Results: 77

Gary Anandasangaree wins Scarborough-Rouge Park for Liberals

Gary Anandasangaree wins Scarborough-Rouge Park for Liberals

Gary Anandasangaree has won the new riding of Scarborough-Rouge Park for the Liberal party in Canada, beating the Conservatives after the party dropped candidate Jerry Bance late in the campaign. MORE..

October 20, 2015  10:48 am|

EU ready to partner with Sri Lanka to face challenges

EU ready to partner with Sri Lanka to face challenges

The European Union (EU) today stressed that it truly remains committed to supporting a healthy democracy and looks forward to partnering with the Sri Lankan government to address some of the “challenges” it faces. MORE..

September 3, 2015  10:35 pm|

Welgama ready to accept the opposition leader post

Welgama ready to accept the opposition leader post

Former Minister Kumara Welgama says that he is ready to accept the opposition leader post. Welgama told Ada Derana that he is of the view that he is the most appropriate for the post under the current political situation of the country. MORE... (Audio)

August 26, 2015  01:16 pm|

Vacated PC seats to be filled after MPs take oath

Vacated PC seats to be filled after MPs take oath

The appointing of new Provincial Councillors to fill the seats left vacant by more than 50 Provincial Council members including 3 Chief Ministers who contested and won at the recent parliamentary elections, is scheduled to take place after the new Parliament is sworn in. MORE..

August 26, 2015  11:37 am|

UNP names National List MPs

UNP names National List MPs

The United National Party (UNP) today named the MPs who will enter Parliament through its National List to fill the 13 bonus seats won by the party at the recent general election. MORE..

August 21, 2015  10:00 am|

EU lauds Sri Lanka’s genuine election

EU lauds Sri Lanka’s genuine election

The European Union says the parliamentary elections held in Sri Lanka on August 17 were genuine, well administered and peaceful overall. MORE..

August 20, 2015  05:57 pm|

Newly elected UPFA MPs oppose National Govt - Vasu

Newly elected UPFA MPs oppose National Govt - Vasu

A group of newly elected Parliamentarians of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) held a discussion in Colombo today with the participation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, former UPFA MP and Left Democratic Front leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara said. MORE..

August 20, 2015  03:20 pm|

I do not expect Opposition Leader post; should go to a senior - Mahinda

I do not expect Opposition Leader post; should go to a senior - Mahinda

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking to Ada Derana said that he does not expect the Opposition Leader post and will remain as a Member of Parliament. He added that the opposition leader post should be decided by the UPFA Parliamentary group and should go to a senior of the party. MORE...

August 20, 2015  08:23 am|

EU monitors say poll well-administered and genuine

EU monitors say poll well-administered and genuine

The 17 August Parliamentary Elections in Sri Lanka were ―well administered and offered voters a genuine choice from among a broad range of political alternatives, although campaign rules were restrictive‖, said Cristian Preda, Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) and Member of the European Parliament.

August 19, 2015  04:35 pm|

Preferential votes- General Election 2015

Preferential votes- General Election 2015

(UPDATE) Preferential votes- General Election 2015. View Preferential votes full list here. MORE...

August 18, 2015  02:03 pm|

UNP wins Galle, UPFA tops postal votes

UNP wins Galle, UPFA tops postal votes

The United National Party (UNP) has received the highest votes in the Galle Polling Division in the Galle Electoral District. MORE..

August 18, 2015  01:11 am|

Ratnapura postal vote results released

Ratnapura postal vote results released

The first postal vote result of the 2015 General Election was released a short while ago by the Department of Elections. MORE..

August 17, 2015  10:55 pm|

President hails most peaceful election in Sri Lanka’s history

President hails most peaceful election in Sri Lanka’s history

Hailing today’s General Election as the most peaceful in the country’s history, President Maithripala Sirisena urged the public to enjoy the results in a calm manner. MORE..

August 17, 2015  09:42 pm|

No major incidents reported during polling – Elections Chief

No major incidents reported during polling – Elections Chief

Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya says that no major incidents have been reported during voting at the 2015 General Election today and that he expects votes would not have to declare null at any polling station. MORE..

August 17, 2015  07:43 pm|

First postal vote result after 11 P.M.

First postal vote result after 11 P.M.

Deputy Elections Commissioner M.M. Mohammed said the Secretariat would be able to announce the first postal vote result between 11.00 p.m. to midnight today and the final result could be issued by noon tomorrow. MORE...

