Namal Rajapaksa accuses Ranil, ITAK of undermining Provincial Elections

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) have sabotaged the passage of the bill to amend the Provincial Council Elections Act without a debate, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s Presidential Candidate Namal Rajapaksa said.

Velu Kumar secures enjoining order against Dayasiri over bar permit controversy

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara from circulating defamatory statements against Parliamentarian Velu Kumar on social media and other public platforms.

Sri Lankan market too small for entrepreneurs, industrialists to survive: AKD

Claiming that the Sri Lankan market is too small for entrepreneurs and industrialists to survive, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that an NPP government will establish trade embassies in the African region to find emerging markets there.

Sri Lanka Air Force Beechcraft participates in India’s ’Tarang Shakthi’ exercise

The Sri Lanka Air Force Beechcraft aircraft is making a significant contribution to the inaugural edition of India’s biennial multinational air combat exercise, ’Tarang Shakthi’.

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend, Ugandan official says.

Some candidates request for support but will remain neutral: CBK

Claiming that some Presidential candidates have sought her support, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga said today that she has decided to remain neutral at the 2024 Presidential election.

SLPP defectors form new alliance

A group of SLPP MPs together with several other parties today formed the Podujana Eksath Nidahas Peramuna (PENP) led by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

EC issues directives to employers on granting leave for Presidential election

The Elections Commission has requested all employers to grant leave to both public and private sector employees to cast their vote at the Presidential election 2024.

Lorry topples on Southern Expressway

All heavy vehicle drivers towards Matara are advised to exit from the Pinnaduwa interchange as a lorry which has toppled on the Southern Expressway (E-01) this morning has partially blocked the expressway beyond Pinnaduwa.

Four killed in Georgia high school shooting

Two 14-year-old students and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Nine other people — eight students and one teacher — were wounded and hospitalized, all of whom are expected to survive.

Asteroid burns up in Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines

A roughly 1-meter (3-foot) asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon Island early Wednesday afternoon, according to NASA.

Guidelines issued to Police stations for handling election-related social media violations

With the Presidential Election set for September 21, social media has become the primary platform for campaign activities and criticisms targeting candidates

Governance is second, rebuilding economy first - President

In the midst of talks about abolition of the executive presidency, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will leave it up to the next Parliament since rebuilding the economy precedes governance in his view.

Election Commission slams salary hike as candidate promotion tactic

The Election Commission has criticized the government’s decision to increase public sector employee salaries, labeling it a clear tactic to promote a candidate.

CTU demands government to issue circular on salary increases by September 21

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) demanded the government to release a circular before September 21 announcing the proposed salary increments of government employees, including teachers and principals.

Anura will overcome Sajith this year and become opposition leader: Ranil

The National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake will surpass Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa at this year’s presidential polls and become the main opposition leader later this year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe believes.

North and East contribution towards development will increase under an SJB govt

The contribution of North and the East towards national development will increase under an SJB government, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

750,000 printed passports within one month as immediate measure: Susil

Steps have been taken to bring down 750,000 passports within a month as an immediate measure until the issuance of E-passport is fully implemented, Leader of the House Susil Premajayantha said today.

NPP has options to run government until Parliament dissolved: Anura Kumara

Claiming that the National People’s Power (NPP) will not violate the Constitution if elected on September 21, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the NPP will run the government as per the Constitution for one and half months until the Parliament is dissolved.

Some 75,000 vehicle permits issued to government employees pending: Wajira

Some 75,000 vehicle permits issued to government employees for the last five years are still pending and this was informed to the IMF, World Bank and the donor institutions, Parliamentarian Wajira Abeywardana said today.

Keheliya’s bail order delayed to October 3

The order on an application filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, requesting that he be released on bail, was once again postponed to October 3 by the Court of Appeal.

Indian fishermen fined

A group of 12 Indian poachers in Sri Lankan waters who pleaded guilty were fined Rs.185 million and and ten others remanded till September 10 by Puttalam magistrate Ayoma Wimalaratne.

Princess Diana reincarnated? 8-year-old claims he was Diana in past life

Billy Campbell, an 8-year-old Australian boy, claims to be the reincarnation of Princess Diana, a belief that began when he was just two years old.

Kim Jong Un executes 30 officials over floods in North Korea that killed 4,000: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un ordered up to 30 officials to be executed over their alleged failure to prevent massive flooding and landslides in the summer that The resulted in the death of some 4,000 people, according to South Korean media.

Four three-wheeler associations pledge support to Ranil

Three-wheeler associations today announced their support for independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election.

ICFS to host ’Education Yaalpanam’ for students seeking overseas opportunities

The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) will host the fourth session of ’Education Yaalpanam’ on September 7 at the Vavuniya Public Library and on September 8 at the Jaffna Public Library Auditorium.

Sri Lanka removed from referral visa list for entry into Tanzania

High Commissioner Kana Kananathan said Sri Lanka has been officially removed from the referral visa list for entry into Tanzania, a status in place for over two decades.

Three Sri Lankan fishermen missing after collision with ship

Three Sri Lankan fishermen are reported missing after a local fishing trawler collided with a passing ship approximately 270 nautical miles (501 kms) off the coast of Galle.

President urges citizens not to leave country amid digital progress

President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged citizens of Sri Lanka not to rush to leave the country and said that the situation is improving and the country is progressing towards digitalisation.

State Minister Arundika Fernando becomes independent

While calling for unity among President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and others, State Minister Arundika Fernando announced in Parliament that he will function as an independent MP from today.