Sri Lanka top court extends travel ban on Mahinda and Basil Rajapaksa until Aug 4 - Ada Derana
The brothers of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa are widely blamed for the current economic crisis in the island nation.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Sri Lanka protesters vow to continue anti-government campaign despite new PM
Anti-government protesters continue demanding the resignation of the president for the country's disastrous economic crisis.
Fri May 13 2022
He's back: Wickremesinghe named Sri Lankan PM for 6th time amid crisis
Wickremesinghe replaces the president's brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, who resigned amid street protests in the main city Colombo.
Fri May 13 2022
Many Sri Lankans flee Colombo as political leaders meet to seek solution to crisis
Hundreds of people thronged the main bus station in the commercial capital after authorities lifted an indefinite curfew.
Thu May 12 2022
Sri Lanka protesters call for new government a day after clashes kill eight
President Rajapaksa calls for calm following clashes that claimed eight lives and prompted his brother to quit as prime minister.
Wed May 11 2022
Sri Lanka's Colombo calm after clashes that killed seven
About 200 people were injured in addition to the seven killed as violence flared nationwide, prompting an islandwide curfew.
Tue May 10 2022
PM Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa letak jawatan
Perdana Menteri Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa meletak jawatan pada Isnin ketika protes antikerajaan masih berterusan.
Mon May 09 2022
Sri Lanka opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Rajapaksas
The move came amid countrywide protests demanding the resignations of Rajapaksa and his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who the demonstrators hold responsible for the economic crisis.
Wed May 04 2022
A protest in a small Sri Lankan town that quickly turned deadly
Clashes erupted in small central town of Rambukkana.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Makin marak gesaan minta Presiden Sri Lanka berundur
Penunjuk perasaan turut turun ke jalanan kerana marah dengan krisis ekonomi paling teruk dihadapi Sri Lanka setakat ini.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Sri Lanka calls for $1 bln debt restructure as crisis rages
Sri Lanka must urgently seek funds from multilateral lenders and aim to restructure a debt payment due in July, the finance minister said.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Sri Lanka president revokes emergency order, govt in disarray as economic crisis deepens
Rajapaksa revoked a state of emergency late on Tuesday after dozens of lawmakers walked out of the ruling coalition.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Sri Lanka parliament to meet as protests put ruling Rajapaksas under pressure
Opposition parties and even members of Rajapaksa's ruling alliance rejected the move for a unity government.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Sri Lankan ministers offer to resign as economic crisis escalates
Namal said he quit, hoping it would help the president and prime minister's "decision to establish stability" for Sri Lankans and the govt.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Bantahan memuncak, menteri Kabinet Sri Lanka tawar letak jawatan
Ia membuka laluan untuk membentuk Kabinet baharu, susulan perbincangan yang diadakan dengan Perdana Menteri Mahinda Rajapaksa pada Ahad.
Mon Apr 04 2022