August 17, 2015  10:06 am|

Voting for general election continues, no major violence reported

Voting for general election continues, no major violence reported

Polling booths opened across the island at 7:00 am, with voting set to continue for nine hours under tight security provided by 74,000 police and paramilitary forces, officials said. MORE...

August 17, 2015  09:50 am|

HRW asks Sri Lanka to ‘protect’ voters and ensure safe elections

HRW asks Sri Lanka to ‘protect’ voters and ensure safe elections

Sri Lankan authorities must ensure that voters can travel safely and securely to polling booths and back during the parliamentary elections on Monday, Human Rights Watch said on Saturday after reports of campaign anomalies. MORE..

August 16, 2015  05:59 pm|

Police deploys thousands of officers on election eve

Police deploys thousands of officers on election eve

Sri Lanka deployed thousands of police Sunday (Aug 16) in stepped up security on the eve of a general election after the campaign was hit by sporadic violence that claimed four lives. MORE..

August 16, 2015  02:59 pm|

Three held with over 1,300 model ballot papers

Three held with over 1,300 model ballot papers

Thalathuoya Police today arrested three suspects and seized 1,324 model ballot papers being transported in a three-wheeler from Kandahandiya to Galaha. MORE..

August 15, 2015  10:30 pm|

Elections Chief expects first result after midnight on Monday

Elections Chief expects first result after midnight on Monday

Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya says that it is highly unlikely that the first result of the 2015 General Election will be released before midnight on August 17. MORE..

August 15, 2015  05:35 pm|

Information desk for MPs after election

Information desk for MPs after election

An Information Desk to facilitate the arrangements for the first meeting of the first session of the eighth Parliament that will be elected on Monday will be operative in the House from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on August 23, 24 and 25 for the convenience of MPs, the Secretary General of Parliament said. MORE..

August 15, 2015  03:34 pm|

Conspiracies in play to prevent UPFA victory - Dilan

Conspiracies in play to prevent UPFA victory - Dilan

Former MP Dilan Perera says that various conspiracies are in play to prevent the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) from winning the upcoming General Election. MORE..

August 14, 2015  06:04 pm|

Tamils won’t benefit from discussions about past - CFD

Tamils won’t benefit from discussions about past - CFD

The Crusaders for Democracy (CFD), the new political group formed by ex-Tamil Tigers, says that despite the scars and lingering legacy of the three-decade-long conflict, the war was a closed chapter in the country’s history that should not be brought up again. MORE..

August 14, 2015  01:58 pm|

Rajapaksa sends reply to President Sirisena

Rajapaksa sends reply to President Sirisena

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today responded to the letter from President Maithripala Sirisena, with a letter of his own. MORE..

August 14, 2015  12:11 pm|

Election campaigning ends at midnight

Election campaigning ends at midnight

Campaigning for the General Election will draw to a close at 12.00 midnight today (Aug 14), 48 hours before the election. MORE..

August 14, 2015  10:08 am|

President Sirisena sends urgent letter to Rajapaksa

President Sirisena sends urgent letter to Rajapaksa

President Maithripala Sirisena has sent an urgent letter to former President and UPFA Kurunegala District candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa today (Aug 13), the Presidential Media Unit said. MORE..

August 13, 2015  05:08 pm|

Ranil hails most peaceful election in a long time

Ranil hails most peaceful election in a long time

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said the 2015 parliamentary poll has been the most peaceful, free and fair election in a long time and that the younger people have not witnessed such an election during their lifetime. MORE..

August 13, 2015  03:11 pm|

Second chance for those who missed postal voting

Second chance for those who missed postal voting

Those who missed postal voting could vote on August 11, says the Elections Department. MORE...

August 9, 2015  10:10 am|

US citizens in Sri Lanka cautioned ahead of polls

US citizens in Sri Lanka cautioned ahead of polls

The United States has issued a security message to its citizens living or traveling in Sri Lanka, in view of the forthcoming parliamentary polls in the island. MORE..

August 8, 2015  12:15 pm|

President asks voters to elect only suitable people to Parliament

President asks voters to elect only suitable people to Parliament

All voters of the country have a great responsibility to elect only suitable persons to the Parliament in forthcoming General Election, says President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE..

August 8, 2015  10:31 am|

Deshapriya directs MPs to handover state owned vehicles

Deshapriya directs MPs to handover state owned vehicles

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has ordered the former Parliamentarians to handover all state owned vehicles with immediate effect. MORE...

August 3, 2015  05:30 pm|

Rajapaksa promises new constitution within 6 months

Rajapaksa promises new constitution within 6 months

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today reiterated that that the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has not divided into two factions. Only one faction exists and that is the anti-UNP faction, he said. MORE..

July 28, 2015  12:11 pm|

TNA reiterates self determination, North-East re-merger

TNA reiterates self determination, North-East re-merger

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a coalition of four parties in Sri Lanka, on Saturday reiterated its adherence to the right to self determination for Tamils and the re-merger of the Northern and Eastern Provinces under federal structure. MORE..

July 25, 2015  10:39 pm|

Election posters inside cab with fake army plates, 2 arrested

Election posters inside cab with fake army plates, 2 arrested

Police today arrested two persons and seized a vehicle with two difference number plates, including an army number plate, along with a stack of more than 4,500 election posters of a UPFA candidate in Kebithigollewa. MORE..

July 24, 2015  12:02 pm|

2015 General Election: 566,823 eligible for postal voting

2015 General Election: 566,823 eligible for postal voting

A total of 566,823 voters are eligible to cast postal votes at the forthcoming General Election. Additional Elections Commissioner M.M. Mohamed stated that 628,925 persons had applied for postal voting and that 62,102 applications were rejected. MORE..

July 23, 2015  03:02 pm|

UPFA is not divided at all - Mahinda

UPFA is not divided at all - Mahinda

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today denied that the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) is divided and said that the reason he did not form his own party to contest the election is because he was not ready to abandon the SLFP for his personal gain. MORE..

July 23, 2015  12:13 pm|

Over 70 incidents of election violence within a week

Over 70 incidents of election violence within a week

The Center for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) says that a total of 71 incidents of election-related violence have been reported within the past week, from July 13 to 21. MORE..

July 21, 2015  04:56 pm|

FCID cannot summon UPFA candidates before polls – Susil

FCID cannot summon UPFA candidates before polls – Susil

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) today briefed the Election Commissioner regarding the various problems allegedly faced by the party, such as the lack of security ex-MPs and the summoning of candidates before the FCID, ahead of the General Election. MORE..

July 16, 2015  04:48 pm|

UPFA leaders set to meet Elections Chief today

UPFA leaders set to meet Elections Chief today

Leaders of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) have decided to meet with the Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya today. MORE..

July 16, 2015  01:38 pm|

EU observers confirmed for General Election

EU observers confirmed for General Election

Following an invitation from the Sri Lanka authorities, the European Union has today started the deployment of an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sri Lanka to observe the Parliamentary Elections scheduled for 17 August 2015. MORE...

July 15, 2015  08:49 am|

Postal voting applications: deadline falls at midnight

Postal voting applications: deadline falls at midnight

The time period allocated for accepting applications from individuals eligible to cast postal votes at the parliamentary election, is scheduled to end at midnight today (14). MORE..

July 14, 2015  10:17 am|

Filing of nominations concludes today

Filing of nominations concludes today

Accepting of nominations for the General Election will be concluded today (06) at 12. 00 p.m. the Elections Department said. MORE...

July 13, 2015  10:17 am|

Special traffic plan in Rajagiriya tomorrow

Special traffic plan in Rajagiriya tomorrow

A special traffic plan will be implemented tomorrow (13) in and around Rajagiriya 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. while nominations for the forthcoming General Election are accepted, the Department of Police said. MORE...

July 12, 2015  04:21 pm|

Paranavitana resign as Media Ministry Secretary

Paranavitana resign as Media Ministry Secretary

Karunaratne Paranavitana has resigned from his position as the Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information, with effect from Friday (10). MORE..

July 11, 2015  02:23 pm|

UNP forms new alliance to contest against UPFA

UNP forms new alliance to contest against UPFA

A new political alliance headed by the UNP, under the name of “United National Front for Good Governance,” is to contest the parliamentary election on August 17 with sections of the SLFP and JHU, sources told Ada Derana. MORE..

July 10, 2015  09:02 pm|

I will quit politics if Mahinda gets a vote more than me – Sujeewa

I will quit politics if Mahinda gets a vote more than me – Sujeewa

Former Deputy Minister of Justice Sujeewa Senasinghe today vowed to leave politics forever, if former President Mahinda Rajapaksa obtains even a single vote more than him at the forthcoming General Election. MORE..

