Sri Lanka declares emergency to stop anti-government protests

 Colombo: An emergency has been declared in Sri Lanka to quell anti-government protests due to the severe economic crisis.

According to foreign media, the President of Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after riots and violent incidents across the country. Night curfews have been imposed in various cities, including the capital Colombo.

The severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka has led to severe shortages of medicines, fuel and food. Due to shortage of diesel in the country, power is being cut off for 10 hours daily.

Hundreds of protesters marched in front of the presidential palace in Colombo, demanding the resignation of President Raja Paxa.

Anti-government protests have been going on in Sri Lanka for the past several days. Many protesters have been injured in clashes between police and professionals, while many protesters have been reported.