- Last Update 2024-07-17 16:41:00
Tense scenes outside Presidential Secretariat as SJB protesters gather
There have been tense scenes outside the Presidential Secretariat this evening after protesters from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) gathered at the location at the end of their protest march.
Some SJB supporters attempted to enter the Presidential Secretariat but were held back by police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel.
The protesters demanded that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his Government resign due to their inability to control the rising cost of living, over the prevailing shortages of many essentials including fuel and gas, and over the present power crisis. The massive crowds caused severe traffic congestions in some parts of Colombo.
The road opposite the Presidential Secretariat at the Galle Face Roundabout was also completely blocked off by the protesters.
The protest march commenced from two locations in Colombo before protesters converged outside the Presidential Secretariat for their meeting, which was addressed by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
Pix by Eshan Fernando and Akila Jayawardana
-
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 - 278 - 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 - 12 - 0
Three Sri Lankans among 16 missing after ship capsizes off Oman
- 17/07/2024 - 73 - 0
High-level committee to oversee security arrangements of presidential candidates
- 17/07/2024 - 64 - 0
Fairly heavy rains likely today
- 17/07/2024 - 49 - 0
Leave Comments