World
Sri Lankan ministers resign as economic crisis escalates
"We handed our letters of resignation to the prime minister"
Colombo: Several members of the cabinet in Sri Lanka, including the prime minister's son, have resigned, just days after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency following protests over a deepening economic crisis.
"We handed our letters of resignation to the prime minister," Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told local media late on Sunday.
"The president and the prime minister will discuss and take relevant decisions."
It was not immediately clear if the entire cabinet or only some of the ministers had offered to quit.
Youth and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa, nephew of Gotabaya and the son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, said on Twitter on Monday that he had resigned with immediate effect in the hope it will help "establish stability for the people and the government".
SOURCE: Reuters
-
Regional 2 days ago
Quetta bus accident leaves seven dead, 19 injured
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Barrister Saif warns law enforcers not to collide with PTI workers
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
Dr Zakir Naik walks away from stage during an event in capital
-
Pakistan 2 days ago
PTI's lawyer Kazmi arrested for misconduct towards CJP Faez Isa
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
PM to host All Parties Conference on Palestine issue on Oct 7
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
Dr Zakir Naik stresses Islamic world to adapt with AI
-
Pakistan 1 day ago
PTI protest: Roads blocked, cellular services restricted in various cities
-
Sports 2 days ago
Pakistan is all set to compete in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes