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2024 Presidential Election: EC announces locations and dates for marking postal votes
2024 Presidential Election: EC announces locations and dates for marking postal votes
The Election Commission has announced the locations reserved for marking postal votes in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
INS Mumbai departs island concluding formal visit
INS Mumbai departs island concluding formal visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai, which arrived in Sri Lanka on August 26, departed the island yesterday (29) after successfully completing its formal visit. MORE..
New Zealand’s Māori King dies after 18-year reign
New Zealand’s Māori King dies after 18-year reign
New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died Friday at age 69, days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. MORE..
Indian National Security Advisor calls on Prime Minister
Indian National Security Advisor calls on Prime Minister
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has stated that there is immense potential for India and Sri Lanka to further strengthen economic cooperation, which would be mutually beneficial considering the complementarity in bilateral ties. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Tri-forces personnel ration allowance to be integrated into salaries from January
Tri-forces personnel ration allowance to be integrated into salaries from January
State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, has announced today (29) that a significant change will be implemented in the system of providing ration allowances to armed forces personnel, effective from January. MORE..
President meets record-breaking youth after 1,500 km journey across Sri Lanka
President meets record-breaking youth after 1,500 km journey across Sri Lanka
Shahmy Shaheed, a young man from Beruwala who made headlines by walking 1,500 kilometers around Sri Lanka in just 45 days, was honoured yesterday (28) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s official residence in Colombo, said President’s Media Division. MORE..
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: More than 95% of investigations completed - Police
‘Club Wasantha’ murder: More than 95% of investigations completed - Police
Sri Lanka Police says that more than 95% of the investigation activities into the recent killing of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, have been completed thus far. MORE..
Keheliya and 3 others further remanded; first suspect referred to psychiatric inspection
Keheliya and 3 others further remanded; first suspect referred to psychiatric inspection
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 03 other suspects, implicated in the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials, have been further remanded until September 11. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” level advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for Multi-day boats in the Northern Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. MORE..
Over 100 more election violation complaints reported within 24 hours – EC
Over 100 more election violation complaints reported within 24 hours – EC
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka says that 118 more complaints have been received pertaining to the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
Sajith Premadasa launches election manifesto
Sajith Premadasa launches election manifesto
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate, opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has handed over his presidential election manifesto to the Chief Prelates of the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters this afternoon (29). MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Afghanistan; Tremors felt in India
Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Afghanistan; Tremors felt in India
An earthquake of a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. MORE..
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrives in Sri Lanka
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrives in Sri Lanka
India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit K. Doval arrived in Colombo Thursday (Aug 29) morning, official sources told The Hindu, to follow-up on the ongoing Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) initiative. He is also scheduled to meet with political leaders in Colombo. MORE..
Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade
Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade
Ambassador Andrés González thanked Sri Lanka for its support every year in the United Nations vote against the blockade of the United States against Cuba, an official source disclosed. MORE..
Sri Lanka will not accept any UNHRC resolution on human rights violations during civil war – Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka will not accept any UNHRC resolution on human rights violations during civil war – Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry assured that Sri Lanka will not accept any resolutions brought forward by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) regarding alleged human rights violations during the civil conflict that ended in 2009. MORE..
Foreign investors guaranteed a corruption-free future under NPP - Harini Amarasuriya
Foreign investors guaranteed a corruption-free future under NPP - Harini Amarasuriya
China had been an “easy source of money” for past governments and the National People’s Power (NPP) wants to ensure future investment isn’t wasteful, said Harini Amarasuriya, a lawmaker and a member of the NPP. MORE..
Another SLPP MP backs Sajith in presidential election
Another SLPP MP backs Sajith in presidential election
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) Colombo District MP Jagath Kumara has pledged his support to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
India hands over first payment for implementing hybrid power projects in islands off Jaffna
India hands over first payment for implementing hybrid power projects in islands off Jaffna
The first payment towards implementation of Hybrid Power Projects in Three Islands off Jaffna has been handed over by the High Commission of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha to the Secretary of Minister of Power and Energy, Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena and Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Mr. Ranjith Sepala. MORE..
President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled
President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election was officially launched in Colombo, a short while ago. MORE..
| August 29, 2024 10:36 am
Ceremonial launch of President Ranil’s election manifesto begins
Ceremonial launch of President Ranil’s election manifesto begins
The ceremony to unveil the election manifesto of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is contesting the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate, commenced a short while ago at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. MORE..
| August 29, 2024 9:55 am
Ex-Provincial Councillor arrested for aiding ‘Club Wasantha’ murder suspects
Ex-Provincial Councillor arrested for aiding ‘Club Wasantha’ murder suspects
A former Western Provincial Councillor has been arrested for allegedly aiding and providing lodging to the second gunman and the car driver involved in the killing of two persons including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as’Club Wasantha’. MORE..
UN food agency suspends staff movement in Gaza after vehicle fired on
UN food agency suspends staff movement in Gaza after vehicle fired on
The United Nations World Food Programme temporarily suspended movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, saying at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint. MORE..
Ranil and Sajith to unveil election manifestos today
Ranil and Sajith to unveil election manifestos today
The election manifesto of President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is contesting the presidential election as an independent candidate will be officially launched at a special ceremony in Colombo this morning (29). MORE..
Fairly heavy showers, strong winds expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers, strong winds expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
