- Last Update 2024-07-17 16:41:00
21 protesters released on bail
Protesters who were arrested by the Police and the Special Task Force (STF) for blocking the entrance to the Finance Ministry and the Presidential Secretariat were ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
The demonstrators were released on surety bail of Rs. 500,000 each. Twenty-one people, including a Buddhist monk, were brought before Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilana Gamage when the matter was heard.
The police informed the Magistrate that the Treasury Secretary's meeting with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) scheduled for this morning had been interrupted due to the protest.
"Today morning, protesters used makeshift tents to block both gates, continuing their demonstration. The protest had an impact on government officials reporting to essential services and tasks at the ministry, secretariat, and the general public," police told the magistrate.
Since last night, protesters from the Galle Face Green have blocked the two gates from the Lotus Road to the Finance Ministry and the Presidential Secretariat.
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- July 11, 2024 - 1219 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 279 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Related Articles
IN PIX: Samurdhi officers on protest
- 17/07/2024 - 13 - 0
Three Sri Lankans among 16 missing after ship capsizes off Oman
- 17/07/2024 - 74 - 0
High-level committee to oversee security arrangements of presidential candidates
- 17/07/2024 - 64 - 0
Fairly heavy rains likely today
- 17/07/2024 - 50 - 0
Leave Comments