NPP wins seven seats from Galle District

The National People’s Power won seven seats from the Galle District, after polling 68.07% of the total valid votes cast, while Samagi Jana Balawegeya and Sri Lanka Podujana Party received one seat each.

ITAK wins Batticaloa District postal votes

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK)won the postal vote in Batticaloa District securing 5,236 votes.

NPP lead by over 1 million votes over SJB

The total votes for the National People’s Power at the Parliamentary Elections 2024, stood at 1,391,347, following the latest results from the Mahiyangana polling division of the Badulla district.

NPP wins Nallur polling division in Jaffna District

The National People’s Power (NPP)won the Jaffna Poling Division with 8,831 votes.

NPP wins Jaffna polling division; ITAK comes second

The National People’s Power (NPP)won the Jaffna Poling Division with 9,066 votes.

NPP secures resounding victory in Colombo district postal voting

The National People’s Power secured another resounding victory, with 80% of the Postal votes in the Colombo district.

NPP wins Galle Polling Division with 39,707 votes

The National People’s Power (NPP) won the Galle Polling Division securing 39,707 votes.

Bus-van collision leaves three dead, 39 injured

A collision between a private bus and van on the Dambulla - Mahiyanganaya Road has killed three and injured 39 individuals, police said.

NPP wins Ratnapura District with 24, 776 postal votes

The National People’s Power (NPP) gained victory in the postal vote result of the Ratnapura District securing 24, 776 votes.

NPP leads Galle district with 32,296 postal votes

The postal vote result of the Galle District in the 2024 General Election has been released and the National People’s Power (NPP) has received the highest number of postal votes in the district with a total of 32,296 postal votes.

51 including two candidates arrested over election law violations

Some 51 individuals including two candidates have been arrested so far in connection with election law violations, police said.

Strong parliament sufficient, two-thirds led to enactment of laws detrimental to people: President

Claiming that the two-thirds majority was used by political forces to enact laws detrimental to the people, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the government was expecting only a strong parliament.

Ranil predicts low voter turnout at general elections

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that enthusiasm for the general elections was visibly low, which could create uncertainly.

Over 400 polls-related complaints during last 24 hours

A total of 462 fresh complaints related to the General Elections were received during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of complaints to over 3,800.

Six fishermen arrested with 60 kgs of narcotics on high seas

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested six suspects along with 60 kgs of narcotics on a local multi-day fishing trawler during a special operation on the high seas west of Sri Lanka.

Transport of ballot boxes delayed at Isipathana College polling station

No buses had reportedly arrived for an hour and a half at the Isipathana College polling station to transport the ballot boxes to the counting centres.

Vedda deputy leader, family refuses to vote

The deputy leader of the Vedda Community in Dambana, Gunbandiya Ettho and his family refrained from casting their votes and returned home after they were refused entry into the polling booth with the hand axe on their shoulders.

EC estimates 65% voter turnout in General election

Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake has estimated an overall voter turnout of 65% for the Parliamentary election.

Polling closes for general elections; counting to begin

Polling stations closed for the 2024 Parliamentary Elections and counting of vote is to begin soon.

Police officer, two election officials die on election day

Three individuals, including a police officer and two election officials, have died suddenly while on duty during election day.

’’Jivon did not die by suicide’’ Justice for Jivon - Jivon’s family clarifies

The tragic death of Jivon Zoro Singh, a bright 15-year-old boy from a leading international school, who mysteriously fell to his death at the Altair building, has sparked much controversy and speculation on all forms of media including parents and children.

General Election: Voter turnout in key districts exceeds 55%

Voter turnout for the 2024 General Election is strong in many districts with more than 55 percent of people casting their votes in some areas by 2:00 p.m. today.

Elections official dies at polling booth

An official attached to the Panama Muslim Maha Vidyalaya polling booth in Kobeigane has died inside a toilet and his body was recovered this morning.

Another 33 trains cancelled today

A total of 33 train services will be cancelled today due to the absence of train drivers and driver assistants, the Railways Department said.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith casts his vote

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith cast his vote at Carey College, Colombo. He urged the people to cast their vote.

First election results to be released by 10 p.m.

The first election results of the 2024 parliamentary elections will be released by 10 p.m. today, Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said.

Special Election Joint Disaster Operating Unit to respond to any emergency during polling day

The Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Election Commission are implementing a special joint mechanism to manage disruptions during election week, the DMC announced yesterday.

Police, military on high alert for today’s General Election

As the country prepares for today’s general election, law enforcement authorities have mobilized a massive security operation to ensure a peaceful and orderly process.

Who are our lawmakers for next five years? People will decide today

Sri Lankans will vote for the election of MPs to the country’s tenth Parliament today, the first to be constituted after President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office. The last parliamentary election was conducted in August, 2020 when the country was hit by the pandemic.

Sri Lanka’s rupee to remain on a ‘very comfortable terrain’ in coming years: SLBA

Sri Lanka’s rupee is projected to remain on a ‘very comfortable terrain’ in the coming years, with the gross foreign exchange reserves standing to top the US $ 12 billion mark before the capital repayments to the creditors begin in 2029, according to a top banker.