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Presidential Poll nominations: Special security zone in Rajagiriya on Thursday
Presidential Poll nominations: Special security zone in Rajagiriya on Thursday
The vicinity of the Election Commission Office in Rajagiriya will be designated as a special security zone on August 15 as the nominations for the upcoming Presidential Election will be accepted on that date. MORE..
Election Commission informed of two vacant parliamentary seats
Election Commission informed of two vacant parliamentary seats
The Acting General Secretary of the Parliament Chaminda Kularatne has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that two Parliamentary seats in the Ninth Parliament have become vacant from the 09 August 2024 due to the cancellation of the parliamentary seats of Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando. MORE..
Heavy showers expected; advisory issued for severe lightening
Heavy showers expected; advisory issued for severe lightening
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for heavy rainfall in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Chamari named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024
Chamari named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024
Sri Lanka’s talismanic skipper Chamari Athapaththu beat a hot field by overcoming India’s star openers, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, to win the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for July 2024. MORE..
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan’s northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. MORE..
Ali Sabry takes oath as new Justice Minister
Ali Sabry takes oath as new Justice Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has taken oath as the new Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, before the President, a short while ago. MORE..
AKD signs nomination papers for Presidential Election
AKD signs nomination papers for Presidential Election
Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) and Member of Parliament Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming Presidential Election scheduled for September 21. MORE..
Nearly 20 more election-related complaints within last 24 hours - EC
Nearly 20 more election-related complaints within last 24 hours - EC
The complaints received by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka related to the upcoming presidential election have further increased. MORE..
Presidential Election 2024: Ex-Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe places deposit
Presidential Election 2024: Ex-Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe places deposit
Bonds have been placed on behalf of former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today (12), to contest in the 2024 Presidential Election as an independent candidate. MORE..
Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fire at occupied nuclear plant
Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fire at occupied nuclear plant
Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of starting a fire on the grounds of Europe’s largest and now Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Sunday, with both sides reporting no sign of elevated radiation. MORE..
75 Years of Geneva Conventions: Sri Lanka to adopt Sinhala, Tamil translations
75 Years of Geneva Conventions: Sri Lanka to adopt Sinhala, Tamil translations
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, which falls today (Aug 12), Sri Lanka will officially adopt the finalized Sinhala and Tamil translations of the Geneva Conventions. More..
Sri Lankan prisoner who fled India arrested on Vennappuwa shores
Sri Lankan prisoner who fled India arrested on Vennappuwa shores
A Sri Lankan national escapee from a prison in India, who attempted to secretly disembark on the shores of Thal Deka (Kadawatha), Vennappuwa by an Indian fishing boat, has been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
Sri Lankan worker remittances in first 7 months up by 10.3%
Sri Lankan worker remittances in first 7 months up by 10.3%
The remittances from Sri Lankan overseas workers has surged to USD 566.8 million in July 2024, bringing the total for the first seven months of the year to USD 3.71 billion. MORE..
Helicopter crashes into roof of Cairns Hilton DoubleTree hotel, killing pilot
Helicopter crashes into roof of Cairns Hilton DoubleTree hotel, killing pilot
A helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the popular northern Australian tourist town of Cairns, killing the pilot and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of guests, authorities said on Monday. MORE..
Person dies after being hit by train
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has reportedly died after being hit by a train traveling from Colombo towards Badulla. MORE..
Election Commission plans talks amid Grama Niladhari Officers’ strike
Election Commission plans talks amid Grama Niladhari Officers’ strike
The Election Commission has stated that despite the All-Island Grama Niladhari Officers’ Association previously agreeing to carry out all duties related to the presidential election without issues, they plan to negotiate with the association again. MORE..
Evening thundershowers expected in most parts of the island
Evening thundershowers expected in most parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says atmospheric conditions are favorable for development of evening thundershowers in the island during the next few days. MORE..
United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics
United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics
The United States topped the medals table at the Paris Olympics with 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers. MORE..
EU and Commonwealth election observers to monitor prez poll
EU and Commonwealth election observers to monitor prez poll
The Election Commission has granted permission to international observers to monitor the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
Perseid meteor shower: Sri Lanka’s northern sky to dazzle with midnight light show tonight
Perseid meteor shower: Sri Lanka’s northern sky to dazzle with midnight light show tonight
The most anticipated meteor shower of the year- the Perseids - will be visible to Sri Lanka tonight (11), after midnight or pre-dawn light hours. MORE..
| August 11, 2024 6:43 pm
Donald Trump’s campaign says its emails were hacked by Iran
Donald Trump’s campaign says its emails were hacked by Iran
Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign said Saturday that it has been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents. MORE..
Roshan Ranasinghe to also contest presidential candidacy
Roshan Ranasinghe to also contest presidential candidacy
Former Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
| August 11, 2024 5:44 pm
Sri Lanka moves up in ICC Men’s ODI rankings
Sri Lanka moves up in ICC Men’s ODI rankings
Sri Lanka men’s cricket team has moved up in the ICC Men’s ODI team rankings while several players have also made notable progress in the ICC ODI rankings following their impressive series win over India for the first time in 27 years. MORE..
Prison guard arrested with weapons, ammo and drugs linked to “Gotha Asanka”
Prison guard arrested with weapons, ammo and drugs linked to “Gotha Asanka”
The weapons and ammunition taken into custody along with a prison officer during a raid in the Rajagiriya area last night (10), have been revealed to allegedly belong to the notorious criminal figure and large-scale drug trafficker infamously known as “Gotha Asanka,” who is currently hiding overseas. MORE..
Minister calls for probe into ship fire at Colombo Port
Minister calls for probe into ship fire at Colombo Port
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has called on officials of the Ports Authority to launch an investigation regarding the fire that broke out on a ship anchored in the Colombo Port early this morning (11). MORE..
