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Moratuwa Mayor’s residence set on fire

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Following the attack on the non-partisan protest in Gota Go Gama, a tense situation has arisen throughout the country.

It is reported that the people who are protesting against the government in the streets are launching attacks targeting the parliamentarians of the SLPP and the chairmen of the local government bodies.

The residence of the Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council Samanlal Fernando has been set on fire and it is reported that the house has been severely damaged by the fire.

Meanwhile, the Mayor of Kurunegala was traveling in his vehicle when he was caught by protesters in Mirigama. Protesters have overturned the mayor’s vehicle on the road, causing severe damage to the vehicle.

Pohottu MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala dead from the shooting incident in Nittambuwa

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One person has been killed in a shooting incident in the Nittambuwa area today.

It is reported that the deceased has been identified as Polonnaruwa District SLPP Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala.

The vehicle in which the MP was traveling was stopped by protesters in the Nittambuwa area. The shooting took place in the midst of the unrest that ensued.

A shooting incident reported in Nittambuwa

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Due to the attack on the Gota Go village protest, a tense situation has been created throughout the country. At present people all over the country are taking to the streets to protest against the government.

Meanwhile, it is reported that a shooting has taken place in the Nittambuwa area.

Stay tuned for more information on this news.

Welivita’s letter on PM’s resignation

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Following is the letter issued today by the Prime Minister’s Media Secretary Rohan Weliwita – who dismissed media reports that Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned as Prime Minister – from the Prime Minister’s Office,

Ali Sabri resigns

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Finance and Justice Minister Ali Sabri has also resigned.

He has submitted his resignation letter to the President.

Despite PM’s Media Division’s denial, press release confirming MR’s resignation revealed

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Early reports on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigning from his post effective immediately were denied by Rohan Weliwita, the Prime Minister’s Media Secretary.

However, below is a press release under the official letterhead of the Prime Minister revealing Rajapaksa’s resignation.

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GotaGoGama Kandy branch attacked!

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The Kandy branch of GotaGoGama, a hypothetical village built in objection to the Rajapaksa-led administration, has been attacked by pro-government protesters.

The Rajapaksa devotees attacked the anti-government protesters and damaged the tents at the site.

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People begin to support GotaGoGama protest ground (PHOTOS)

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People have begun to support the anti-government protesters on the GotaGoGama protest ground in Galleface following the brutal assault launched by pro-government supporters this afternoon.

The protest ground is being filled with public support at the moment, photographs reveal.

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Entire country to enter strike actions

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All sectors including the Health Sector will be entering an island wide strike action from midnight today (09) in response to the brutal assault launched at the GotaGoGame protest ground in Galleface by pro-government protesters.

Update: Islandwide curfew imposed

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Islandwide curfew has been imposed, in response to the tense situation occurred upon the assault launched by pro-government protersters in GalleFace, Colombo.

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