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For many years, it has been one of Sri Lanka's grandest and most heavily guarded structures, serving as the President's official residence and state office. But that all changed on July 9, when protesters stormed in and took control, demanding...

Dalas Allahperuma, a former minister and Member of Parliament in Matara district on the 'Pohottuwa' ticket, has declared his intention to run for the presidency in parliament on the 20th. He urges everyone to band together and take action to...

Parliament will meet tomorrow to begin the process of naming a new President, according to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeyawardene. The Speaker also appeals to all MPs representing the parliament to act and conduct themselves peacefully, freely, and deliberately throughout the...

Italy's prime minister, Mario Draghi, resigned as prime minister. Mario Draghi formed a coalition government last February. Five popular parties decided to withdraw their support for the government. Because of this, the prime minister announced he was resigning. However, it...

The President, Prime Minister, and other politicians are expected to leave within 72 hours. If appropriate decisions are not made within 72 hours, the entire work force will be brought to the "aragalaya premises," said Ravi Kumudesh, convener of the...

Gerry Rice, an IMF spokesperson, notes that the IMF has already begun discussions with Sri Lankan technical teams. However, talks with senior officials are expected to resume soon. He held a press conference yesterday (14) to announce the IMF's future...

Today, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka's Acting President. According to the Prime Minister's Media Division, he was sworn in as Acting President in front of Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya. Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appointed Ranil...

Power and positions are rarely relinquished. According to an official statement issued by Sri Lanka's Podujana Peramuna, no executive president has ever left power in this manner.

The country will shut down if a stable government is not formed soon, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe told the BBC today. He also stated that negotiations with the IMF are heavily reliant on the formation of a stable...

Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeyawardana informs Parliament that it will meet tomorrow. Parliament was scheduled to meet today but due to delay in president's resignation it did not take place.