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120 Sri Lankan parliamentarians voted for imposing emergency regulations and 63 voted against it…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proclamation of the state of emergency

Basil Rajapaksa, younger brother of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was recently prevented from leaving Sri Lanka following protests by passengers and officials at the Airport…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court

The “Gota Go Gama” activist was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to leave the country…reports Asian Lite News Dhaniz Ali, a Sri Lankan protestor who entered the premises

In Sri Lanka, former Presidents and their family are entitled to a residence in Colombo, vehicles and security, including military and police, in addition to other perks and privileges…reports Asian Lite News

 The statement came after a large military group, along with the police, launched a raid on Friday near the Presidential Secretariat and the protest site at Galle Face to clear the area

The President stated that Articles which governs the rights of peaceful assembly, would be upheld by the government, reports Susitha Fernando Amid international condemnation of violent attacks on anti-government protesters, newly-elected Sri