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.

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.

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.

Sunil Handunneththi tops preferential votes in Matara

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured six seats in the Matara District, with Sunil Handunneththi receiving the highest number of preferential votes in the district.

NPP wins four seats in Digamadulla

The National People’s Power secured four seats in the Digamadulla District, having received 146,313 votes.

Namal congratulates Anura, NPP

Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa extended his congratulations to President Aruna Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP) on their sweeping win in the Parliamentary Elections this morning.

NPP wins 14 seats in Colombo

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured 14 seats in the Colombo District with 788,636 votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) secured four seats with 208,249 votes.

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

T. B. Sarath tops preferential votes in Polonnaruwa

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured four seats in the Polonnaruwa District, with T. B. Sarath receiving the highest number of preferential votes in the district.

NPP projected to get 2/3 majority in Parliament

The National People’s Power (NPP), led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is projected to get a two-thirds majority in Parliament based on the number of seats won by the party.

ITAK secures three seats in Batticaloa district

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has secured three seats in the Batticaloa district with 96,975 votes, while the National People’s Power (NPP) won one seat with 55,498 votes.

NPP wins 9 seats in Kandy, SJB 2 seats

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured nine seats in the Kandy District with 500,596 votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) secured two seats with 145,939 votes, while the New Democratic Front (NDF) secured one seat with 50,889 votes.

NPP wins 6 seats; SJB 2 in Puttalam district

The National People’s Power secured six seats in the Puttalam District, while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya secured two seats.

NPP dominates Jaffna district, wins 3 seats

Signifying one of their biggest turnarounds at this year’s Parliamentary Elections, the National People’s Power won the most seats from the Jaffna District, taking three of the six available electoral seats.