SJB should undergo changes, appoint right people: Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) should undergo changes to face the challenges of new politics and of the new world, it’s newly elected MP Ajith P. Perera said today.

People have done justice to women by voting more of them into Parliament: NPP MP-elect

Voters in Sri Lanka have respected and approved the ideology of increasing women reparasetation in elected bodies, NPP MP elect Nilanthi Kottahachchi said, a day after the National Preople’s Power (NPP) swept the Parliamentary elections.

SLPP nominates Namal as National List MP

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has announced its decision to nominate Namal Rajapaksa as a Member of Parliament through the party’s National List.

Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution

The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them on their resounding and historic victory in the recent parliamentary elections.

Over 5% votes rejected at 2024 General Elections

The Election Commission reports that 5.65% of the votes cast were rejected at the 2024 General Elections.

Russia’s Red Wings airline brings 100,000 tourists

Russia’s Red Wings airline has brought around 100,000 tourists to Sri Lanka, generating an income of US $ 165 million , according to former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weetatunga.

Rehan Jayawickreme to quit politics after election loss

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Weligama Organiser Rehan Jayawickreme said he will step back from active politics and will resign as the SJB Weligama Organiser.

Bus operations to return people to Colombo start from today

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that their bus services will be operated from today (16) for the people to return to Colombo.

10 newborns killed in hospital fire

t least 16 children are battling for their lives while 10 newborns died as a fire broke out last night at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi.

President to present government’s Policy Statement on November 21

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the new government’s Policy Statement at the ceremonial sitting during the first session of the 10th Parliament on November 21, the Department of Communication of Parliament said today.

Post-election period now in effect: Police

The post-election period will last for one week starting from the date that the general election results are declared, the police said.

Three-day workshop for newly elected members

It has been decided to hold a three-day workshop regarding the parliamentary system for the newly elected members of the 10th Parliament.

Israel warfare methods ’consistent with genocide’: UN committee

Israel’s war conduct in Gaza “is consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” including mass civilian casualties and using starvation as a weapon, according to a new United Nations Special Committee report released Thursday.

Karoline Leavitt to become youngest White House press secretary

Donald Trump has announced that he will tap Karoline Leavitt, his campaign spokeswoman, to serve as White House press secretary in his next administration.

Heavy rains after 2 pm today, watch out for lightning

Thundershowers will occur in most parts of the country after 2 p.m today and it may cause damages due to temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Vijitha tops highest in preferential vote history

NPP Gampaha District team leader Vijitha Herath becomes the highest ever preferential vote taker in history by receiving 716, 715 votes, even surpassing NPP Colombo District team leader Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who set a record by obtaining 655, 289 a short while ago.

Will not misuse excessive power given by the people: NPP

Claiming that it is a huge challenge to keep the trust placed by the people on the National People’s Power (NPP), NPP member Tilvin Silva said today the NPP government will make sure that the excessive power given to the NPP will not be misused and is committed to use for the benefit of the people and to uphold democratic rights of the people.

Namal Karunaratne tops Kurunegala: Nalin, Dayasiri secure seats for SJB

Namal Karunaratne of the National People’s Power (NPP) secured the highest number of preferential votes in the Kurunegala District, with a total of 356,969 votes. NPP’s Ananda Wijeyapala and Sujeeva Dissanayake followed in second and third places respectively.

Lal Kantha tops Kandy, Kiriella’s daughter enters Parliament

The preferential vote results for the Kandy District in the 2024 General Election have been released and NPP’s K.D. Lal Kantha secured the highest number of preferential votes in Kandy, with 316,951 votes.

Nalinda Jayatissa tops Kalutara; Rajitha and Vidura out

Nalinda Jayatissa secured the highest preferential votes in the Kalutara District, amassing 371,640 votes.

Sajith, Harsha, Mujibur and Marikkar enter Parliament from SJB Colombo list

Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa along with members Dr. Harsha de Silva, Mujibur Rahuman and S. M. Marikkar have been elected to the Parliament with highest preferential votes.

Harini records highest preferential votes, surpassing MR’s 2020 tally

Harini Amarasuriya of the National People’s Power (NPP) set a new record by securing the highest preferential votes in Colombo in the 2024 General Elections, with 655,289 votes.

Rohitha in, Mahindananda out

New Democratic Front (NDF) Kalutara District candidate Rohitha Abeygunawardena also known as ‘Raththaran’ had managed to secure his seat through the 2024 General Elections, whereas Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart from Kandy District Mahindananda Aluthgamage has lost his position.

Japanese Ambassador congratulates newly elected Parliament

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka H.E. Akio Isomata congratulating the newly elected Parliament commended the people of Sri Lanka for their active engagement for a peaceful and democratic parliamentary election.

Sarath Weerasekera, Sagala Ratnayake defeated in Colombo District

Former Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekera failed to secure a seat in the Parliamentary Elections 2024 in the Colombo District, along with New Democratic Front candidate Sagala Ratnayake.

NPP secures over two-thirds majority in Parliament

The NPP secured more than 2/3rds majority in Parliament, winning 159 seats.

President thanks all who voted for renaissance

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked all who voted for a renaissance.

Harin, Ruwan and Rehan defeated in bid for Parliament seat

Harin Fernando and Ruwan Wijewardene, who both contested under the New Democratic Front (NDF) in the Badulla and Gampaha District respectively have been defeated.

Sumanthiran voted out in Jaffna

Leading member of Ilankai Tamil Arachcu Katchchi (ITAK) M.A. Sumanthiran has not been elected to Parliament from the Jaffna district. The sole seat for the ITAK in the district has been won by Mr. S.Sritharan.

UDV is still young, we didn’t have time to campaign: Ranjan

Defeated candidate from the Gampaha district Ranjan Ramanayake said he and his party, the United Democratic Voice (UDV) did not have enough time to campaign ahead of the Parliamentary Elections.