Sri Lanka’s Election Commission launches online system for viewing polling cards

In preparation for the Presidential election in Sri Lanka, the Election Commission has introduced an online system where voters can view their polling cards.



Shop owner shot dead in Kohuwala

A 43-year-old shop owner was shot dead in Kohuwala when two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire at him inside his shop on Saranankara Road.



Supreme Court dismisses petition to remove injunction against Deshabandu Tennakoon

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (September 18) dismissed a petition filed by three Buddhist monks seeking to vacate the interim injunction preventing Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).



Three questions removed from Grade 5 scholarship exam after leak

The Department of Examinations dispatched a special team to Alawwa today (September 18) to investigate the recent leak of questions from the first paper of the Grade 5 scholarship examination.



Sri Lanka says stability not solely due to suspension of debt payments

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies has clarified Sri Lanka’s external debt service payments, addressing misconceptions about the country’s economic stability.



Four Sri Lankan police officers arrested for extortion in Colombo 15

Four Sri Lankan police officers have been arrested by the Modara Police for allegedly entering a residence in Colombo 15, threatening the occupants, and demanding a ransom of Rs. 1.4 million.



All campaign activities for Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election to end on September 18

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has stated that all campaign activities for the 2024 Presidential Election must end by midnight on September 18, 2024.



Sri Lanka introduces special phone numbers to report election law violations

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has introduced several special telephone numbers for the Election Dispute Resolution Unit.



Sri Lanka to deploy 63,000 Police officers for 2024 Presidential Election security

Sri Lanka Police state that 63,000 officers will be deployed for duties during the 2024 Presidential Election.



Undistributed poll cards available for pickup at post offices from September 18-21

People who haven’t received their poll cards can pick them up from the nearest post office between September 18 and September 21, 2024, according to Post Master General Ruwan Sathkumara.



Sri Lanka President says Milad-un-Nabi celebrates unity and harmony

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world as they celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.



Secret Service foils assassination attempt on Donald Trump at Florida golf course

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe on Sunday after the Secret Service thwarted what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.



United States issues travel advisory for Sri Lanka ahead of Presidential Election

The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging U.S. citizens to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 21, 2024.



United States stresses importance of free and fair elections in Sri Lanka

The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka stressed that no process is more vital to Sri Lanka’s democracy than holding free and fair elections.



Grade 5 scholarship exam today at 2,849 centres across Sri Lanka

The grade 5 scholarship examination for 2024 will be held today (Sunday, September 15) at 2,849 centres across Sri Lanka, with a total of 323,879 students participating.



Alex Marshall warns of corruption threats in local T20 leagues

The departing head of the ICC Anti Corruption Unit (ACU), Alex Marshall, believes that elite cricket is largely free from corruption