Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election schedule announced

The Elections Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the schedule for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections.



Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveils Election Manifesto

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled his election manifesto this morning (August 26).



Ranil challenges Sajith, Anura to open discussion with IMF on economic plans

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe challenged Presidential candidates Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake to participate in an open discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which he believes will help the public understand the truth behind their promises.



Sri Lanka’s State Finance Minister to disclose Tax information on August 26, 2024

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, says that all information about taxes will be revealed tomorrow (August 26).



Sri Lanka President discusses key issues with Catholic Bishops’ conference

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is running in the upcoming Presidential Election, met with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference President, Bishop of Kurunegala, Most Rev. Dr. Harold Anthony Perera, and the Secretary General, Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo, Most Rev. Don Anthony Jayakody.



Leaves of Sri Lankan Postal workers canceled until conclusion of 2024 Presidential Election

All leaves for postal workers in Sri Lanka have been canceled until the conclusion of the 2024 Presidential Election.



901 election-related complaints ahead of Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has received 901 complaints related to the 2024 Presidential Election.



Rukman Senanayake passes away

Former Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), Rukman Senanayake, passed away today (August 24) at the age of 76.



Sri Lanka Navy seizes 45 Indian trawlers, 333 fishermen in 2024

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 45 Indian trawlers and 333 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters in 2024 and handed them over for legal action.



Suspected gunman in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder arrested in Dehiwala

A suspected gunman involved in the recent murder of two people, including businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, has been arrested in Dehiwala by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of the Sri Lanka Police.



Sri Lanka launches website for train ticket purchases

For the first time in Sri Lanka, the government has launched an online platform, www.pravesha.lk, for railway passengers to buy tickets.



Sri Lanka Government clarifies no decision to cancel un-updated driving licenses

The Sri Lankan government announced that reports about canceling all un-updated driving licenses in Sri Lanka are completely false.



SLFP MPs Dushmantha and Ramanathan to support Ranil in Presidential Election

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MPs Sarathi Dushmantha and Angajan Ramanathan have decided to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka.



New BCB President threatens Chandika Hathurusingha, claims “We can find someone better”

Chandika Hathurusingha recently expressed his readiness to resign if the Bangladesh Cricket Board opts for a different direction.



New water tariffs in Sri Lanka effective from August 21, 2024

The Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notification about the new water tariffs.



Presidential candidate Mohammed Ilyas passes away

Mohammed Ilyas, an independent candidate in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election, has died at the age of 78.