Forming of joint opposition alliance stuck due to SJB conditions

The two conditions that have been laid out by the SJB is that telephone has to be the symbol of the alliance and that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe should keep away from it.

Arrested for causing burn injuries

A woman who caused her five year old daughter serious burn injuries with a heated spoon for refusing to attend pre school was taken into custody by the Kandy Police and the Women and Children’s Bureau

Galle District UNPers want RW to remain in leadership

Galle District UNPers have passed a resolution urging former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to remain in the leadership.

65th year commemoration of SWRD

The 65th year commemoration of the late Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike was held last morning at Horagolla Bandaranaike Samadhi with the participation of Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, her sister Sunethra Bandaranaike and several former ministers.

Large number of MPs lose their pension

A large number of MPs representing Parliament for the first time since August 2020 have lost their pensions due to desolution of Parliament, Daily Mirror learns.

SJB Nawalapitiya electoral organizer arrested

Nawalapitiya Samagi Jana Balawegaya electoral organizer Sasanka Sanjeewa was arrested and produced before Nawalapitiya Magistrate Lanasgi Ratnayake in connection with the alleged assault on a nursing officer of Nawalapitiya General Hospital on September 21.

British passenger with Rs.280Mn worth Kush nabbed by BIA Customs

A British national who was returning from Thailand was nabbed by the Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday morning with a large quantity of Cannabis variety ‘Kush’ worth over Rs.280 million.

Alleged leaking of the Grade 5 scholarship exam paper: HRCSL instructs Exam Dept. to submit progress report within a week

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has instructed the Department of Examinations to submit a progress report on its internal investigation on the alleged leaking of the Grade 5 scholarship examination paper, within a week.

Stop inviting politicians for school events: PM

Education Minister and Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya today urged all schools to immediately stop inviting politicians for their school events.

Afternoon thundershowers likely from today

The weather conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers across most parts of the island over the next few days, from tomorrow.

Will bring change, says new Western Province Governor

“This is not something I can do alone. If we all work hand in hand, it is not an impossible task. I have a plan, and I look forward to everyone’s support in bringing about changes that will improve the livelihoods of ordinary people,” he added.

Sufficient fuel reserves available: Officials brief President

Officials of the Ministry of Power and Energy have informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet consumption needs.

Vacation of post notice issued on HQI Thambuttegama Police

HQI Thambuttegama Police CI M.Sagara Wilegoda is alleged to have vacated his post from September 09, 2024.

Herath vows to end ‘old culture’ of political meddling in Police

While claiming that the NPP government would break away from the ‘old culture’ of political influence, on the police operations, new Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday assured that Officers-In-Charge (OICs) of police stations would not receive directives from politicians hereafter.

Prez Poll 2024 second count Timely communication of EC could have averted state of confusion – ANFREL

The timely communication of results by the Election Commission prior to the second count of preferential votes could have averted a state of confusion amongst the public, as opined by the international election observer ANFREL.

Election after election: Govt. Printer to replenish security paper stock

With the move for the conduct of a snap general election , the Department of Government Printing has stepped up action to import security paper materials to replenish the stock exhausted after the presidential election, an official said yesterday.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says,New President assures fresh probe into Easter Sunday attacks

New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that he will do his utmost to uncover the truth on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks through a fresh probe.

Vijitha Herath appears before High Court

National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath appeared yesterday before the Colombo High Court as a prosecution witness in a case filed against former Development Lottery Board (DLB) Chairman Dr. Chandrawansa Pathiraja.

New Secretaries appointed for 15 ministries

New Secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries, including key roles such as the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

A weapon similar to one’s used by Al-Qaeda found in the possession of an underworld criminal

An automatic firearm, similar those used by the Al-Qaeda terrorist group, was found in the possession of an underworld gang member who was recently brought to Sri Lanka after being found hiding abroad, police said.

SLMC General Secretary congratulates new President

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) General Secretary congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election to office.

President appoints Defence and Public Security Ministry secretaries

Thuyacontha retired from the Sri Lanka Air Force on November 26, 2021, after completing more than 33 years of service. Thuyacontha, born in Colombo on November 26, 1966, is a product of Thurstan College, Colombo. Former Senior DIG Seneviratne was the former Senior DIG of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Sri Lanka Presidential Poll 2024 credible and transparent: Commonwealth Observers

Stating their view on Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024 was credible and transparent, the Commonwealth Group of Observers said more needs to be done in building knowledge and understanding of the preferential voting system as this was tested for the first time since 1982.

Over 300,000 votes declared invalid mainly due to confusion over marking preferences

According to the Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake a total of 300,300 votes were rejected by the Election Commission due to ballot papers being marked incorrectly.

Web journalist found guilty of contempt of court

The Court of Appeal has found web journalist Desmond Chathuranga De Alwis guilty of contempt of court for uploading a web article containing false accusations against the judges of the Court of Appeal.

Exam paper committee member arrested over Grade 5 exam paper leak

The Director of the Planning Division at the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Maharagama has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the recent leak of the Grade 5 Scholarship examination paper.

JAAF congratulates new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), Sri Lanka’s apex body for the textile and apparel industry, warmly congratulates NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the new President of Sri Lanka.

Lack of voter enthusiasm to mark second, third preferences

For the first time since 1982, the Election Commission opted to count second preferences to determine the winner of the Presidential Election this year because none of the candidates managed to secure more than 50 percent of votes in the first round in terms of the Presidential Elections Act.

Indian High Commissioner Santos Jha conveys greetings from India’s leadership and congratulates President elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Indian High Commissioner Santos Jha called on President elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake and conveyed greetings from India’s leadership and congratulated him on winning the people’s mandate.

Irregularities with regard to the second preference count: SJB

Whilst alleging that there have been irregularities with regard to the second preference count of the Presidential Election 2024, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said legal action will be taken if the necessity arises.