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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 11, 2022, 06:11:58 IST
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Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Sri Lankan parties agree to form all-party interim govt after Rajapaksa's resignation
Sri Lanka Crisis live: Sri Lankan parties have agreed to form an all-party interim government after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's anticipated resignation on Wednesday. Embattled Rajapaksa, whose location is still unknown since the protesters overran both his office and the official residence, has ordered officials to ensure the smooth distribution of cooking gas. Sri Lankan Army chief General Shavendra Silva today said that there is an opportunity to resolve the current political crisis in a peaceful manner, seeking people's support. Meanwhile, three persons have been arrested for setting the Sri Lanka PM's residence on fire. Stay with TOI for more updates
19:40 (IST) Jul 09
Tears for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is shaped like a teardrop falling from Southern India. The image belies the spirit of the island nation’s happy people. So to see it wracked by economic woes that defines a failed state, after decades of insurgency that it defeated (albeit in the ugliest manner possible) is heartbreaking.
Read Chidanand Rajghatta's blog19:36 (IST) Jul 09
When this Government resigns, it is essential that another Government be ready to immediately assume duties to ensure stability. It must be ensured that economic recovery such as the IMF discussions are not hindered: PMO
19:29 (IST) Jul 09
PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said he has informed the President that an All-Party Government must be formed. He said that there is a fuel crisis in the country, a food shortage and the World Food Program Director is due to arrive in the country: PMO
19:15 (IST) Jul 09
The PM's decision to resign came after urgent party leaders meeting today
Decision pursuant to the Party Leaders meeting. https://t.co/SITH82ot5U
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) 1657373768000
18:57 (IST) Jul 09
Ranil Wickremesinghe resigns as PM
To ensure the continuation of the Government including the safety of all citizens I accept the best recommendation… https://t.co/uA8P5Gaa1A
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) 165737238200018:04 (IST) Jul 09
18:03 (IST) Jul 09
SJB MP Rajitha Senaratne attacked by protesters as agitation erupts on the streets amid the ongoing economic crisis.
Colombo | In a viral video, SJB MP Rajitha Senaratne attacked by protesters as agitation erupts on the streets amid… https://t.co/JkgAZl6ic2
— ANI (@ANI) 165735851800018:02 (IST) Jul 09
Sri Lankan schools shut till July 15 as crisis deepens
17:43 (IST) Jul 09
Consensus is largely for all to demand immediate resignation of president and PM. Speaker to take over per constitution.
17:43 (IST) Jul 09
Urgent party leaders meeting on now at Speaker’s official residence. PM, AKD and Sumanthiran et el participated via Zoom.
17:37 (IST) Jul 09
Protesters enter swimming pool inside the president's residence
17:35 (IST) Jul 09
16 MPs From President Rajapaksa's party request his immediate resignation
17:35 (IST) Jul 09
Several Sri Lankan military personnel join protesters against President: Reports
17:31 (IST) Jul 09
Former Sri Lankan cricketer and captain Sanath Jayasuriya joins protest against Sri Lankan government
17:07 (IST) Jul 09
Visuals from the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo
#WATCH | Sri Lanka: People gather in large numbers outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo as the beleaguer… https://t.co/LafDxq7xvV
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) 165736647100017:05 (IST) Jul 09
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe holds initial talks with party leaders
16:49 (IST) Jul 09
As protesters surged at the gates of the Sri Lankan president's palace, troops guarding the compound fired in the air to hold back the crowds until Gotabaya Rajapaksa was safely removed (AFP)
16:45 (IST) Jul 09
Reports say unknown people on board two Navy ships that left Colombo port
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