A group of Tamil politicians in Sri Lanka have written to the British minister for South Asia, Lord Tariq Ahmad, urging the UK to impose Magnitsky sanctions on alleged Sri Lankan war criminals and pursue prosecutions under universal jurisdiction.

As Sri Lanka’s economy continues to crater the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a warning on Sri Lanka detailing how “the economic situation is deteriorating”.

A window was stolen from a historic site in Nallur, Jaffna which dates back to the 13th century. 

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris on Wednesday to discuss "bilateral cooperation, PTA reform and the UNHRC" despite the island's rejection of UN resolution 46/1. 

The meeting comes days after the Foreign Minister addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) stating resolution 46/1 creates "disharmony" and is "unhelpful" to Sri Lanka.

A cooking gas explosion in Selvapuram, Mullaitivu has caused a state of panic as locals are already struggling with the gas shortages and soaring prices amidst the economic crisis. 

An elderly man died in a hit-and-run after a Sri Lankan military motorbike collided into his motorbike yesterday in Bharathipuram, Vavuniya. 

The 64 year old man from Vinayagapuram, Vavuniya, died on the spot due to a head injury while the military vehicle fled the scene. 

The police are currently carrying out an investigation.

^{Mannar farmers queuing for fuel} 

After a host of fierce opposition from within the government, Sri Lanka has reportedly begun talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it continues to suffer from its worst financial crisis in years.

Sri Lanka’s state minister, and close Rajapaksa ally, Lohan Ratwatte has been gifted another profile as state minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development.

Eelam Tamil fishermen wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin seeking a “progressive” solution affecting the two Tamil fisherman communities on either side of the Palk Strait.

As one of the worst financial crises seen in Sri Lanka continues to looms over the island, they are now also facing the closing down of hundreds of bakeries across the nation due to the scarceness of cooking gas.

As necessities such as medicine are already running low almost 1000 bakeries are also on the verge of closing down whilst families already face the soaring prices of bread which has almost doubled. The price of a 450g loaf of bread has been increased by Rs. 30, reported the Bakery Owners’ Association.