Ready to learn if people intended a lesson: Namal

MP Namal Rajapaksa who contested the Presidential election as the candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said he is prepared to learn if the people intended to teach him a lesson this time and then make a come-back better prepared next time.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates new President

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated and extended best wishes to newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese people.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

Trump says he will not run again if he loses in November, ’that will be it’

Republican Donald Trump said that he will not make a fourth consecutive run for the U.S. presidency if he loses the Nov. 5 election, saying ’’that will be it’’ in an interview released on Sunday.

Ninth executive president sworn in

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the ninth executive president of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the ninth executive president at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago.

Uva Governor resigns

Governor of the Uva Province Anura Widanamage resigned from his position with immediate effect.

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. As the country enters a new phase of leadership, JAAF highlights the immense importance of the apparel sector, a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export-led growth and a vital component of the nation’s economic competitiveness. It expresses it

PM Dinesh resigns

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene has resigned from his post with immediate effect.

Modi congratulates President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Modi congratulates President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake for being elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. “Congratulations Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential election. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you

Lakshman Nipunaarchchi to replace Anura Kumara in Parliament

NPP member Lakshman Nipunaarchchi who is next in the list after Anura Kumara Dissanayake will fill the vacancy in parliament, NPP executive member General Secretary Tilvin Silva said yesterday.

'I win, people win’

Leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday vowed to bring in economic stability as his first priority and said his victory was a victory of the people.

9th Executive President

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was named Sri Lanka’s ninth Executive President yesterday after defeating Sajith Premadasa by 1.2 million votes in the country’s first-ever Presidential run-off. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Anura Kumara to attend ceremony at EC

President-elect Anura Kumara leaves his party office to attend the ceremony at the Election Commission where he was declared winner at the Presidential Election 2024. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Indian HC meets President-elect Dissanayake

The Indian High Commissioner, Santos Jha, met with President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the National People’s Power office in Battaramulla this evening.

SJB will support Anura whenever needed: Sajith

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will support new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake whenever needed, SJB Presidential candidate and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

Over 3.8 million voters abstain from voting

Despite the high turnout, a total of 3,820,738 registered voters did not cast their votes at the Presidential election held on September 21.

Parliamentary election will be needed soon: Anura Kumara Dissanayake

President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that a Parliamentary election will be required soon, though he did not specify a timeline.

President Wickremesinghe expresses deep gratitude to Sri Lankan people

President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the Presidential election held on 21 September.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake becomes ninth Executive President

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was named the ninth Executive President of Sri Lanka after beating Sajith Premadasa in the country’s first ever Presidential Election run-off with a margin of 1.2 million votes.

AKD claims victory in Presidential elections

Anura Kumara Dissanayake claimed victory in the race to become the ninth Executive President of Sri Lanka, beating Sajith Premadasa after the country’s first ever Presidential Election run-off.

Final results of Presidential election to be issued at 7 pm

The final results of the Presidential election will be issued at 7.00 pm today at the Election Commission by summoning all 38 candidates.

AKD wins 15 out 22 districts; receives 5.6 million votes in first round

Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept the 15 of the 22 districts at the end of the first round of counting at the Presidential Elections 2024.

SJB allege irregularities with counting of second preference votes

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

Southern Province Governor resigns

Southern Province Governor Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena resigned from his position effective today.

Anura Kumara has already won; no reason to panic: Vijitha

National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has already won and there is no reason to panic, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Polls Chief announces decision to count second preference

Chairman of the Elections Commission R.L.A.M. Ratnayake announced the decision to go for a second preference count as none of the candidates had obtained the 50 percent plus one vote at the Presidential election this year as per the Presidential Elections Act of 1981.

People return to roads

People were seen returning to the roads after the police curfew was lifted. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Anura Kumara to take oaths as president tomorrow

After the Election Commission announces the NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the winner of the 2024 presidential election later today, Daily Mirror learns that Dissanayake will take oaths as the new president at a simple ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat tomorrow morning (23).

Counting of second and third preference to get underway shortly

Daily Mirror reliably learns that the Election Commission will begin the counting of second and third preferential votes and the announcement of the winner is likely to be delayed till later today or early tomorrow.