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A Sri Lankan court on Thursday imposed a travel ban on former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, his son Namal Rajapaksa and 15 others in view of investigations against them for the deadly attack on anti-government protesters in Colombo this week.
The Attorney General had requested for a travel ban on the 17 individuals, citing that they need to be present in Sri Lanka for the investigations on the attacks on anti-government protesters as it appears that they conspired and planned those attacks.
Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched by Sri Lanka's jail authorities on the allegations that a group of inmates from a prison camp in the island nation were used to attack the anti-government protesters, according to a media report on Thursday.
Violence erupted in Sri Lanka on Monday after supporters of Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked peaceful anti-government protesters demanding his ouster over the country's worst economic crisis that led to acute shortages of staple food, fuel and power.

Sri Lanka crisis: ex-PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, allies banned from leaving country

A Sri Lankan court has imposed a travel ban on former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, his son Namal Rajapaksa and 15 others in view of investigations against them for the deadly attack on anti-government protesters in Colombo this week.

The Attorney General requested for a travel ban citing that they need to be present in Sri Lanka for the investigations on the attacks on anti-government protesters

A Sri Lankan court on Thursday imposed a travel ban on former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, his son Namal Rajapaksa and 15 others in view of investigations against them for the deadly attack on anti-government protesters in Colombo this week.
The Attorney General had requested for a travel ban on the 17 individuals, citing that they need to be present in Sri Lanka for the investigations on the attacks on anti-government protesters as it appears that they conspired and planned those attacks.
Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched by Sri Lanka's jail authorities on the allegations that a group of inmates from a prison camp in the island nation were used to attack the anti-government protesters, according to a media report on Thursday.
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Violence erupted in Sri Lanka on Monday after supporters of Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked peaceful anti-government protesters demanding his ouster over the country's worst economic crisis that led to acute shortages of staple food, fuel and power.

Is India sending its soldiers to Sri Lanka amid unprecedented chaos in the island nation? Such rumours were "categorically" denied by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on May 11.
The High Commission said that "speculative reports in sections of media and social media" about India sending troops to Sri Lanka are incorrect and not in consonance with the Indian government's stand on the situation.
On May 10, India had said that it is "fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy, stability and economic recovery". While citing the help given to Colombo amid the crisis, Delhi said that it is guided by "the best interests of the people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes".
On the same day, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka had dismissed rumours that some members of the Rajapaksa family had fled to India.
Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as Prime Minister on May 9 after weeks of protest. However, his brother Gotabaya continues to remain President, despite growing opposition and outrage.
After Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation, it was claimed the he had left his official residence 'Temple Trees', and taken refuge at a naval base in the port city of Trincomalee.
Meanwhile, clashes erupted between pro and anti-government groups. At least 8 people have died, and over 250 injured in the clashes. Vandalism and destruction of properties of ruling party leaders have also been reported.
The protests began around April 9, sparked by a severe shortage of essentials due to lack of foreign currency, which hit imports.

Is India sending its army to Sri Lanka? High Commission rejects rumours amid protests, violence

Amid a worsening crisis and widespread violence, India had said on May 10 that it is "fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy, stability and economic recovery".