July 10, 2015  05:00 pm|

Paranavitana turns down UPFA nominations

Paranavitana turns down UPFA nominations

Karunaratne Paranavitana has turned down nominations extended to him from the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to contest the forthcoming General Election from the Ratnapura District. MORE..

July 10, 2015  03:49 pm|

Ex-LTTE cadres to contest as independent group

Ex-LTTE cadres to contest as independent group

Former cadres of LTTE have decided to contest the Sri Lankan parliament elections as an independent group after the main Tamil party TNA refused to field them in the August 17 polls. MORE..

July 10, 2015  10:09 am|

Chilaw Mayor Fernando extends support to UNP

Chilaw Mayor Fernando extends support to UNP

The Chilaw Mayor, Hilary Prasanna Fernando, on Thursday (09) said that he will extend his support to the United National Party at the forthcoming General Election. MORE...

July 9, 2015  11:26 am|

Election deposits made by 85 independent groups, 2 parties

Election deposits made by 85 independent groups, 2 parties

A total of 85 independent groups and 2 political parties have made their deposits for the General Election as of last evening. MORE..

July 9, 2015  09:50 am|

Postal voting on August 5-6, Teachers could vote on Aug 3

Postal voting on August 5-6, Teachers could vote on Aug 3

Postal voting for the upcoming General Election to be held on August 17 will take place on August 5-6, Assistant Elections Commissioner told Ada Derana. He added that Teachers could cast their postal votes on August 3. MORE..

July 8, 2015  12:43 pm|

If UPFA nomination foils; Mahinda prepared to contest through ‘budding flower’

If UPFA nomination foils; Mahinda prepared to contest through ‘budding flower’

In case former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is unable to contest the upcoming General Election under the UPFA due to a breakdown in the Mahinda-Maithri collaboration, Rajapaksa is scheduled to contest under the Our Sri Lanka Freedom Front (Ape Sri Lanka Nidahas Peramuna) with the symbol of a budding flower. MORE...

July 7, 2015  08:46 am|

Gayantha says UNP confident in election win

Gayantha says UNP confident in election win

As the United National Party (UNP) is about to contest separately at the General Election, it does not matter to whom the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) grant nominations to, Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka asserted. MORE...

July 6, 2015  05:11 pm|

Acceptance of nominations for election from tomorrow

Acceptance of nominations for election from tomorrow

The Elections Department says that nominations for the 2015 General Election will be accepted from July 06 to 15. The Department is making preparations to hold the General Elections on August 17. MORE...

July 5, 2015  11:19 am|

SLMC still undecided on contesting with UNP

 SLMC still undecided on contesting with UNP

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) says that it has still not taken a final decision regarding contesting the forthcoming election with the United National Party (UNP). MORE..

July 4, 2015  01:18 pm|

Former LTTE militants to contest polls as ‘Crusaders For Democracy’

Former LTTE militants to contest polls as ‘Crusaders For Democracy’

Former militants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and their supporters have decided to form a political party named “Crusaders for Democracy” and seek tickets from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to contest the August 17 Sri Lankan parliamentary elections. MORE..

July 4, 2015  09:31 am|

UPFA decides to give nomination to Mahinda Rajapaksa

UPFA decides to give nomination to Mahinda Rajapaksa

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has decided to give nominations to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest at the upcoming General Election on August 17 under the UPFA ticket. MORE..

July 3, 2015  03:29 pm|

Maithripala refuses to give nomination to Mahinda - sources

Maithripala refuses to give nomination to Mahinda - sources

President Maithripala Sirisena has refused to give nominations to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest the upcoming General Election under the UPFA ticket, political sources told Ada Derana. MORE..

July 2, 2015  07:45 pm|

School term and holiday dates revised

School term and holiday dates revised

The Ministry of Education today announced that the dates of the school term holiday have been amended due to the General Election and the revision of the timetable of the 2015 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination. MORE..

June 30, 2015  02:44 pm|

PM invites Mahinda to contest

PM invites Mahinda to contest

I invite the former President to contest for the prime ministerial post at the forth coming general election in next August, Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe said. MORE...

June 28, 2015  10:10 pm|

2015 A/L exam dates revised

2015 A/L exam dates revised

The Department of Examinations today announced that the dates for the 2015 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination have been revised due to the General Election being held on August 17. Click to View Timetable..

June 27, 2015  03:13 pm|

Dates announced for submitting postal voting applications

Dates announced for submitting postal voting applications

The Commissioner of Elections Mahinda Deshapriya says that applications for postal voting at the upcoming General Election will be received from July 03 to 14, 2015.

