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First election result can be released around 1.30pm – EC chief
First election result can be released around 1.30pm – EC chief
The first result of the General Election 2020 is expected to be released at around 1.30 pm today (06). MORE..
| August 6, 2020 10:55 am
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka at 2,839
COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka at 2,839
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka reached 2,839 as another person tested positive for the virus on Wednesday night (05), confirmed the Department of Government Information. MORE..
Power cuts in several districts due to bad weather
Power cuts in several districts due to bad weather
Interruptions to the power supply have been reported from several districts in the country, stated the Ministry of Power and Energy. MORE..
Sri Lanka Decides: Derana special broadcast all set to bring election results
Sri Lanka Decides: Derana special broadcast all set to bring election results
Ada Derana election broadcast – ‘Sri Lanka Decides’ – is geared up to bring the latest updates of the results of General Election 2020 today (06). MORE..
General Election 2020: Counting of votes begins
General Election 2020: Counting of votes begins
Counting of votes of General Election 2020 has commenced at 8.00 am this morning (06). MORE..
Rainfall over 100 mm likely in some areas
Rainfall over 100 mm likely in some areas
Windy condition over the island and the showery condition over the south-western parts of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during the day (06), as per the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
UAE: Massive fire breaks out at market in Ajman
UAE: Massive fire breaks out at market in Ajman
A massive fire broke out at a fruits and vegetable market in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday around 6.30pm local time with thick black smoke visible from different areas of the emirates. MORE..
Voter turnout reflects public confidence in govt’s efforts to control pandemic - President
Voter turnout reflects public confidence in govt’s efforts to control pandemic - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has expressed his gratitude towards the Sri Lankan public for the confidence they placed in the by voting at the General Election 2020. MORE..
| August 5, 2020 9:17 pm
COVID-19: Four new cases detected
COVID-19: Four new cases detected
Four more new cases of COVID-19 infection have been detected in the country today (05), confirmed the Department of Government Information. MORE..
| August 5, 2020 7:25 pm
71% overall voter turnout at 2020 General Election - EC
71% overall voter turnout at 2020 General Election - EC
The Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya says that the overall voter turnout island-wide for the 2020 General Election is 71 percent. MORE..
| August 5, 2020 7:19 pm
President, PM and party leaders vote
President, PM and party leaders vote
Sri Lanka’s President, Prime Minister and leaders of political parties were observed casting their votes at respective voting centers today (05). MORE..
| August 5, 2020 7:12 pm
General Election 2020: Final voter turnout
General Election 2020: Final voter turnout
Polling of the Sri Lanka’s 16th Parliamentary Election drew to an end at 5.00 pm today (05). The process got underway in the early hours of the day, at 7.00 am. MORE..
| August 5, 2020 6:16 pm
General Election 2020: Polling process concludes
General Election 2020: Polling process concludes
The voting process of General Election 2020 to elect members for the ninth parliament concluded a short while ago. MORE..
| August 5, 2020 5:33 pm
Another Sri Lankan injured in Beirut explosion, Embassy says
Another Sri Lankan injured in Beirut explosion, Embassy says
Another Sri Lankan national is reportedly wounded in the catastrophic explosion that shook the Lebanese capital, Beirut city, on Tuesday (04), the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beirut said. MORE..
General Election 2020: Voter turnout at 4 pm
General Election 2020: Voter turnout at 4 pm
Over a 60 percent voter turnout has been recorded in a majority of districts by 4.00 pm today (05). MORE..
Showery condition to enhance during next few days
Showery condition to enhance during next few days
The showery condition over the south-western parts of the island is expected to enhance to some extent during next few days from the today (05) night, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
2020 General Election: Voter turnout at 2pm
2020 General Election: Voter turnout at 2pm
The district-wise percentages of the voter turnout the 2020 parliamentary election, as of 2.00 p.m. today has been released to the media. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 recoveries climb to 2,537
Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 recoveries climb to 2,537
Thirteen more patients infected with the novel coronavirus have fully recovered and have been discharged from their respective hospitals. MORE..
2020 General Election: Voter turnout at 12 noon
2020 General Election: Voter turnout at 12 noon
More than 40% of voter turnout has been reported on average at most districts across the island as of 12 noon today (05). MORE..
“SF Lokka” shot dead in Anuradhapura
“SF Lokka” shot dead in Anuradhapura
Notorious criminal gang member Eron Ranasinghe alias “SF Lokka” has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen, the Police said. MORE..
| August 5, 2020 12:48 pm
EC warns against posting marked ballot papers on social media
EC warns against posting marked ballot papers on social media
The Election Commission says it has received complaints pertaining to voters posting photographs of their marked ballot papers on social media. MORE..
Weather advisory for strong winds and rough sea
Weather advisory for strong winds and rough sea
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for sea areas extending from Kankasanturai to Hambantota via Mannar, Colombo and Galle. MORE..
Sri Lankan national injured in Beirut explosion – Embassy
Sri Lankan national injured in Beirut explosion – Embassy
A Sri Lankan national has sustained injuries in the massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital, Beirut city, on Tuesday (04), the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beirut said. MORE..
General Election 2020: Voter turnout at 10 am
General Election 2020: Voter turnout at 10 am
More than 20% of eligible voters in multiple electoral districts have exercised their franchise as of 10.00 am today (05). MORE..
Ada Derana election broadcast ‘Sri Lanka Decides’ in progress
Ada Derana election broadcast ‘Sri Lanka Decides’ in progress
Ada Derana election broadcast – ‘Sri Lanka Decides’ – is now underway, bringing all the information about the General Election 2020 from the moment polling began in the early hours today (05). MORE..