Is India sending its soldiers to Sri Lanka amid unprecedented chaos in the island nation? Such rumours were "categorically" denied by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on May 11.
The High Commission said that "speculative reports in sections of media and social media" about India sending troops to Sri Lanka are incorrect and not in consonance with the Indian government's stand on the situation.
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On May 10, India had said that it is "fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy, stability and economic recovery". While citing the help given to Colombo amid the crisis, Delhi said that it is guided by "the best interests of the people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes".
On the same day, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka had dismissed rumours that some members of the Rajapaksa family had fled to India.
Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as Prime Minister on May 9 after weeks of protest. However, his brother Gotabaya continues to remain President, despite growing opposition and outrage.
After Mahinda Rajapaksa's resignation, it was claimed the he had left his official residence 'Temple Trees', and taken refuge at a naval base in the port city of Trincomalee.
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Meanwhile, clashes erupted between pro and anti-government groups. At least 8 people have died, and over 250 injured in the clashes. Vandalism and destruction of properties of ruling party leaders have also been reported.
The protests began around April 9, sparked by a severe shortage of essentials due to lack of foreign currency, which hit imports.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence on Tuesday ordered the Army, the Air Force and the Navy personnel to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests in the island nation over the unprecedented economic and political crisis.
The order came after embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urged people to stop "violence and acts of revenge" against fellow citizens and vowed to address the political and economic crisis facing the nation.
Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on Tuesday urged protestors to exercise calm and not resort to violence. He warned if looting and property damage continues, the Ministry of Defence will be compelled to strictly enforce the law against the violators.
“I appeal young men and women to refrain from engaging in violence. Do not set fire to public and private property, and engage in your struggle in the democratic & peaceful manner,” he said.
The Defence Secretary warned that looters have taken the opportunity to commit crime under the guise of the peaceful protests, adding that it is a very unfortunate situation.
His stern warning came amid reports that anti-government protesters were demonstrating outside the Trincomalee Naval Base where former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have reportedly taken refuge.
Gunaratne also appealed religious leaders to advice the youth on peaceful conduct.
Meanwhile, the death toll rose to eight in the unprecedented violence that erupted after supporters of then prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked anti-government protesters here on Monday. Though Mahinda Rajapaksa, 76, has quit as prime minister, this has failed to bring calm. The anti-government protesters are also seeking the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the younger brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Nearly 250 people have been injured in the violence in Colombo and other parts of the country.
Earlier, The Ministry of Defence said it has ordered the tri-forces to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others.
A curfew is in force across the island nation after mobs burned down the ancestral home belonging to the ruling Rajapaksa family amid mounting anger at the worst economic crisis.
Anti-government protesters have also set up a checkpoint on the road leading to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to prevent the Rajapaksa family loyalists from fleeing the country.
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.
The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices. 

Sri Lanka issues shoot-at-sight orders as unrest continues

Sri Lankan govt has ordered its military to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests across the country

A curfew is in force across the island nation after mobs burned down the ancestral home belonging to the ruling Rajapaksa family amid mounting anger at the worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Ministry of Defence on Tuesday ordered the Army, the Air Force and the Navy personnel to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests in the island nation over the unprecedented economic and political crisis.
The order came after embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urged people to stop "violence and acts of revenge" against fellow citizens and vowed to address the political and economic crisis facing the nation.
Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Defence Secretary General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on Tuesday urged protestors to exercise calm and not resort to violence. He warned if looting and property damage continues, the Ministry of Defence will be compelled to strictly enforce the law against the violators.
&ldquo;I appeal young men and women to refrain from engaging in violence. Do not set fire to public and private property, and engage in your struggle in the democratic &amp; peaceful manner,&rdquo; he said.
The Defence Secretary warned that looters have taken the opportunity to commit crime under the guise of the peaceful protests, adding that it is a very unfortunate situation.
His stern warning came amid reports that anti-government protesters were demonstrating outside the Trincomalee Naval Base where former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have reportedly taken refuge.
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Gunaratne also appealed religious leaders to advice the youth on peaceful conduct.
Meanwhile, the death toll rose to eight in the unprecedented violence that erupted after supporters of then prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked anti-government protesters here on Monday. Though Mahinda Rajapaksa, 76, has quit as prime minister, this has failed to bring calm. The anti-government protesters are also seeking the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the younger brother of Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Nearly 250 people have been injured in the violence in Colombo and other parts of the country.
Earlier, The Ministry of Defence said it has ordered the tri-forces to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others.
A curfew is in force across the island nation after mobs burned down the ancestral home belonging to the ruling Rajapaksa family amid mounting anger at the worst economic crisis.
Anti-government protesters have also set up a checkpoint on the road leading to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to prevent the Rajapaksa family loyalists from fleeing the country.
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.
The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.&nbsp;

The ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Hambantota has been set on fire by a group of anti-government protestors, hours after Mahinda Rajapaksa, the patriarch of the powerful clan resigned on Monday in response to mounting demand for his ouster as Sri Lanka's prime minister.
Prime Minister Mahinda's House in Kurunegala was also set on fire by protesters while a mob also destroyed D A Rajapaksa Memorial - constructed in the memory of the father of Mahinda and Gotabaya - in Medamulana, Hambantota.
Earlier, Mahinda Rajapaksa's supporters attacked anti-government protesters at MynaGoGama and GotaGoGama protest sites in Colombo.
Several properties of ministers and lawmakers of the ruling coalition were destroyed by the protesters.
Sri Lankan media also reported that a fire has broke out near the back gate of Temple Trees, the official residence of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister in Colombo
Protesters have also attacked the house of Badulla District parliamentarian Tissa Kuttiarachch and later set it on fire.
The house of Puttalam MP Santha Nishantha was completely destroyed due to an arson attack.
The arson attacks came as the island was placed under curfew after violent clashes between Mahinda Rajapaksa supporters and anti-government protesters in Colombo.
Three people were killed, including a ruling party MP, and more than 150 injured in violence in the capital.

