The prevailing situation will create a civil war of bloodshed in the country by December, warns President's Counsel Tirantha Walaliyadde.

Parliamentarian Premanath C. Dolawatte says his group of 10 parties will support the passage of the state of emergency at today’s (27) vote in parliament as law enforcement needs to be empowered to maintain peace.

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is prepared to hold talks with president Ranil Wickremesinghe with regard to the losses caused to the Tamils during the war and political solutions, said its leader R. Sampanthan.

Victims of enforced disappearances that took place during the war are working like slaves in factories owned by the Rajapaksas in Uganda, allege their relatives.

Parties in the opposition are making extensive plans to defeat the state of emergency at tomorrow’s (27) vote in parliament, political sources say.

Sri Lanka received humanitarian supplies worth around $22 million (LKR 3.4 billion) donated by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Most proposals contained in the 22nd amendment to the constitution formulated by Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe and due before parliament are likely to come into force following the completion of the term of the incumbent president, according to certain media.

Four individuals have been arrested this morning (26) by Police for loitering near the Bandaranaike monument at Galle Face.

Trade unions have asked new president Ranil Wickremesinghe to reactivate the collective agreement that deals with the wages and welfare of estate workers.

Senior journalist Shanuka Karunaratne has been appointed as the President's Media Director.