

Are the Rajapaksas set to face a no-confidence motion in Sri Lanka?

<p> As the Rajapaksa brothers—Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa, defiantly hold on to their Presidential and Prime Ministerial positions respectively…

3 years ago

In Sri Lanka, is the fall of the Rajapaksa Family imminent?

<p> The domestic political landscape of South Asia is fascinating. One can find strong political dynasties in most of South…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa opts for damage control—tenders apology, forms new cabinet without family members

<p> Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed 17 cabinet ministers and 21 state ministers after almost two weeks of his…

3 years ago

Protest tagline “Go Gota Go” seeking removal of Sri Lankan President goes viral

<p> Sri Lankans carried out a massive protest on Sunday night, against the Rajapaksa government projected 'Go Gota Go' outside…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka: Catholic Church backs Galle Face protests

<p> The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has extended its support to the ongoing Galle Face protest in Sri Lanka…

3 years ago

Desperate Sri Lanka seeks finance lifeline from India till IMF loan comes through

<p> While India plays a prominent role in helping its neighbour Sri Lanka come out of a deep economic crisis,…

3 years ago

Jacqueline Fernandez posts comments on home situation as Sri Lankans battle food crisis

<p> Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has written a heartfelt post over the dire situation in her home country Sri Lanka, where…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka: Opposition party SJB to hold meet on Sunday to discuss no-confidence motion, impeachment against President

<p> Sri Lanka's Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya will hold a meeting on Sunday to decide their next move regarding…

3 years ago

Sri Lankans flee to India as politicians fail to find common cause over economic catastrophe

<p> With the worsening economic situation in the island nation, another 19 Sri Lankans arrived in Tamil Nadu on Sunday.…

3 years ago

Video: Sri Lankans mount worldwide protests amid social, economic and political meltdown

<p> The Sri Lankan diaspora has intensified its protests across the world. Expat Sri Lankans have come out to protest…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka crisis deepens—opposition parties step up action against Rajapaksa government and family

<p> <img height="1" src="file:///C:/Users/media/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif" width="1" />After intense debates in the parliament with no solutions proposed by the truncated government of…

3 years ago

Is Rajapaksa waiting for loans to placate people and stave off challenges to power?

<p> Much action is happening in Sri Lanka but no solutions have been offered by either its leadership or by…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka on edge as economic hardship triggers surge in street battles, political wrangling

<p> Sri Lankan politicians have failed to find a solution to the humanitarian crisis engulfing the country despite a two-day…

3 years ago

Cricketers Arjuna Ranatunga and Sanath Jayasuriya praise ‘big brother’ India for helping Sri Lanka

<p> Former Sri Lanka cricketer and Minister Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping Sri Lanka…

3 years ago

Worldwide protests against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa family take root—demonstration in Los Angeles, Australia and Canada

<p> With the Sri Lankan economic downturn fast snowballing into a social and political crisis, professional groups are now joining…

3 years ago

How the Rajapaksas have become the face of the national crisis in parliament and on streets

<p> With unending public protests against the government targeting Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and with the opposition in no…

3 years ago

Will the popular revolt in Sri Lanka trigger “regime change” in the island nation?

<p> A popular revolt triggered by a massive financial meltdown is threatening to  cause “regime change” in Sri Lanka, with…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Should India take the Afghan humanitarian model to support the people?

<p> The situation in Sri Lanka continues to be volatile after irate protestors tried to storm Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s…

3 years ago

Sri Lankan President invites opposition to join cabinet as social, economic crisis worsens

<p> In fast happening developments in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited opposition parties to "work together" to pull out…

3 years ago

Amidst emergency in Sri Lanka, India rubbishes rumours about troop deployments in the island nation

<p> The Indian High Commission in Colombo rubbished rumours that the country has sent its troops to Sri Lanka after…

3 years ago

India speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri Lanka

<p> A consignment of Indian rice is being loaded for immediate shipment to Sri Lanka to help the island nation…

3 years ago