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UN calls for restraint and pathway to dialogue as violence escalates in Sri LankaUN calls for restraint and pathway to dialogue as violence escalates in Sri Lanka

UN calls for restraint and pathway to dialogue as violence escalates in Sri Lanka

<p> <strong>The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday called on the authorities in Sri Lanka…

3 years ago
Rajapaksas ancestral home burnt down in Hambantota, Mahinda evacuated to safetyRajapaksas ancestral home burnt down in Hambantota, Mahinda evacuated to safety

Rajapaksas ancestral home burnt down in Hambantota, Mahinda evacuated to safety

<p> Violence continued to spiral in Sri Lanka late till Monday night as people, angry over attacks perpetrated by President…

3 years ago
People’s fury burns down ministers’ houses, vehicles as violence engulfs ColomboPeople’s fury burns down ministers’ houses, vehicles as violence engulfs Colombo

People’s fury burns down ministers’ houses, vehicles as violence engulfs Colombo

<p> Anger took over Colombo as people mounted attacks on supporters and ministers of the Rajapaksa government in retaliatory violence…

3 years ago
State of emergency will not solve Sri Lanka’s difficulties, say heads of foreign missions in ColomboState of emergency will not solve Sri Lanka’s difficulties, say heads of foreign missions in Colombo

State of emergency will not solve Sri Lanka’s difficulties, say heads of foreign missions in Colombo

<p> <strong>Several foreign missions and their representatives in Colombo have expressed their growing concern over the political crisis gripping Sri…

3 years ago
Sri Lankan Bar Association decries imposition of emergency, says ‘stifling protest no solution’Sri Lankan Bar Association decries imposition of emergency, says ‘stifling protest no solution’

Sri Lankan Bar Association decries imposition of emergency, says ‘stifling protest no solution’

<p> Expressing grave concern over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's declaration of a state of emergency, Sri Lankan Bar Association urged him…

3 years ago
As Sri Lankan opposition seeks support for a no-confidence motion, Rajapaksas determined to hold onAs Sri Lankan opposition seeks support for a no-confidence motion, Rajapaksas determined to hold on

As Sri Lankan opposition seeks support for a no-confidence motion, Rajapaksas determined to hold on

<p> Opposition party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has prepared a no-confidence motion against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which will…

3 years ago
Rajapaksas Losing Power Grip In Sri Lanka As Protests Surge | Sri Lanka Economic CrisisRajapaksas Losing Power Grip In Sri Lanka As Protests Surge | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis

Rajapaksas Losing Power Grip In Sri Lanka As Protests Surge | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sbd5lmWJgEk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> Sri Lanka's opposition…

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Are the Rajapaksas set to face a no-confidence motion in Sri Lanka?Are the Rajapaksas set to face a no-confidence motion in 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?In Sri Lanka, is the fall of the Rajapaksa Family imminent?

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

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

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 protestsSri Lanka: Catholic Church backs Galle Face protests

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

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

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

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…

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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…

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