Election Commission receives nearly 100 polls related complaints

The Election Commission has reported a total of 99 complaints during the period from July 31 to August 05, related to the upcoming Presidential election.

Over 400 graduates refuse teaching appointments: Susil

Some 462 teachers who were given appointments as graduate Grade-2 teachers have not obtained their appointments even after 14 days, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

MP proposes exporting elephants due to rising population

Parliamentarian Jagath Priyankara proposed that elephants should be exported, claiming that the elephant population has increased drastically in the country.

Anura Kumara places deposit to contest Presidential election

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake placed his deposit to contest the Presidential election 2024.

Senior citizens’ fixed deposit interest rates increased

The Cabinet has approved the proposal to raise the annual interest rates for senior citizens’ fixed deposits from 8.5% to 10%.

From defender to defendant: lawyer booked for forgery in Anuradhapura

A lawyer who had produced forged documents to enter Law College and to obtain a national identity card and a passport stands indicted in Anuradhapura High Court. The Attorney General has indicted him under five counts.

Namal resigns from Parliamentary Committee

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has resigned from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane said today.

India seeks to operate KKS Port for 30 years: Official

India which offered over US $ 62 million grant assistance for the development of the Kankesanthurai Port has sought to operate it for 30 years under an agreement, an official said.

Bangladesh president orders release of ex-PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin has ordered the release of jailed former prime minister and key opposition leader Khaleda Zia, hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina was ousted and fled the country.

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds

A U.S. judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world’s default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech’s market dominance.

Nearly 400 arrested after six days of violence in UK

Nearly 400 people have been arrested after six days of riots in parts of England and Northern Ireland, police say.

Security to be tightened countrywide after August 15

Security across the country will be tightened after August 15 in preparation for the Presidential Election, the Public Security Ministry said.

My visits to India, China were sponsored by those governments

Responding to allegations that some Rs. 70 million had been spent on foreign trips, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said only Rs. 3.37 million had been spent onhis overseas trips.

“No foreign country is funding me’’ “My visits to China and India were sponsored by those respective Governments” - Anura Kumara Dissanayake

National People’s Power Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) who is contesting the Presidential Election in September said in an ‘exclusive interview’ with Daily Mirror that if he wins the election, he didn’t intend to take political revenge on anyone, but would instead ensure justice is delivered regarding the corruption which has led to the economic downfall of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka among top three APAC countries for cyber vulnerability

Sri Lanka ranks among the top three countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) for cyberattack vulnerability, with nearly 35 percent of internet users affected in the first seven months of the year, according to the cybersecurity provider Kaspersky.

Sri Lankan missions to issue tourist and business visas

In an effort to ensure international visitors do not face inconvenience in obtaining the relevant permits to enter Sri Lanka,

Local producers slam govt.’s decision to resume egg imports

The move to resume imports sparked strong criticism from the local producers, who argued that the country is self-sufficient to fully cater to the local demand for eggs, even during the festive seasons, albeit at a higher price than what the government has offered.

MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena rides unregistered motorcycles to support Ranil

MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was seen riding unregistered high-engine-capacity motorcycles in violation of the Department of Motor Traffic Act and the Road Traffic Act.

MPs who joined Ranil will return soon: Johnston

The parliamentarians who raised their hands and joined Ranil Wickremesinghe will return soon and those who made the decision will learn a good political lesson, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Johnston Fernando said today.

Protesters storm Sheikh Hasina’s palace

Protesters storm Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina’s palace following her resignation after weeks of intense anti-government protests, ending her more than two-decade tenure in power.

Darshana to run in Olympic 400m semis

Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana will participate in the Men’s 400m semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France tomorrow.

Army Chief felicitates Asian Women’s Champs…

Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, the Commander of the Army, presented financial incentives to members of the Sri Lanka Army Cricket team who played a key role in securing victory at the Asian Women’s Cricket Championship last month at Army Headquarters.

Mob sets former B’desh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza’s house on fire

Protesters have reportedly set on fire the house of former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as violence and chaos continued in the country after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the nation on Monday.

Uncertainty over Bangladesh hosting 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Uncertainty has surrounded Bangladesh’s ability to host the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup due to the ongoing turmoil and subsequent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Insurance, revenue license, emission certificate to be issued at same location

Arrangements have been made to provide people with facilities to obtain vehicle insurance and revenue licenses at the same location where vehicle emission certificates are issued, State Minister for Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna said today.

Sri Lanka looking to increase exports to New Zealand: Trade Minister

Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with New Zealand High Commissioner David Pine today where they discussed the need to increase Sri Lankan exports to the New Zealand market to address the wide trade gap between the two countries.

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EC extends deadline for postal voting applications

The deadline for submitting postal voting applications, originally set to expire at midnight today, has been extended, announced Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake.

Sri Lanka to tour England this month

The Sri Lanka National Men’s Cricket Team will tour England for a three-match Test series to be played during August and September.

Contempt of court case against Diana Gamage dismissed

The Supreme Court in its majority decision today decided to dismiss the contempt of court application filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage.