The Government of Sri Lanka welcomed the decision of the Government of Canada to retain the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) along with the World Tamil Movement (WTM) as terrorist entities.

Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe who handed over the nomination today to contest the Presidential election, called for a fresh mandate to create a bright future for the nation.

Puttalam District MP Ali Sabri Rahim, Digamadulla District MP Attorney S.M.M. Musharraf and SJB Anuradhapura District MP Ishaq Rahuman representing the All Ceylon Makkal Congress have extended their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The Election Commission has assigned the ’Gas Cylinder’ symbol to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is contesting this year’s Presidential election as an independent candidate.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India dreams of hosting the Olympics in 2036 and added that preparations are already underway during his Independence Day speech.

The Elections Commission announced that the nominations of all 39 candidates have been accepted for the 2024 Presidential election.

Openers from India and Sri Lanka have been the big winners after they made good ground near the top of the updated ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings.

Sri Lanka, once again, protested with the Canadian authorities over the plan to construct a ‘Tamil genocide monument’ in the area called Brampton in Canada, Daily Mirror learns.

A total of 39 candidates out of 40 who placed their deposits submitted their nominations at the Election Secretariat in Rajagiriya within the specified period, Chairman of the Elections Commission announced this mnorning.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya leader Sajith Premadasa signed nomination papers in Colombo this morning to contest the forthcoming Presidential Election.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.

A special gazette notification has been issued bringing three Ministerial portfolios under President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Accepting nominations for the upcoming presidential election commenced at 9.00 a.m. today at the Election Secretariat in Rajagiriya.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Velu Kumar who met President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged his support to him at the Presidential election next month.

Despite the presence of a large number of candidates in the Presidential Election, only the key contenders will receive enhanced security during their campaigns, based on threat assessments, a top official told the Daily Mirror.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Sri Lanka is once again facing a male-dominated race, with no female candidates stepping forward to contest.

Sri Lanka’s private sector is quick to lament the brain drain and staff shortages but it seems that it is contributing to the problem by failing to offer salaries that support a decent standard of living.

The Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) has urged the Sri Lankan government to swiftly implement the proposed Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded container-clearing yard in Kerawalapitiya, to mitigate the ongoing cargo delays at the

Morne Morkel has been appointed as the bowling coach for the Indian men’s senior cricket team, with his tenure starting on September 1, as confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team | Coordination Centre (SLCERT|CC) warned the general public not to click on links that promote collecting personal information during the election period.

Twenty Sri Lankan trafficked victims out of 54 held in scan centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar have been released.

Pathum Nissanka who has been in the form of his life in the white ball formats, has returned to Sri Lanka Test squad after two years.

The new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has sought Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremeisnghe’s assistance to stabilise his country, sources close to President Wickremesinghe said today.

The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) led by MP Rishad Bathiudeen has decided to back SJB leader Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming Presidential election.

The Election Commission has issued a Gazette Extraordinary declaring Bandula Lal Bandarigoda as a Member of Parliament for the Galle District.

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a declaration that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has violated and infringed the Fundamental Rights of citizens by failing to appoint an Acting Inspector General of Police.

Parliamentarian A.L.M. Athaullah and the National Congress, which he leads, have pledged their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election.

While condemning the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl in Thanamalwila, the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus alleged that all responsible authorities of Sri Lanka have failed in their duties.

Several officials including the secretary of the Eksath Lanka Podujana Pakshaya have been arrested while soliciting a bribe of Rs. 30 million from Presidential candidate former PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake.

Entry into Sigiriya was suspended this afternoon by the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) after 70 local and foreign tourists were stung by wasps.