People advised not to make donations to ’Gaza Children’s Fund’

The Presidential Secretariat announced that accepting donations to the ’Gaza Children’s Fund’ has ceased on July 31, 2024.

Wijeyadasa places deposits to contest Presidential election

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe placed his deposit to contest the Presidential election 2024.

PM pushes to patch up RW and MR

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, as the leader of Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP), still continues with his political efforts to unite Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in view of the Presidential Elections, a source familiar with the two leaders said yesterday.

EC urges Prez candidates to place deposits as early as possible

The Election Commission (EC) has urged the presidential candidates to place cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential Election as early as possible.

SJB MPs brief IMF on EFF amendments

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Harsha de Silva, Eran Wickramaratne and Kabir Hashim briefed the IMF officials in Sri Lanka last night on the amendments their party seeks to make to the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement which Sri Lanka has signed with the organisation.

Election security measures in place despite IGP’s absence

All necessary security measures and deployments of police officers for handling election law violations are in place despite the absence of an IGP, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lankan woman murdered in Australia had fled family home

A Sri Lankan mother-of-three who was killed in Australia by her estranged husband, had fled the family home with her children almost a decade earlier after he hit her with a hammer and stomped on her, a jury has been told.

Colombo inflation rises to 2.4% in July as base effects wane

Inflation in the Colombo district came in at 2.4 percent in July from a year ago, slightly higher from June’s 1.7 percent, as the favourable base effects are dissipating.

Gazetted regulations clear path for banks to operate at Port City Colombo

The banks will soon begin operations at Port City Colombo, now that the offshore banking regulations have been gazetted, paving the way for the area to become a major financial hub.

Passport issuance limited for two months ahead of e-passport launch: Minister

When asked about the issue, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told the Daily Mirror that passport issuance has been limited for the next two months in preparation for the country’s first issuance of e-passports.

Dayasiri as SLFP General Secretary denies aligning with President

Hot on the heels of the Central Committee of the SLFP expressing support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the presidential election, MP Dayasiri Jayasekara, who claims to be the SLFP’s legitimate General Secretary categorically rejected the statement.

Passport issuance likely to halt after October

Issuance of passports is likely to come to a standstill after October due to a failure to procure passports, as authorities are preparing to switch to the new e-passport system, which is reportedly facing delays, the Daily Mirror learns.

President appoints new Chairman to Central Environment Authority

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a new Chairman to the Central Environment Authority (CEA) with effect from July 30th and the reason for the sudden removal of the incumbent Chairman Venura Fernando has not been stated, the CEA unions said.

Goa to pull down ‘unauthorised’ hoardings of Sri Lankan casinos

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured the House on Tuesday that hoardings of Sri Lankan casinos promoting online gaming will be pulled down in the coastal state.

Was SJB MP Thalatha Athukorala with UNPers?

A drama was witnessed when Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Thalatha Athukorala came out of Waters Edge in Battaramula where there was a workshop for the Provincial Council members who support President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

No fuel price revision this month

There will be no fuel price revision for the month of August, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Anyone can leave, but party supporters remain with us: Johnston

SLPP MP Johnston Fernando said that whoever leaves the party, its rank and file will remain.

SLPP’s presidential candidate to be announced next week: Namal

The final decision regarding the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be made next week, SLPP’s national organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa said.

President appoints committees in response to global developments

In light of potential global and Middle Eastern developments, including the assassination of a Hamas political leader in Iran, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to establish a national security committee, an economic committee and a high-level committee to oversee their activities.

53 foreign nationals nabbed over online scams

A group of 53 suspects wanted in connection with international monetary rackets were arrested during a raid on a hotel in Norochcholai today by Puttalam Division Crime Investigation Unit.

SLFP Central Committee expresses support for President: PMD

The Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago and expressed their unwavering support for his victory in the forthcoming presidential election, the President Media Division said.

More SLPP MPs to join Ranil within next few days: Piyal Nishanatha

Claiming that more than 70 MPs of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have pledged their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, State Minister Piyal Nishanatha said another group of SLPP MPs will join the President within the next few days.

Presidential elections 2024: Patali keeps all options open

The leader of the United Republic Front, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, said he is keeping all options open with regard to the presidential election and is also ready to contest for the presidency if his party members want him to.

Go for dialogue with MR once more, Deputy Speaker tells President

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa has informed President Ranil Wickremesinghe to go for a dialogue with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and try to obtain the full support of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

Tharushi to run at Paris Games on Aug. 2

Hangzhou Asian Games Gold Medallist Tharushi Karunarathna will come out for the first time at the 33rd Paris Olympic Games when she competes in the Women’s 800m heats on August 2.

President condemns assassination of Hamas leader

President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his strong condemnation of the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.

EC summons Public Security Ministry secretary over IGP matter

The Election Commission (EC) has summoned Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, and Senior Deputy Inspector of Police (SDIG) Asanga Karavita to discuss the issues surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

116 SLPP, UNP Provincial Council members vow support to President

A group of 116 former Provincial Council members from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the United National Party (UNP) pledged their commitment to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election, according to the President’s Media Division.

38 Air Traffic Controllers left since 2020 due to latest currency crisis

Since 2020, a significant number of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) have left the country due to the latest currency crisis, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak.