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Nearly 1,000 election-related complaints received thus far - EC
Nearly 1,000 election-related complaints received thus far - EC
The complaints received by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka related to the upcoming presidential election have further increased. MORE..
Veteran film director Sugathapala Senarath Yapa passes away
Veteran film director Sugathapala Senarath Yapa passes away
Veteran film director Sugathapala Senarath Yapa has passed away at the age of 89. MORE..
Israel and Hezbollah in major missile exchange as escalation fears grow
Israel and Hezbollah in major missile exchange as escalation fears grow
Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early on Sunday, as Israel’s military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger attack, in one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of border warfare. MORE..
2024 Presidential Election: Postal Dept. to receive postal vote ballot papers today
2024 Presidential Election: Postal Dept. to receive postal vote ballot papers today
The Postal Department will today (26) receive the reserved packet containing the registered postal vote ballot papers to be distributed to the postal voters of the 2024 presidential election. MORE..
President challenges Sajith and Anura to an open discussion
President challenges Sajith and Anura to an open discussion
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has challenged Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake to participate in an open virtual discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). MORE..
Third school term begins today
Third school term begins today
The Ministry of Education has announced that the third school term for government and government-approved schools will commence today (26). MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of light showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Govt. plans to import 47 drugs under Indian monopoly, health professionals allege
Govt. plans to import 47 drugs under Indian monopoly, health professionals allege
The Academy of Health Professionals alleges that the Minister of Health has reportedly submitted a Cabinet paper in order to import 47 types of drugs under the Indian monopoly. MORE..
Energy Minister challenges NPP, SJB to debate on fuel taxes and alleged corruption
Energy Minister challenges NPP, SJB to debate on fuel taxes and alleged corruption
Minister and Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara invited the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to a debate on their energy polices, the government’s energy policy and allegations of corruption in the energy sector. MORE..
UN mission is concerned by Afghanistan’s morality law
UN mission is concerned by Afghanistan’s morality law
The UN mission in Afghanistan said on Sunday it was “concerned” about a morality law recently ratified by the Taliban authorities, criticising in particular restrictions on women. MORE..
Rail transport of solid waste begins for first time
Rail transport of solid waste begins for first time
The transportation of solid waste by train commenced today (25), for the first time in the country’s history. MORE..
Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy fire before pulling back, jolting a region braced for war
Israel and Hezbollah trade heavy fire before pulling back, jolting a region braced for war
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a preemptive strike on Hezbollah. The militant group responded that it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month. MORE..
Finance State Minister to reveal full tax information tomorrow
Finance State Minister to reveal full tax information tomorrow
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that all information pertaining to the taxes will be disclosed tomorrow (26). MORE..
Mother and two sons reported missing while bathing in Deduru Oya
Mother and two sons reported missing while bathing in Deduru Oya
A 36-year-old mother and her two sons were reported missing while bathing in Deduru Oya in the Bogamuwa area. MORE..
Ex-Special Forces soldier arrested with ‘Ice’ drugs, ammo in Minuwangoda
Ex-Special Forces soldier arrested with ‘Ice’ drugs, ammo in Minuwangoda
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended a former soldier of the Sri Lanka Army’s Special Forces Regiment (SF), listed as a deserter, while in the possession of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) drugs and ammunition during a special operation in the Yakatuwa area of Minuwangoda. MORE..
2024 Presidential Election: Notice issued on ballot papers for postal voting
2024 Presidential Election: Notice issued on ballot papers for postal voting
The Postal Department will tomorrow (26) receive the reserved packet containing the registered postal vote ballot papers to be sent to the postal voters of the 2024 presidential election. MORE..
Israel declares 48-hour emergency as Hezbollah announces “large-scale” attacks
Israel declares 48-hour emergency as Hezbollah announces “large-scale” attacks
Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency from 06:00 am (0300 GMT) Sunday after the Israeli military launched what it called pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon. MORE..
10 transport associations including LPBOA back President Ranil for re-election
10 transport associations including LPBOA back President Ranil for re-election
Ten major transport associations, including the Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA), have pledged their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
Sajith promises salary hikes, pension boosts and tax cuts; explains funding plan
Sajith promises salary hikes, pension boosts and tax cuts; explains funding plan
Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Presidential candidate and Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa assures to implement a series of programmes to develop the country and enhance the livelihoods of the people by cutting down unnecessary expenses of the government. MORE..
Woman attacked to death over personal dispute in Horana
Woman attacked to death over personal dispute in Horana
A woman has reportedly been attacked to death with a sharp weapon in the Siriltonwatta area of Horana. MORE..
‘NPP attempts to build a rich country’: Anura Kumara explains how
‘NPP attempts to build a rich country’: Anura Kumara explains how
Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the NPP is attempting to build a rich country. MORE..
Namal on the ‘conspiracy’ to topple previous govt and decision taken to prevent country’s collapse
Namal on the ‘conspiracy’ to topple previous govt and decision taken to prevent country’s collapse
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando claims that the SLPP has the ‘young leader’ which was demanded by the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement. MORE..
President Ranil meets with Catholic Bishops’ Conference for wide-ranging talks
President Ranil meets with Catholic Bishops’ Conference for wide-ranging talks
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Harold Anthony Perera and other members of the conference to discuss various critical issues. MORE..
German police arrest suspect in stabbing rampage
German police arrest suspect in stabbing rampage
A man suspected of a stabbing rampage in the western German town of Solingen has been taken into police custody, a state official told German television on Saturday, some 24 hours after the attack that killed three people. MORE..
Postal workers’ leave cancelled until Presidential Election ends
Postal workers’ leave cancelled until Presidential Election ends
Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe has announced that leave of all employees of the Postal Department has been cancelled with immediate effect until the conclusion of the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
