International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva in a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reiterated the IMF’s readiness to assist the country through its future development and reform goals.

The Supreme Court today ordered that Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya be kept in prison custody within the Supreme Court premises till court proceedings resume in the evening.

Sri Lanka has revealed its final XI for the second Test against New Zealand, set to begin tomorrow at Galle.

The Supreme Court today issued a rule charging Immigration and Emigration Controller General, Harsha Ilukpitiya, with contempt of court for failing to implement its order, which had suspended a Cabinet decision granting approval for online and expatr

Fitch Ratings announced today it has affirmed Sr Lanka’s LongTerm Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ’RD’ (Restricted Default) and Long-Term Local-Currency IDR at ’CCC-’.

New Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said that he hopes to implement swift measures to maintain law and order and to ensure the police operate independently without political interferences.

The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) today urged the public to maintain peace both before and after the general elections, just as they did during the Presidential election.

Despite SJB leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday saying that his party will not enter into an alliance with the UNP to contest the General Election, Daily Mirror learns that the talks are still ongoing to make a final decision.

China has expressed its readiness to play a constructive role in Sri Lanka’s steady economic and social development, adhering to non-interference principles in the country’s internal affairs and respecting its sovereignty.

A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Central Bank (CB) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe was held yesterday (24) at the Presidential Secretariat, the Government Information Department announced.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is anticipating continued growth following the recent presidential election, widely regarded as one of the most peaceful in the nation’s history, Sri Lanka Tourism said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a Gazette Extraordinary dissolving Parliament tonight.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved Parliament today through a gazette notification issued by him.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake signed the Extraordinary Gazette dissolving Parliament and has been sent to the Government Printer, the PMD said.

Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya, has warmly congratulated Minister for Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath.

Off-spinner Nishan Peiris has been added to the Sri Lanka Squad ahead of the second Test against New Zealand as fast bowler Vishwa Fernando has withdrawn due to a hamstring injury.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Najith Indika as the new Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD).

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will dissolve Parliament tonight, informed sources said.

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 three-member Cabinet has been appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will offer its full support, if the National People’s Power (NPP) moves to abolish the Executive Presidency and change the electoral system, SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa said.

Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Iran-backed group attacked military facilities in northern Israel on Tuesday, increasing fears of a full-blown conflict after Lebanon suffered its deadliest day in decades.

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

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said today that they are ready for the next general election.

A total of 13 match officials have been selected for the panel at the upcoming ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The Election Commission has announced that the security deposits of 35 presidential candidates will be forfeited.

A police officer and his wife are suspected of aiding and abetting the rape of their 15-year-old daughter, the court was told.

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, making her the 16th person to hold the position.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party seniors have decided not to team up with the UNP for the general elections and to field its leader Sajith Premadasa as its Prime Ministerial candidate at the general elections, a party spokesman said.

A new Cabinet of Ministers will be sworn in today, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said.