SJB will survive tremors: Imtiyaz

While highlighting that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) may face tremors like the United National Party (UNP) did after its defeat in 1970, SJB Chairman Imthiaz Bakeer Markar said today that his party will withstand any adverse situation.

Election Observation Mission holds media briefing

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) held a media briefing on the International Election Observation Mission for the 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Elections. During this briefing, ANFREL presented its interim report and overview of their observation findings. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Composition of 10th Parliament

10th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will Convene for the first time on November 21.

IMF team to review Sri Lanka’s EFF programme

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to visit Sri Lanka from November 17 to 23 to conduct the third review under the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.

Cabinet Ministers of new Govt. to be sworn in tomorrow

Cabinet Ministers of the new government to be sworn in by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at 10 am tomorrow, November 18, at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Iran to enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka under new govt.

Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, has expressed hope for strengthened political, economic, and cultural ties between Iran and Sri Lanka under the country’s newly elected government and parliament.

Sufficient SLTB, private buses assigned to transport people to workplaces

A fleet of Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses have been arranged from today to bring those who had gone out of Colombo to cast their votes.

Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

Eight people have died and 17 others have been injured following a stabbing incident outside a school in eastern China.

SJB to decide on its National list nominees after Working Committee meeting

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has said that it will hold a Working Committee meeting to decide on its nominees for the National List, according to a party spokesman.

Twenty one women elected to Parliament

Nineteen candidates from the National People’s Power (NPP) and two from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have been elected to Parliament this time.

Train services arranged for people to return to Colombo after long weekend

Special train services will be operated on Monday (17) and Tuesday (18) to facilitate return travel to Colombo following the long weekend and the Parliamentary elections, the Railways Department announced.

Paul beats Tyson, 58, on points in drab contest

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul left a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson’s boxing legacy with a tedious points win in front of 70,000 frustrated fans in Texas - and millions watching the controversial bout on streaming powerhouse Netflix.

USS destroyer arrives in Colombo

USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.

Election Commission clarifies National List MP eligibility

The Election Commission has clarified the criteria for appointing Members of Parliament (MPs) through the National List.

Names of MPs elected at 2024 General Elections gazetted

The names of all Members of Parliament (MPs) elected through the 2024 General Elections have been officially published.

CC approves Justice Murdu Fernando as Chief Justice

The Constitutional Council has approved the recommendation to appoint Justice Murdu Fernando as Chief Justice.

Mahindananda Aluthgamage retires from active politics

Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage announced his retirement from active politics this morning (16).

SJB should undergo changes, appoint right people: Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) should undergo changes to face the challenges of new politics and of the new world, it’s newly elected MP Ajith P. Perera said today.

People have done justice to women by voting more of them into Parliament: NPP MP-elect

Voters in Sri Lanka have respected and approved the ideology of increasing women reparasetation in elected bodies, NPP MP elect Nilanthi Kottahachchi said, a day after the National Preople’s Power (NPP) swept the Parliamentary elections.

SLPP nominates Namal as National List MP

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has announced its decision to nominate Namal Rajapaksa as a Member of Parliament through the party’s National List.

Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution

The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them on their resounding and historic victory in the recent parliamentary elections.

Over 5% votes rejected at 2024 General Elections

The Election Commission reports that 5.65% of the votes cast were rejected at the 2024 General Elections.

Russia’s Red Wings airline brings 100,000 tourists

Russia’s Red Wings airline has brought around 100,000 tourists to Sri Lanka, generating an income of US $ 165 million , according to former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weetatunga.

Rehan Jayawickreme to quit politics after election loss

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Weligama Organiser Rehan Jayawickreme said he will step back from active politics and will resign as the SJB Weligama Organiser.

Bus operations to return people to Colombo start from today

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that their bus services will be operated from today (16) for the people to return to Colombo.

10 newborns killed in hospital fire

t least 16 children are battling for their lives while 10 newborns died as a fire broke out last night at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi.

President to present government’s Policy Statement on November 21

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the new government’s Policy Statement at the ceremonial sitting during the first session of the 10th Parliament on November 21, the Department of Communication of Parliament said today.

Post-election period now in effect: Police

The post-election period will last for one week starting from the date that the general election results are declared, the police said.

Three-day workshop for newly elected members

It has been decided to hold a three-day workshop regarding the parliamentary system for the newly elected members of the 10th Parliament.

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.