Sri Lanka crisis | Ancestral home of Rajapaksas set on fire

The ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Hambantota has been set on fire by a group of anti-government protestors, hours after Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday. 

The arson attacks came as the island was placed under curfew after violent clashes between Mahinda Rajapaksa supporters and anti-government protesters in Colombo.

The ancestral home of the Rajapaksas in Hambantota has been set on fire by a group of anti-government protestors, hours after Mahinda Rajapaksa, the patriarch of the powerful clan resigned on Monday in response to mounting demand for his ouster as Sri Lanka's prime minister.
Prime Minister Mahinda's House in Kurunegala was also set on fire by protesters while a mob also destroyed D A Rajapaksa Memorial - constructed in the memory of the father of Mahinda and Gotabaya - in Medamulana, Hambantota.
Earlier, Mahinda Rajapaksa's supporters attacked anti-government protesters at MynaGoGama and GotaGoGama protest sites in Colombo.
Several properties of ministers and lawmakers of the ruling coalition were destroyed by the protesters.
Sri Lankan media also reported that a fire has broke out near the back gate of Temple Trees, the official residence of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister in Colombo
Protesters have also attacked the house of Badulla District parliamentarian Tissa Kuttiarachch and later set it on fire.
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The house of Puttalam MP Santha Nishantha was completely destroyed due to an arson attack.
The arson attacks came as the island was placed under curfew after violent clashes between Mahinda Rajapaksa supporters and anti-government protesters in Colombo.
Three people were killed, including a ruling party MP, and more than 150 injured in violence in the capital.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned as protests against the govt intensified.
Sri Lankan media had reported on Friday that President Gotabaya Rajapaksha had asked the prime minister to resign in a special meeting as a solution for the ongoing crisis
Sri Lankan authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide curfew and Army troops were deployed in the capital after pro-government groups attacked protesters outside embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office, leaving at least 78 people injured.
Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.
Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9 seeking resignation of President Gotabaya and Prime Minister Mahinda, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as protest intensify

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned as protests against the govt intensified.

Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948.

Sri Lankan&nbsp;Prime Minister Mahinda&nbsp;Rajapaksa&nbsp;has resigned as protests against the govt intensified.
Sri&nbsp;Lankan&nbsp;media had reported on Friday that President Gotabaya&nbsp;Rajapaksha&nbsp;had asked the prime minister to resign in a special meeting as a solution for the ongoing crisis
Sri Lankan authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide curfew and Army troops were deployed in the capital after pro-government groups attacked protesters outside embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's office, leaving at least 78 people injured.
Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.
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Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9 seeking resignation of President Gotabaya and Prime Minister Mahinda, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

Embattled Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from Friday midnight, the presidential media division said, the second time in just over a month amidst growing countrywide anti-government protests over the unprecedented economic crisis.
The state of emergency gives the police and the security forces sweeping power to arbitrarily arrest and detain people.
Rajapaksa’s decision was to ensure public security and maintain essential services so as to ensure a smooth functioning of the country, the presidential media division said.
The decision came amidst weeks of protests demanding the resignation of the President and the government, blaming the powerful Rajapaksa clan for mishandling the island nation's economy, already hit by the pandemic.
Earlier in the day, student activists warned to lay a siege to Parliament as trade unions launched a crippling island-wide strike to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government over their inability to tackle the economic meltdown which has caused unprecedented hardships to the public.
On Friday, beleaguered Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has made it clear that he will not quit from his post, came under unexpected pressure to resign at the special Cabinet meeting.
“There were opinions during the Cabinet, some even suggested the prime minister must resign. The President (Gotabaya Rajapaksa) was keen to see an end to the political crisis even with the resignation of the prime minister,” a ministerial source said.
The backers of the 76-year-old prime minister had insisted him to stay on as the public demand was more for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, his younger brother.
The 72-year-old president for a few weeks now has been wanting the prime minister to resign in order to set up an all-party interim government.
Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis in its history with the shortage of essentials, and power outages caused by a severe forex crisis.
Rajapaksa had declared emergency on April 1 also after a mass protest opposite his private residence. He had revoked it on April 5.
Since April 9, the protesters have been staying near the presidential secretariat in the ‘Gota go home gama’ or Gotabaya Go home village and since April 26 the ‘Mynah go home village’ or ‘Mahinda Go Home Village’.
Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.
Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.
Despite mounting pressure, President Rajapaksa and his elder brother and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have refused to quit.
On Thursday, they won a key election in Parliament when their candidate convincingly won the race for the post of Deputy Speaker.

