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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

JICA plans new support for Sri Lanka’s estate sector

Sri Lanka’s estate sector community is likely to receive significant multinational support, with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) looking to extend its assistance to improve the social and economic conditions of the estate communities.

Man killed by lightning strike

A 47-year-old man was killed after being struck by lightning in Medawachchiya this afternoon.

10 trains cancelled, 22 train services will not operate tomorrow

At least ten train services will be cancelled tomorrow due to the absence of train drivers and driver assistants, the Railways Department said.

Anaya Bangar: A journey of transformation and courage

Aryan Bangar, the son of former Indian cricketer and Batting Coach Sanjay Bangar, has courageously transitioned from male to female and now goes by the name Anaya Bangar.