Police curfew lifted in Colombo and suburbs
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Police curfew imposed in parts of Colombo and suburbs

Police curfew has been imposed in several parts of Colombo and suburbs with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka’s police chief announced.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) C. D. Wickramaratne said curfew has been imposed within Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central and Nugegoda Police Divisions until further notice. 

He said police curfew...

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Protesters block Kandy-Colombo Road at Dalugama

The Kandy-Colombo main road has been completely blocked by a group of protesters at Dalugama in Kelaniya, Ada Derana reporter said.

Protesters have reportedly set fire to logs on the middle of the road, obstructing traffic movement along the road. 

Meanwhile, a short while ago, police had used tear gas and water cannons to disperse another group of...

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan says he won t resign ahead of no-trust vote

In his address to the nation, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he won’t resign before vote of confidence which is to be held on April 3.

In the live address, Mr. Khan named U.S. as the country in question over ‘threatening memo’.

Mr. Khan also added that the country has reached a ‘defining moment’ in its history.

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Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters near President s residence

UPDATE: (10.28 p.m.) - Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters gathered near the Pengiriwatta Mawatha in Mirihana, which leads to the President’s residence. 

Riot police had resorted to using tear gas and water cannons on the protesters as the agitation turned violent with stones and other objects being hurled at security...

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of 12 hours for tomorrow (April 01), as requested by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

The CEB had requested for 12 hours power cuts due to the limited supply of fuel for thermal power plants, the PUCSL said.

Accordingly, the power cuts will be imposed as follows: 

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