June 27, 2015  12:02 pm|

Election likely to affect A/L exam dates

Election likely to affect A/L exam dates

With the announcing of the General Election to be held on August 17, it has been reported that certain changes are likely to be made to the timetable of the 2015 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, which was scheduled to be held in the same month. MORE..

June 27, 2015  10:25 am|

2015 General Election to be held on August 17

2015 General Election to be held on August 17

The Government Printer says that the General Election for a new Parliament is to be held on August 17, 2015. MORE..

June 26, 2015  09:11 pm|

Parliament dissolved - sources

Parliament dissolved - sources

The Parliament of Sri Lanka has been dissolved with effect from midnight today (June 26) by President Maithripala Sirisena, Government sources told Ada Derana. MORE..

June 26, 2015  08:00 pm|

SLFP will suffer absolute defeat if Mahinda contests - SB

SLFP will suffer absolute defeat if Mahinda contests - SB

Minister of Rural Economic Affairs S.B. Dissanayake says that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) would suffer an absolute defeat if former President Mahinda Rajapaksa contests the upcoming General Election. MORE..

June 24, 2015  02:33 pm|

UNP to contest General Election alone

UNP to contest General Election alone

The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) has decided that the party will contest the upcoming General Election alone and to give party leader PM Ranil Wickremesinghe powers to make appointments to the nominations board. MORE..

June 19, 2015  12:09 pm|

Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest in parliamentary polls - report

Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest in parliamentary polls - report

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa had informed his close aides that he will contest in the parliamentary elections which are expected to be held in the country in July, a senior opposition member said on Monday. MORE..

May 26, 2015  11:35 am|

General Election before LG polls; LG bodies to come under special commissioner

General Election before LG polls; LG bodies to come under special commissioner

Local Government bodies will come under the supervision of a special commissioner after their automatic dissolution on May 15, President Maithripala Sirisena said. He added that he intends to hold the General Election prior to the Local Government Polls. MORE..

May 12, 2015  07:39 pm|

Even the best constitution can be wrongly implemented - GL

Even the best constitution can be wrongly implemented - GL

Former External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris says that the passage of the 19th amendment is not the “massive constitutional revolution” believed by certain sections of the public. MORE..

May 1, 2015  06:13 pm|

Dual citizens cannot contest Parliamentary Polls – govt

Dual citizens cannot contest Parliamentary Polls – govt

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ajith P. Perera says that according to provisions included in the 19th amendment to the constitution, Sri Lankan nationals who possess dual citizenships are not permitted to contest in the General Election. MORE..

April 30, 2015  05:49 pm|

19A to be presented on April 20; Parliament dissolved after

19A to be presented on April 20; Parliament dissolved after

President Maithripala Sirisena says that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution will be presented to Parliament on the 20th of April and that Parliament will be dissolved once the 19th Amendment is passed. MORE..

April 9, 2015  02:59 pm|

No disaccord with Rajapaksa representing UPFA – Susil

No disaccord with Rajapaksa representing UPFA – Susil

UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha says that if former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is to take a decision regarding active politics for the victory of the UPFA, then there is no disaccord with him representing the party. MORE..

March 21, 2015  06:35 pm|

UNP decides to go for General Election after April 23

UNP decides to go for General Election after April 23

The Working Committee of the United National Party (UNP) has decided to go for a General Election after April 23, as promised to the public during the Presidential polls campaign, the Minister of Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilaka said. MORE..

March 11, 2015  07:45 pm|

General election to be held after new electoral reforms

General election to be held after new electoral reforms

The Cabinet has decided to hold the next General Election only after constitutional changes take place for new electoral reforms, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Rajitha Senaratne said. MORE...

March 5, 2015  12:54 pm|

VIDEO: No intention of staying as Opposition Leader for long – Nimal

VIDEO: No intention of staying as Opposition Leader for long – Nimal

Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala De Silva says that it is not important who will be appointed as the Prime Minister and that what is important is that a Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) government is formed. MORE..

February 28, 2015  05:15 pm|

Jayasinghe Bandara takes oath

Jayasinghe Bandara takes oath

Jayasinghe Bandara, who received the 5th highest number of preference votes for the UPFA from the Polonnaruwa District at the 2010 General Election, was sworn in as a Parliamentarian filling the Parliamentary seat vacated by President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE...

January 29, 2015  01:29 pm|

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