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2024 General Election: Process of counting votes explained
2024 General Election: Process of counting votes explained
The Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, stated that the counting of votes for the general election will commence at 4.15 p.m. on November 14. MORE..
Fire breaks out at garment factory in Rajagiriya
Fire breaks out at garment factory in Rajagiriya
A fire has reportedly broken out at a temporary garment factory located in a house on Medawelikada Road in Rajagiriya. MORE..
Sri Lanka discuss execution of ‘parate’ law as suspension ends mid-December
Sri Lanka discuss execution of ‘parate’ law as suspension ends mid-December
Sri Lanka’s banks, regulators, and small and medium enterprises have met at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the execution of ‘parate’ law and the difficulties in loan repayment faced by the SMEs. MORE..
Six arrested over Rs. 1M robbery after pretending to offer massage service
Six arrested over Rs. 1M robbery after pretending to offer massage service
Police have arrested six individuals, five men and one woman, involved in a fraudulent scheme that led to a robbery under the guise of offering massage services. MORE..
70,000 police officers deployed for election security efforts across the island
70,000 police officers deployed for election security efforts across the island
Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa announced that approximately 64,000 police officers will be deployed from today (12) to ensure security during the general election across all constituencies. MORE..
Substandard Immunoglobulin import: Court orders to record statements from 18 members of former Cabinet
Substandard Immunoglobulin import: Court orders to record statements from 18 members of former Cabinet
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has ordered to record statements from 18 then-Cabinet Ministers pertaining to the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
Haiti’s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace. MORE..
Train service resumes between Colombo and Talaimannar
Train service resumes between Colombo and Talaimannar
The Department of Railways has announced that the train service between Colombo Fort and Talaimannar will resume today (12). MORE..
Silence period begins ahead of Parliamentary Election
Silence period begins ahead of Parliamentary Election
The election campaign activities for the upcoming parliamentary election concluded at midnight on November 11, marking the start of the silence period, which will remain in effect until Election Day on November 14. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the south west Bay of Bengal today (12). Under its influence, atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from November 13, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Govt to prioritizes relief for SMEs in Sri Lanka
Govt to prioritizes relief for SMEs in Sri Lanka
A special meeting was held today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to address relief measures for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) facing financial challenges. MORE..
Dilith offers president a practical plan to solve Sri Lanka’s debt crisis
Dilith offers president a practical plan to solve Sri Lanka’s debt crisis
Gampaha District parliamentary candidate and leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Dilith Jayaweera, stated that he has a practical plan to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing debt crisis and is ready to assist the President in repaying the debt through this plan. MORE..
Court orders to expedite tax probes on Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka chairman
Court orders to expedite tax probes on Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka chairman
Colombo Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe has ordered the Inland Revenue Department today (11) to expedite its investigations into actress Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to be completed by year-end: President
Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to be completed by year-end: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process can be completed by December. MORE..
Kochchikade OIC arrested over election law violation
Kochchikade OIC arrested over election law violation
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Kochchikade Police Station has been arrested by the Colombo-North Crimes Division over an alleged incident of violating election laws, the police said.
Probe launched into Channel 4’s Easter attack allegations: CID summons Pilleyan for inquiry
Probe launched into Channel 4’s Easter attack allegations: CID summons Pilleyan for inquiry
Former Chief Minister of the Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has been summoned to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) tomorrow (12), in order to record a statement related to the allegations in the documentary aired by British television network ‘Channel 4’.. MORE..
| November 11, 2024 6:00 pm
Parliamentary Election-related complaints exceed 2,800
Parliamentary Election-related complaints exceed 2,800
The number of complaints received by the Election Commission in relation to the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary Poll has further increased. MORE..
Sri Lankan workers in UAE trafficked to Myanmar cybercrime camps, authorities warn
Sri Lankan workers in UAE trafficked to Myanmar cybercrime camps, authorities warn
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) has issued a warning regarding a spike in cases of Sri Lankans being referred to cybercrime camps in Myanmar. MORE..
2024 General Election: What to do if you have not received polling card?
2024 General Election: What to do if you have not received polling card?
The Deputy Postmaster General (Operations), Rajitha K. Ranasinghe announced that the distribution of official polling cards for the 2024 General Election has been completed. MORE..
CSE to close early for parliamentary election
CSE to close early for parliamentary election
The Colombo Stock Exchange announced that the market will be closed at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday (14), in view of the 2024 Parliamentary Election.
Valuables worth Rs. 70M robbed from gem businessman’s house in Laggala
Valuables worth Rs. 70M robbed from gem businessman’s house in Laggala
Five masked robbers reportedly broke into the residence of a wealthy gem businessman in the Devaladeniya area, Laggala, making off with cash, gold, and gemstones worth approximately Rs. 70 million. MORE..
Japan’s parliament reelects struggling leader Ishiba as prime minister
Japan’s parliament reelects struggling leader Ishiba as prime minister
Japan’s parliament reelected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday after his governing coalition suffered the worst election loss in more than a decade, forcing the struggling leader to form his second Cabinet in just over a month since taking office. MORE..
Court orders to seize Sujeewa Senasinghe’s controversial vehicle
Court orders to seize Sujeewa Senasinghe’s controversial vehicle
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to take former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe’s controversial vehicle into custody and produce it before the court, Ada Derana reporter said.
SC allows to present President’s stance on Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP
SC allows to present President’s stance on Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP
The Supreme Court has fixed for hearing the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on February 24, 2025. MORE..
Couple killed in Ambalangoda shooting linked to drug networks; drug feud suspected
Couple killed in Ambalangoda shooting linked to drug networks; drug feud suspected
Police suspect that the Ambalangoda shooting incident which claimed lives of a man and a woman on Sunday (10) is linked to ongoing drug-related disputes and tensions. MORE..
