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Sri Lanka crisis Live Updates: Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency

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Colombo, July 18: Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has imposed a state of emergency, according to a government notice released late on Sunday and reported by local media.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to resign on July 13
Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa (Photo Credit: PTI)

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Jul 18, 2022, 9:17 AM IST

Sri Lanka has been battling an acute economic and political crisis in recent months. The country has been struggling with crippling shortages of essential items, including food, fuel and medicine.
Jul 18, 2022, 9:15 AM IST

"It is expedient, so to do, in the interests of public security, the protection of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community," the declaration stated.
Jul 18, 2022, 9:14 AM IST

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has imposed a state of emergency, according to a government notice released late on Sunday and reported by local media.
Jul 18, 2022, 12:18 AM IST

The diesel price in the island nation will be slashed by 20 rupees per litre and the fuel will now be sold at 440 rupees, whereas the price for super diesel will be 510 rupees a litre following a reduction of 10 rupees.
Jul 18, 2022, 12:18 AM IST

Octane 95 petrol will sell for 540 rupees per litre, down by 10 rupees, DailyMirror reported quoting the local media.
Jul 18, 2022, 12:17 AM IST

As per the local media, the price of a litre of Octane 92 petrol will be reduced by 20 rupees, and the new retail price will be 450 rupees (1.25 dollars).
Jul 18, 2022, 12:17 AM IST

Sri Lanka's state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) have decided to lower the retail price of fuel from Sunday.
Jul 17, 2022, 8:54 PM IST

"This decision was taken by the SLC, following a request made by the Innovative Production Group FZE (IPG), the Rights Holder of the tournament, which cited the current ‘economic situation,’ in the country, as not conducive to hosting the tournament," Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.
Jul 17, 2022, 8:54 PM IST

The Lanka Premier League was on Sunday postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing "economic situation" in Sri Lanka. The T20 League was scheduled to be held from August 1 to 21. Sri Lanka is currently grappling with enormous financial crisis and civil unrest for weeks.
Jul 17, 2022, 3:43 PM IST

According to the sources, the foreign secretary is likely to make a presentation before the members on the situation in Lanka and the assistance that India has given in the past to the island nation. And the meeting is likely to start at 5:30 pm.
Jul 17, 2022, 3:42 PM IST

: The Narendra Modi government has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the crucial issue of the Sri Lanka crisis.
Jul 17, 2022, 3:16 PM IST

Indian government to hold all-party meeting on Sri Lanka situation on Tuesday, to be chaired by Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman & S Jaishankar
Jul 17, 2022, 2:57 PM IST

Sri Lanka's protest movement reached its 100th day Sunday having forced one president from office and now turning its sights on his successor as the country's economic crisis continues.
Jul 17, 2022, 1:20 PM IST

Amritha Vidyapathy, who hails from Colombo and is a student in Lucknow, says she has been urging his family to move to India with her considering the unfolding situation since months.
Jul 17, 2022, 1:07 PM IST

Families, future and finances---Srilankan students in India are on hooks getting bothered about the three as their kin back home struggle with the developments in wake of the Island nation facing its worst economic crisis in seven decades.
Jul 17, 2022, 11:45 AM IST

We admire the gracious efforts of Government of India for the tremendous support they have given us, in terms of meeting the basic needs of our people. We continue to seek India's help and support in this regard: Sri Lanka LoP Sajith Premadasa.
Jul 17, 2022, 11:05 AM IST

We are talking to all the members of Parliament... Victorious people should be in congruence with grassroots-level thinking. Right now we have a Parliament that doesn't represent majority opinion of the people...: Sri Lankan LoP on whether they've majority for Presidential polls
Jul 17, 2022, 10:04 AM IST

Right now we've 225 Parliamentarians choosing the President. Parliament composes of Gotabaya Rajapaksa's Legislative majority & President will be chosen from this composition. I've given my name, will see what happens. We're talking to all members: Sri Lankan LoP Sajith Premadasa
Jul 17, 2022, 9:38 AM IST

Colombo's Galle Face, the epicentre of protests in economic and political crisis hit Sri Lanka, was also the venue of the Satyagraha by the Tamil people over 60 years ago to seek equal importance, which resulted in them being violently attacked by elements toeing majoritarianism.
Jul 17, 2022, 12:20 AM IST

"We are in discussion with the Russian Government as well...The initial meetings have taken place in Russia. We have given our requirements and we are working on it. We are waiting to hear what sort of facility will be accommodated to Sri Lanka," he added.
Jul 17, 2022, 12:19 AM IST

"We have made requests (for fuel) to different countries. So, any country that comes to help us, we appreciate that. Right now, the Indian government is the only country that has provided us with a credit line," said Wijesekera.
Jul 17, 2022, 12:19 AM IST

Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera on Saturday said that his government is in discussion with Russia for the purchase of fuel amid the raging energy crisis in the country. Addressing a press conference here, Wijesekera lauded the Indian government for giving a credit line for purchasing fuel as the economic crisis continues to affect over 20 million Sri Lankans.
Jul 16, 2022, 9:54 PM IST

Wickremesinghe has taken this decision following discussions held with Ministers and Members of Parliament on July 16. In addition, it has been decided to use the additional money for this from the relief budget that will be presented in August.
Jul 16, 2022, 9:53 PM IST

Sri Lanka's Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to implement an urgent relief programme to provide fuel, gas and essential food items to the public who are struggling due to the economic turmoil.
Jul 16, 2022, 5:25 PM IST

In addition,it's been decided to use addl money for this from relief budget that'll be presented in August. He advised speeding up food security program. Plans made to prepare necessary environment for businessmen to run businesses without hindrances: Sri Lankan PM Media Division
Jul 16, 2022, 5:17 PM IST

Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to implement an urgent relief program to provide fuel,gas & essential food items to public who're struggling due to economic pressure, following discussions with Ministers& MPs this morning: Sri Lankan PM Media Division
Jul 16, 2022, 4:48 PM IST

During the 13-minute special session, Dhammika Dassanayake, Secretary General of Parliament, announced the vacancy for the post of president. Dasanayake said that nominations for the election of the new president will be heard on Tuesday and if there is more than one candidate, the lawmakers will vote on Wednesday.
Jul 16, 2022, 3:57 PM IST

The process of electing a new president in Sri Lanka to succeed Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who resigned after unprecedented protests against his government over the country's economic collapse, has started with four contenders in the race. Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, main Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, Marxist JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Dullas Alahapperuma, a breakaway SLPP candidate, are the leaders who have so far announced their candidacy to contest the July 20 vote in Parliament. They will be contesting to succeed Rajapaksa for the rest of his term until November 2024.
Jul 16, 2022, 2:28 PM IST

We are in discussion with the Russian Govt as well...The initial meetings have taken place in Russia. We have given our requirements & we are working on it. We are waiting to hear what sort of facility will be accommodated to Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan Power & Energy Minister
Jul 16, 2022, 2:28 PM IST

We have made requests (for fuel) to different countries. So, any country that comes to help us, we appreciate that. Right now, the Indian Govt is the only country that has provided us with a credit line: Kanchana Wijesekera, Sri Lankan Power and Energy Minister, in Colombo
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