Composition of 10th Parliament

10th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will Convene for the first time on November 21.

Colombo stays calm after historic win

Despite a historic election victory for the National Power Party (NPP), sweeping all electoral provinces of the country, life in Colombo appeared unchanged. Residents continued their daily routines even after the announcement of this significant result.

Ill Poya religious observances

Today Il Full Moon Poya Day marks the Katina Cheevara offering to Buddhist monks who observed ’’Vas’’ during the rainy season. Devotees are seen observing religious rituals at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo and Vidya Shanthi Maha Pirivena, Pliyandala. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Watching election results...

People were seen watching the election results on a digital screen placed in front of the counting center at Royal College. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Ballot boxes to counting centres...

Ballot boxes were seen being brought to the respective polling stations in Gampaha amid rain.​ Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ballot boxes arrive at D.S. Senanayake College

Ballot boxes were brought to D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 07, for the general election. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Political leaders cast votes

Political leaders from National People’s Power (NPP), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) arrived at respective polling stations yesterday to cast their votes

President casts vote

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote this morning at the Saikoji Preschool polling centre at the Abeysingharama Temple in Panchikawatta for the 2024 General Election.

Waiting to cast their votes...

Voters waiting at polling stations in various parts of the Colombo and Gampaha districts since this morning to cast their votes. Pix by Nisal Baduge and Kushan Pathiraja

Fumigation under way...

Due to the increase in mosquito breeding places following the recent inclement weather, the Modara Municipal Council carried out fumigation to control dengue mosquito breeding. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Parliamentary election 2024

BLE Alumni elects new executive team

The Alumni Association of the Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) held its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2024, at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute, where the President and Executive Committee for the 2024/25 term were elected.

Ballot boxes on way to polling stations

Ballot boxes for tomorrow’s parliamentary election being transported to polling stations from D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

International observers meet media

China hit-and-run incident

SJB final rally...

Former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended the final rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Ranil at final rally in Colombo

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was at the final New Democratic Front rally in Colombo today, where he referred to the NPP’s slogan ’Prepare to sweep the dirt,’ which he read from today’s Daily Mirror. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

CARE Basecamp opens

Drive against measles

A special anti-measles vaccination drive began across 12 districts today. The four-week programme targets youths between the ages of 20 and 30 years, who have received only one dose of the vaccine.

Beach cleaning program held under ’Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

Beach cleaning program held under ’Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative As part of the special project ’Clean Sri Lanka,’ which aims to make Sri Lanka the cleanest country in the Asian region, a beach cleaning program was conducted today. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of SSP Manoj Perera, Director of the Police Environmental Division, SSP Ambepitiya of the Colombo South Division, and OIC of Kollupitiya Police, CI Dushmantha.

‘My Wedding’ Bridal exhibition...

The Bridal exhibition ‘My Wedding’ is held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial International Hall (BMICH) from November 8 to 10. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

New Zealand cricket team visits Minneriya Park

The New Zealand cricket team, currently touring Sri Lanka for a series of white-ball matches, took a break from their preparations to embark on an adventurous excursion to Minneriya National Park on Wednesday.

Defence Secretary on maiden visit to Navy Headquarters

Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha made his first official visit yesterday (6) to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters since assuming office as Defence Secretary.

Ranil at Delgoda meeting

Azur Air resumes seasonal flight

Azur Air today launched direct seasonal flights to Sri Lanka today with 332 passengers. The flight was welcomed by a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival at BIA. The passengers were warmly welcomed with a traditional Kandyan dance performance organized by Sri Lanka Tourism.

Ranil in Kalutara...

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in an election meeting in Kalutara today. Former MPs Rajitha Senaratne, Thalatha Athukorala and Piyal Nishantha were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

It’s Election Day in America...

Voters line up outside of a polling station at Donegan Elementary School in the US as the polls open on Election Day in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Jaffna International Trade Fair 2024

The press briefing announcing the largest multi-trade exhibition in the North, Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF), was held today at the Galle Face Hotel to mark its 15th edition.

University students protest

The University of Sri Jayawardenepura Students’ Union staged a protest this afternoon (05) in Colombo. The demonstrators later marched from Viharamahadevi Park to the University Grants Commission. The protest was held to demand the immediate withdrawal of what they described as a conspiratorial plan to suppress student unions, allegedly at the request of the Vice-Chancellor, Auditor, and Management Faculties.

Tourists arrive from Iceland

A group of tourists from Iceland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning. The group includes 24 tourists who plan to stay in the country for 14 days.