Sri Lanka Crisis: Presidential Secretariat resumes operations after 100 days
The protest, also known as the Aragalaya -- a Sinhalese word for "struggle", disrupted work for a prolonged period at the Presidential Secretariat, which had gone through heavy damages during the agitation and required necessary renovations.
Jul 25, 2022, 14:19 PM IST
Sri Lanka crisis: Dinesh Gunawardena sworn in as country’s new Prime Minister
Dinesh Gunawardena took the oath as Sri Lanka`s new prime minister today. Gunawardena`s appointment comes a day after six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the country`s new president.
Jul 22, 2022, 10:52 AM IST
Sri Lanka Crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as the President - WATCH
Ranil Wickremesinghe took oath as the President of Sri Lanka at the parliament complex today.
Jul 21, 2022, 10:19 AM IST
Ranil Wickremesinghe elected new Sri Lanka President, succeeds Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe was up against dissident ruling party leader Dullas Alahapperuma and leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Jul 20, 2022, 12:51 PM IST
Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe declares emergency amid violent protests over economic crisis
Sri Lanka`s acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in the country, according to a government notice.
Jul 18, 2022, 07:48 AM IST
Deshhit: Who will grant shelter to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa?
The situation in Sri Lanka is continuously deteriorating. After capturing the PM's office, the protesters have now started marching to the Parliament House. In such a situation, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has escaped from the country. Will this escape reduce the troubles for Gotabaya? Probably not, because Maldives has refused to grant shelter Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Jul 13, 2022, 22:58 PM IST
Srilanka Crisis : protests continue in Sri Lanka amid economic crisis
There's no end to political turmoil in Sri Lanka. Protesters' continue to hold demonstrations outside President's Secretariat.
Jul 12, 2022, 13:10 PM IST
Why did Sri Lanka's economy collapse, how is it affecting people and what's next?
The Sri Lankan government owes USD 51 billion and is unable to make interest payments on its loans, let alone put a dent in the amount borrowed.
Jul 11, 2022, 09:38 AM IST
Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe makes special reference to India while advocating more powers to Parliament
Sri Lanka is near bankruptcy and has severe shortages of essentials from food, fuel, medicines and cooking gas to toilet paper and matchsticks.
May 30, 2022, 08:47 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi warns Centre over rising inflation, says India 'looks a lot' like Sri Lanka
The Congress leader shared graphs of unemployment, petrol price and communal violence showing similar images of India and Sri Lanka citing various sources.
May 18, 2022, 18:53 PM IST
'New government will be formed in Sri Lanka this week'
Ram Singh, a resident of Bareilly, is in the headlines for his mustache. The length of his mustache is about 25 feet. He says that he wants to illuminate the name of the country on the basis of his mustache.
May 12, 2022, 11:30 AM IST
Explained: Power blackouts, shortages of basic goods and rising prices - Here's how Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis
Angry over power blackouts, shortages of basic goods and rising prices, the protesters demand that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down.
May 11, 2022, 14:27 PM IST
Sri Lanka crisis: Has Mahinda Rajapaksa and family fled to India? Indian High Commission responds
The whereabouts of the patriarch of the powerful Rajapaksa family is being speculated since his resignation on Monday.
May 11, 2022, 07:36 AM IST
Sri Lanka Crisis: Outgoing PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's house set ablaze
When a country's prime minister's house is set on fire. When a Prime Minister has to hide in a military base to save his life, then you understand how difficult the situation is in a country. These updates are coming from Sri Lanka where outgoing PM Mahinda Rajapaksa's house is set on fire.
May 11, 2022, 02:00 AM IST
DNA: Economic Crisis -- Inside Story of Emergency in Sri Lanka
The situation in Sri Lanka is becoming uncontrollable. The anger of the people here has forced the Rajapaksa family to run away and hide. In such a situation, understand what we can learn from the crisis in Sri Lanka.
May 11, 2022, 01:22 AM IST
After the violence in Sri Lanka, the situation is becoming Worse
After the violence in Sri Lanka, the situation is becoming uncontrollable. A fire broke out in the house of Mahinda Rajapaksa. The protesters burnt the houses of many leaders.
May 10, 2022, 12:20 PM IST
Namaste India: Tension escalates after violence in Sri Lanka
Tension escalated after violence in Sri Lanka. The protesters burnt the houses of many leaders. There will be a curfew till 7 am on May 11.
May 10, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
Namaste India: Sri Lanka PM Mahinda’s supporters clash with protesters
In Sri Lanka, the situation is getting worse after the ongoing violent clashes between supporters and opponents of the government. The protesters burnt the houses of many leaders. There will be a curfew till 7 am on May 11.
May 10, 2022, 10:14 AM IST
Sri Lanka economy crisis: Sanath Jayasuriya requests India for medicines, meets Indian High Commissioner
Former Sri Lanka and Mumbai Indians opener Sanath Jayasuriya has requested Indian aid to obtain medical supplies, which has become a major issue due to the current economic crisis in the island nation.
Apr 28, 2022, 14:45 PM IST
Sri Lanka economic crisis: President intervenes, urges all political parties to come together
"Considering this a national need, the time has come to work together for the sake of all the citizens and future generations," President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said.
Apr 04, 2022, 12:29 PM IST