Sri Lanka: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declares emergency again; PM Mahinda refuses to quit

Sri&nbsp;Lanka&nbsp;declared state of emergency the second time in just over a month amidst growing countrywide anti-government protests over the unprecedented economic crisis

Embattled Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency with effect from Friday midnight, the presidential media division said, the second time in just over a month amidst growing countrywide anti-government protests over the unprecedented economic crisis.
The state of emergency gives the police and the security forces sweeping power to arbitrarily arrest and detain people.
Rajapaksa&rsquo;s decision was to ensure public security and maintain essential services so as to ensure a smooth functioning of the country, the presidential media division said.
The decision came amidst weeks of protests demanding the resignation of the President and the government, blaming the powerful Rajapaksa clan for mishandling the island nation's economy, already hit by the pandemic.
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Earlier in the day, student activists warned to lay a siege to Parliament as trade unions launched a crippling island-wide strike to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government over their inability to tackle the economic meltdown which has caused unprecedented hardships to the public.
On Friday, beleaguered Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has made it clear that he will not quit from his post, came under unexpected pressure to resign at the special Cabinet meeting.
&ldquo;There were opinions during the Cabinet, some even suggested the prime minister must resign. The President (Gotabaya Rajapaksa) was keen to see an end to the political crisis even with the resignation of the prime minister,&rdquo; a ministerial source said.
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The backers of the 76-year-old prime minister had insisted him to stay on as the public demand was more for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, his younger brother.
The 72-year-old president for a few weeks now has been wanting the prime minister to resign in order to set up an all-party interim government.
Sri Lanka is going through its worst economic crisis in its history with the shortage of essentials, and power outages caused by a severe forex crisis.
Rajapaksa had declared emergency on April 1 also after a mass protest opposite his private residence. He had revoked it on April 5.
Since April 9, the protesters have been staying near the presidential secretariat in the &lsquo;Gota go home gama&rsquo; or Gotabaya Go home village and since April 26 the &lsquo;Mynah go home village&rsquo; or &lsquo;Mahinda Go Home Village&rsquo;.
Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of unprecedented economic turmoil since its independence from Britain in 1948. The crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foods and fuel, leading to acute shortages and very high prices.
Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets across Sri Lanka since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.
Despite mounting pressure, President Rajapaksa and his elder brother and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have refused to quit.
On Thursday, they won a key election in Parliament when their candidate convincingly won the race for the post of Deputy Speaker.

Sri Lanka’s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said that his government was confident of overcoming the unprecedented economic crisis in the same way it crushed the LTTE over a decade ago. 
In a televised address to the nation, Mahinda, who is under growing pressure to quit due to the worst economic crisis facing the island nation, said that he understands the people’s sufferings. 
“We have to strengthen the economy. We will take the responsibility to resolve the economic issue in the same way we ended the 30-year war,” the prime minister said, referring to his military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. 
The LTTE, which led a separatist war for a separate Tamil homeland, was crushed by the Lankan military in 2009 with the death its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran. 
Mahinda, the elder brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, said that the government is working round-the-clock to overcome the economic crisis. 
In his first public appearance since countrywide protests began demanding the resignation of his younger brother President Gotabaya and the entire Rakapaksa family, he appealed to the protesters to end their anti-government agitation and said that every minute spent on streets deprives the country of dollar inflow. 
“The government is spending every second of the day to resolve this problem. My family is being slandered, we can tolerate it,” Mahinda said. 
He said the protesters were demanding to send home the entire 225 parliamentarians. 
“It will be dangerous to reject Parliament,” he said. In a bid to blame the Opposition Janatha Vikmuthi Peramuna (JVP) party for the protests, Mahinda recalled the JVP rebellions in the 70s and 80s. 
He said that his government had built roads, ports and infrastructure not to keep the people on the streets protesting. 
His speech came as a flurry of political activities took place to end the economic crisis and the political impasse. 
While another day was passed without appointing the Cabinet, the differences of opinion among the political groups came to light on the proposed no-confidence motion against the government. 
The group which declared independence from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) coalition announced that they would not be supporting the No-Confidence Motion (NCM). 
“We do not see how the passing of the NCM would help. Even if it is to be won, how could a government be formed,” senior legislator Vasudeva Nanayakkara said. 
The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said that they have begun the process to move an NCM against the government on its mishandling of the economy. 
The address of the prime minister came hours after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that poor economic policies of the government had contributed to the country’s economic downturn. 
He said the cost of living in the country is going from bad to worse due to the price increase of essential food items including medicine, milk powder, rice, sugar, dhal, wheat flour and items such as gas, diesel, kerosene oil and petrol. 
The Opposition Leader said that people gave ample time to President Rajapaksa to fulfil their requirements, especially by reducing the increasing cost of living but neither the President nor his Cabinet ministers were able to fulfil their demands. 
The anti-government protests, which started on Saturday, continued to its third day on Monday. 

