Sri Lanka News

The vessel, Yuan Wang, was said to be a dual-use spy ship although the international shipping and analytics sites describe it as a research and survey vessel.

The Parliament Speaker of Sri Lanka confirmed the development by saying he has received the resignation letter.

Earlier, scores of protesters barged into the building of state-owned television channel Rupavahini. The channel suspended its live and recorded telecast this afternoon.

Scores of protesters barged into the building of state-owned television channel Rupavahini. The channel suspended its live and recorded telecast this afternoon.

According to the reports, Rajapaksa was received by Maldivian government officials at the airport in Male early morning.

Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka has categorically denied allegations that India has helped both Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa in fleeing Maldives.

Sources said Basil Rajapaksa, brother of Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was barred by the immigration officials and he had to return.

Protesters can still be seen roaming in the compound, inspecting luxury vehicles standing at compound, jumping on beds, taking shower bath and jumping in swimming pools.

Amid growing pressure to resign from the top post, Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksha had on Saturday escaped from his home. If reports to believe, Rajapaksa’s whereabouts are still not confirmed.

Amid the deepening crisis, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had on Saturday resigned as Prime Minister to make way for an all-party government to take over.