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Supreme Court confirmed that Rajapakse could not exercise powers of prime minister until he proved his legitimacy

Rajapakse was defeated in a no-confidence motion on November 14

His son Namal Rajapaksa, also a lawmaker, said his father would make a special statement

Announcement came shortly after Supreme Court banned Rajapakse and his purported government from exercising powers

Seven-judge bench unanimously agreed that Sirisena violated the constitution when he dissolved parliament

Police believe the 11 victims were killed while in illegal custody of navy and their bodies were never found

Sri Lanka's parliament meets on November 27 and 29 to discuss a motion by UNP to cut off government spending

Legislators say that with political standstill key sectors such as tourism are taking a serious battering

MPs broke furniture and some Rajapakse loyalists were also seen throwing chilli powder at rival legislators and police

The president however rejects the vote

Sri Lanka's top court orders independent Elections Commission to halt preparations for the January 5 vote

President Sirisena triggered an unprecedented constitutional crisis when he sacked Prime Minister Wickremesinghe

Washington deeply concerned by news of Sri Lanka parliament to be dissolved, says US State Department

Dissolution comes after weeks of intense power struggle, followed by Sirisena’s sudden sacking of Prime Minister

The island nation is only one of the South Asian countries where the China-India rivalry has roiled domestic politics

Tourists cancel hotel bookings ahead of peak season

Calls a meeting that could end an increasingly bitter power struggle between two rival prime ministers

Sri Lanka's parliament speaker warn crisis could lead to bloodbath on streets

The crisis brought on by the dismissal of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe exacerbates political tensions

Regional neighbours and Western nations urge all sides in Colombo to exercise restraint and respect the constitution

Sri Lanka's sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe resists moves to evict him from his official residence

Incumbent premier Wickremesinghe was asked to step down and allow a smooth transition of power in the island nation

Alleged plot has briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India

Two elephants were killed and another critically injured Sunday crossing railway tracks in Sri Lanka

Former opening batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has been given 14 days to respond

United States previously warned of targeted sanctions if Yameen's administration attempted to rig September vote

Nasheed was the country's first democratically-elected president but sentenced to 13 years in prison for terrorist

United States and European Union express deep concern over Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen's actions

The three elephants, part of a larger herd, were crossing the railway when a train derailed and hit them

Mathews’ men need to win their second Group B match to qualify for next round

Indian spectators detained over suspicion of match-fixing during women's ODI final between the hosts and India

Bringing pets into Sri Lanka without quarantine clearance can lead to forfeiture of the animal and fine of up to $625

Mushfiqur Rahim scored a century while Lasith Malinga picked up four wickets

Event is scheduled to take place between September 15 and 28 in UAE

President Maithripala Sirisena set to ask UN General Assembly to allow Sri Lanka to resolve war crime allegations

Five-time champions will have to up their game in order to challenge the favorites

National selector Ed Smith faces some difficult decisions ahead of three-Test series in Sri Lanka

35-year-old had been largely ignored since his last ODI appearance in September last year

Players are advised to inform authorities of any attempt to approach them to fix matches

England will play five ODIs, a one-off T20I match and three Tests between October 10 and November 27

Despite criticism that Chinese projects in the south are dragging the country deep into debt

Although, the country will soon resume executions after a 42-year moratorium

Visitors were bowled out for their lowest total in the game's shortest format

Players will undergo physical training and also work on batting, bowling and fielding skills

Reeza Hendricks, Lungi Ngidi pave Proteas path to victory with notable contributions

Wicketkeeper-batsman hit an attacking 87 to guide South Africa to a four-wicket win

Proteas take 1-0 lead in five-match ODI series

Sri Lanka skipper has been troubled by recurring injuries since being brought back as ODI captain

The 25-year-old reveals he is used to playing one down in his whole career

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirms opener will miss series pending inquiry over a ‘misconduct’ charge