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Second school term to end on Friday
Second school term to end on Friday
The Ministry of Education has issued a notice regarding the completion of the second term for both government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil medium schools in 2024. MORE..
Patali Champika to support Sajith in Presidential Election
Patali Champika to support Sajith in Presidential Election
The leader of the United Republic Front (Eksath Janaraja Peramuna) MP Patali Champika Ranawaka had signed agreement to support SJB leader Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
| August 14, 2024 2:13 pm
New alliance led by Anura Yapa formed as ‘People’s Alliance’
New alliance led by Anura Yapa formed as ‘People’s Alliance’
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and the “New Alliance” today (14) launched a new alliance under the name “Podujana Eksath Peramuna” (People’s Alliance). MORE..
40 candidates place deposits for 2024 Presidential Election as deadline ends
40 candidates place deposits for 2024 Presidential Election as deadline ends
The deadline for the placing of deposits for the candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election has concluded at 12 noon today (14). MORE..
Special announcement from Commissioner General of Elections
Special announcement from Commissioner General of Elections
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, has stated that persons with disabilities can use the temporary ID card issued to them when voting in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
| August 14, 2024 12:42 pm
FR petition filed seeking court order to appoint Acting IGP
FR petition filed seeking court order to appoint Acting IGP
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed at the Supreme Court, requesting to issue an order to the President to appoint an Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). MORE..
Janaka Ratnayake places deposit to contest Presidential Election
Janaka Ratnayake places deposit to contest Presidential Election
Former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake is running for the presidential election this year as the candidate of the ‘United Lanka Podujana Party’. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa signs nominations for Presidential Election
Namal Rajapaksa signs nominations for Presidential Election
The presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
Wijeyadasa signs nomination papers for Presidential Election
Wijeyadasa signs nomination papers for Presidential Election
Former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming Presidential Election, which is scheduled to be held on September 21. MORE..
TM Dilshan joins SJB to back Sajith in presidential election
TM Dilshan joins SJB to back Sajith in presidential election
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan, has decided to support the opposition leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
New laws to be introduced to combat underworld activities using advanced technology – President
New laws to be introduced to combat underworld activities using advanced technology – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that, following the establishment of law and order in July 2022, the citizens will have the opportunity to vote for a new President on September 21, 2024. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera signs nomination papers for Presidential Election
Dilith Jayaweera signs nomination papers for Presidential Election
The leader of Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming Presidential Election scheduled for September 21. MORE..
Japan PM Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much
Japan PM Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals and paving the way for a new premier to address the impact of rising prices. MORE..
Election Commission announces postal voting dates
Election Commission announces postal voting dates
The Election Commission has announced the dates allocated for the marking of postal votes in the upcoming Presidential Election 2024. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa places deposit to contest Presidential Election
Namal Rajapaksa places deposit to contest Presidential Election
The security deposit has been placed for the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa to contest the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
2024 Presidential Election: Placing of deposits to conclude today
2024 Presidential Election: Placing of deposits to conclude today
The placing of deposits for the 2024 Presidential Election is scheduled to be concluded from 12 noon today (14). 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 or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Gazette issued stipulating daily wage of plantation workers
Gazette issued stipulating daily wage of plantation workers
The Wages Board has issued a Gazette stipulating Rs. 1,350 as the daily wage and a productive incentive of Rs. 350 for tea and rubber sector workers. MORE..
27 parties join ‘Samagi Bala Sandhanaya’ to support Sajith
27 parties join ‘Samagi Bala Sandhanaya’ to support Sajith
A total of 27 political parties have entered into a Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the ‘Samagi Bala Sandhanaya’ today (13) in order to support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
Two dead after inhaling toxic chemical fumes in Malabe
Two dead after inhaling toxic chemical fumes in Malabe
Two persons have reportedly died after inhaling toxic fumes at a residence in the Kahanthota area in Malabe. MORE..
Passenger arrested with 16 gold biscuits worth Rs. 440 million at BIA
Passenger arrested with 16 gold biscuits worth Rs. 440 million at BIA
The officers of the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs have seized 16 gold biscuits, estimated to be worth around Rs. 440 million, smuggled into the country by a passenger at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..
36 candidates place deposits for presidential election so far
36 candidates place deposits for presidential election so far
The Elections Commission of Sri Lanka says that a total of 36 candidates have placed cash deposits so far for the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
Gang rape of school girl: Principal, 2 teachers arrested for concealing incident
Gang rape of school girl: Principal, 2 teachers arrested for concealing incident
The principal and three teachers, including two female teachers, at a school in Thanamalvila have been arrested by police for concealing the incident of a 16-year-old girl who was gang raped and abused for a year by students. MORE..
Sri Lanka appoint Ian Bell as batting coach for England tour
Sri Lanka appoint Ian Bell as batting coach for England tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed the former England batsman Ian Bell as the ‘Batting Coach’ of the national team for the ongoing tour. MORE..
Rajitha Senaratne pledges support to President Ranil
Rajitha Senaratne pledges support to President Ranil
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kalutara District MP Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Gangarama Seema Malaka, a short while ago, and pledged his support for the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
