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.

Ruwan congratulates Anura

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake who was elected as the 9th Executive President yesterday.

RW vacates Presidential Secretariat and official residence

Outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe vacated the Presidential Secretariat and official residence at Pajet Road paving the way for his successor Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take over the office and the residence.

Ethnic polarization in voting pattern has reduced this time

At this election, an amalgam of Tamil parties fielded former Batticaloa District MP P. Ariyanethran as a common candidate, a departure from the practice of supporting a candidate fielded by any mainstream party in the south.

I hand over the dear child called Sri Lanka to President Anura kumara Dissanayake :Ranil

Outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe who vacated the President’s office and the official residence at Pajet Road said he has handed over the dear child called Sri Lanka to President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Division of UNP in 2020 led to the downfall of both RW and SP

The result of the Presidential Election 2024 would have been different if outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa had worked together, members of both camps told the Daily Mirror. However, some members of the Sajith Premadasa led Samagi Jana Balawegaya believe that had Wickremesinghe stepped aside

AKD heading to EC office to accept presidency

President-elect Anura Kumara leaves his party office last evening to attend the ceremony at the Election Commission where he was declared winner at the Presidential Election held on Saturday

Court prevents occupation of two luxury apartments bought by Keheliya’s son

The Colombo High Court yesterday issued an order preventing the occupation of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area, which belonged to Ramitha Rambukwella,

Main suspect in murder of SLFP organizer Sampath Gamage arrested

The main suspect wanted in connection with the murder of former SLFP Organizer for Hiniduma Electorate and businessman Sampath Gamage was arrested last morning at Weddagala in Kalawana by Athurugiriya Police.

Leakage of Grade 5 exam paper; decision after CID probe

A decision on leakage of the first paper of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be made soon, following investigations by the Examinations Department and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), t

MoD warns of rising human trafficking linked to cyber scam centres

Recent investigations have revealed that human traffickers are luring victims with promises of high-paying IT positions in countries like Thailand.

Soil erosion in Samanala forest range

A recent survey carried out by an environmental organization has revealed that a vast area of the Samanala forest range has been undergoing soil erosion.

Parents of year five scholarship students stage protest

A group of parents whose children sat the year five scholarship examination held recently staged a protest in front of the North Central Province Education Department against the Examination Department’s decision to exclude only the answers for three questions in the first question paper, that leaked out.

Supreme Court dismisses application to Vacate Interim Order against Deshabandu

An application made by three Buddhist monks seeking the court’s permission to intervene and vacate the interim order preventing Deshabandu Tennakoon from exercising the powers and functions of the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) was dismissed by the Supreme Court yesterday.

People’s Struggle ensures women’s rights

People’s Struggle which wound up its campaign for the Presidential Election pledged to uphold women’s rights. The party activist Sureka Samarasena said women need much more than a nutrition package.

Underworld gangster arrested with drugs

An underworld gangster wanted in connection with his involvement in drug trafficking and other criminal offences was taken into custody by Katunayake police during a raid on a house at Andiambalama area.

Schoolboy arrested for rape

A 19 year old schoolboy was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 15 year old schoolgirl. They were students of a school in Dombagahawela.

Heavy influx of devotees at Sri Dalada Maligawa

A heavy influx of devotees was experienced on Binara full moon Poya day yesterday at Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. The Poya day programme included alms giving, Sil campaigns and meditation sessions. It was of significance that hundreds of foreign tourists had joined the religious activities

Stock of sand released by force

The racketeers including several women had waylaid and secured the release by force of a tractor load of sand seized by the wildlife officers during a raid on an illicit sand mining site in Thabbowa national park.

Environmental damage during rally

Employees of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council expressed concern about the extensive damage caused to the environmental beauty of Nuwara Eliya town by the participants in a propaganda rally organized by the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) to support the candidacy of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.