India abstains on UNHRC draft resolution on promoting human rights in Sri Lanka

India has stepped up and provided unprecedented assistance to the people of Sri Lanka to face the challenges of the recent economic crisis

Sri Lanka imposes social media ban after child hunger posts

In a fresh order to state employees, the govt said a long-established ban on speaking to reporters now extends to social media posts

Rajapaksa was festooned with flowers by a welcoming party of ministers and politicians as he disembarked at airport

A candidate has to cross the magical figure of 113 in the 225-member House to win the election

During the 13-minute special session, Dhammika Dassanayake, Secretary General of Parliament, announced the vacancy for the post of president

Rajapaksa has departed from the Maldives on Saudi Airline flight SV 788 to Singapore, sources said

Rajapaksa, his wife Loma and their two security officers were expected to leave for Singapore on board SQ437 from Male on Wednesday night

Prime Minister Wickremesinghe has already said he was willing to resign and make way for an all-party government to take over

As president, Rajapaksa enjoys immunity from arrest, and he is believed to have wanted to go abroad before stepping down

Hundreds of thousands massed in Colombo demanding Rajapaksa take responsibility for shortages of medicines, food and fuel