Sri Lanka Emergency

Sri Lanka's main Opposition party to move no-confidence motion against govt; says ready to impeach President

Parliament has failed to reach a consensus in three days of debate on how to deal with the economic crisis, reports PTI.

May 08, 2022, 06:27 AM IST

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency again; President Gotabaya Rajapaksa draws flak from Opposition

Amid the worsening economic crisis in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa took the decision in the "interests of public security", a statement released by his office said.

May 07, 2022, 11:42 AM IST

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Apr 02, 2022, 09:34 AM IST

President Sirisena lifts nationwide state of emergency in Sri Lanka

On March 6, the government imposed a state of emergency blocking Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media sites.

Mar 18, 2018, 12:45 PM IST

Why Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency

This is the first time in 7 years that Sri Lanka has witnessed a state of emergency.

Mar 07, 2018, 18:46 PM IST

Buddhists vs Muslims: Sri Lanka declares emergency after communal clashes

Tensions have flared up in Sri Lanka after communal clashes between Buddhists and Muslims in the island nation.

Mar 07, 2018, 11:05 AM IST