Sri Lanka crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa says resolved to end crisis, asks for agitations to stop

Sri Lanka’s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said that his government was confident of overcoming the unprecedented economic crisis

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said that his government was confident of overcoming the unprecedented economic crisis.&nbsp; Mahinda, under growing pressure to quit due to the economic crisis, said that he understands the people&rsquo;s sufferings. He said that they have taken the responsibility to resolve the economic crisis the same way the 30-year-war was ended, referring to his military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam&nbsp;in 2009.&nbsp; Mahinda, the elder brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, said that the government is working round-the-clock to overcome the economic crisis.&nbsp; In his first public appearance since countrywide protests began demanding the resignation of his younger brother President Gotabaya and the entire Rakapaksa family, he appealed to the protesters to end their anti-government agitation and said that every minute spent on streets deprives the country of dollar inflow.&nbsp; He added that it would be dangerous to reject the Parliament, alluding to the protesters demand to send home all 225 parliamentarians.&nbsp; While another day was passed without appointing the Cabinet, the differences of opinion among the political groups came to light on the proposed no-confidence motion against the government.&nbsp; The anti-government protests, which started on Saturday, continued to its third day on Monday.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said that his government was confident of overcoming the unprecedented economic crisis

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said that his government was confident of overcoming the unprecedented economic crisis in the same way it crushed the LTTE over a decade ago.&nbsp;
In a televised address to the nation, Mahinda, who is under growing pressure to quit due to the worst economic crisis facing the island nation, said that he understands the people&rsquo;s sufferings.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We have to strengthen the economy. We will take the responsibility to resolve the economic issue in the same way we ended the 30-year war,&rdquo; the prime minister said, referring to his military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009.&nbsp;
The LTTE, which led a separatist war for a separate Tamil homeland, was crushed by the Lankan military in 2009 with the death its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran.&nbsp;
Mahinda, the elder brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, said that the government is working round-the-clock to overcome the economic crisis.&nbsp;
In his first public appearance since countrywide protests began demanding the resignation of his younger brother President Gotabaya and the entire Rakapaksa family, he appealed to the protesters to end their anti-government agitation and said that every minute spent on streets deprives the country of dollar inflow.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The government is spending every second of the day to resolve this problem. My family is being slandered, we can tolerate it,&rdquo; Mahinda said.&nbsp;
He said the protesters were demanding to send home the entire 225 parliamentarians.&nbsp;
&ldquo;It will be dangerous to reject Parliament,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp; In a bid to blame the Opposition Janatha Vikmuthi Peramuna (JVP) party for the protests, Mahinda recalled the JVP rebellions in the 70s and 80s.&nbsp;
He said that his government had built roads, ports and infrastructure not to keep the people on the streets protesting.&nbsp;
His speech came as a flurry of political activities took place to end the economic crisis and the political impasse.&nbsp;
While another day was passed without appointing the Cabinet, the differences of opinion among the political groups came to light on the proposed no-confidence motion against the government.&nbsp;
The group which declared independence from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) coalition announced that they would not be supporting the No-Confidence Motion (NCM).&nbsp;
&ldquo;We do not see how the passing of the NCM would help. Even if it is to be won, how could a government be formed,&rdquo; senior legislator Vasudeva Nanayakkara said.&nbsp;
The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said that they have begun the process to move an NCM against the government on its mishandling of the economy.&nbsp;
The address of the prime minister came hours after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that poor economic policies of the government had contributed to the country&rsquo;s economic downturn.&nbsp;
He said the cost of living in the country is going from bad to worse due to the price increase of essential food items including medicine, milk powder, rice, sugar, dhal, wheat flour and items such as gas, diesel, kerosene oil and petrol.&nbsp;
The Opposition Leader said that people gave ample time to President Rajapaksa to fulfil their requirements, especially by reducing the increasing cost of living but neither the President nor his Cabinet ministers were able to fulfil their demands.&nbsp;
The anti-government protests, which started on Saturday, continued to its third day on Monday.&nbsp;
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