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A year later, Sri Lanka's tentative economic recovery eludes the poor
A year after angry Sri Lankans stormed the president's residence and forced his ouster during a meltdown of the economy.
People prepare for stir against govt, Rajapaksas prove majority in...
5 May 2022 5:09 PMThe Rajapaksa-backed candidate's victory at the parliament was proved a precursor to the outcome of two no-trust motions filed by the main opposition...
Anti-government protest strike in Sri Lanka shuts schools, businesses
6 May 2022 10:18 AMHit hard by the pandemic, rising oil prices, and tax cuts by the government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka has been left with as little as...
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares state of emergency
6 May 2022 5:49 PMThe decision came amidst weeks of public protests demanding the resignation of the President and the government.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa under pressure to resign
7 May 2022 7:18 AMThe special Cabinet meeting was held on Friday as the country witnessed protests against the government over their inability to tackle the economic...
Lanka crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa may offer resignation today
9 May 2022 6:28 AMRajapaksa, 76, under intense pressure from within his own Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) ranks to resign was gathering his supporters to apply...
Violence in Sri Lanka leaves 78 injured, US envoy condemns act
9 May 2022 11:13 AMThousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9 seeking resignation of President Gotabaya and Prime Minister Mahinda
'Give us our future back', protest Lankan citizens: View pics
9 May 2022 11:52 AMThousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9 seeking resignation of President Gotabaya and Prime Minister Mahinda