Sri lanka out of bankruptcy soon

Whilst revealing that the government has managed to strike a deal with the international sovereign bond (ISB) holders on debt restructuring, independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said Sri Lanka will be out of bankruptcy soon.

Ranil, AKD marriage will end on Sept. 21st

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa who wound up his campaign for the presidential election said the deal between Anura Dissanayake and Ranil Wickremesinghe will end on september 21st.

Will protect dignity of people who vote for NPP

Claiming that people, who voted to form governments so far, were humiliated by the rulers, National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday pledged to protect the dignity of the people who vote to bring in National People’s Power (NPP) government.

I do not make false promises, will not allow any child to starve

“I do not make empty promises, and I will ensure that no child in this country goes hungry. My focus is on making the right decisions to advance the nation, while guaranteeing that every citizen has access to adequate daily meals,” stated Namal Rajapaksa, the Presidential candidate, during the final election rally of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in Mathugama yesterday.

Election Commission offers online access to polling cards

Ahead of the Presidential election, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards.

SL sees drop in polls-related complaints this time: EC

The Election Commission has announced a significant drop in the complaints related to the upcoming presidential election.

Booze during polls only for top star class tourists

Sale of alcoholic beverages during the election weekend has been prohibited by order of the Excise Chief, except for the tourists residing in top star class hotels and boutique villas countrywide, the department announced yesterday.

JVP - FSP clash shuts down Jayawardenepura University

The Sri Jayewardenepura University which was temporarily closed following a clash reportedly between two groups of students of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), is to be re-opened after the Presidential Election.

Muthiyangana Rajamaha Vihara tusker falls to death in abandoned pit

Muthiyangana Rajamaha Vihara tusker “Madhu” had fallen into an abandoned pit covered with a concrete slab in a home garden in Hasalaka in Mahiyangana and died on Thursday evening.

Controller General of Immigration and Emigration faces contempt charges over controversial visa deal

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an order to file a rule containing contempt of court charges against the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for failing to implement the Court’s order, which had suspended a Cabinet decision granting approval related to online and expatriate visa operations in Sri Lanka.

Father assaulted, daughter abused, suspect arrested

An elderly man of Ekiriya in Madolsima Police area had been assaulted with a mammoty and his 15-year-old daughter sexually abused by an individual of the area.

China ready to expand ties with Sri Lanka under new Govt. after presidential polls

Says came forward to develop Hambantota Port after India, US declined to do it

Public buildings turned into campaign hubs: Schools and buildings misused- TISL

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) reported widespread misuse of public property including state-owned grounds, government offices, buildings, and schools.

Colonial injustice corrected, Henry Pedris pardoned after 109 years

Pedris was court-martialed and sentenced to death without the right to appeal

BASL President tenders resignation

President’s Counsel Kaushalya Nawaratne has resigned as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) with immediate effect, sources said.

SJB indulging in cheap politics: Ruwan

Says country needs economic stability

Vehicle import ban to be lifted in February next year

Decision follows a significant improvement in foreign reserves

Alleged misconduct: Trincomalee District Judge interdicted

Trincomalee District Judge M. Ganesharajah has been interdicted with immediate effect by the Judicial Services Commission.

NPP Govt. will boost tourism industry to attract four million tourists a year: AKD

* Tourism, fisheries, IT industries and agricultural sector to be developed as immediate measures to uplift economy

Namal pledges a technological revolution

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa pledged to create a technological revolution for the benefit of the youth in Sri Lanka.

Sajith to follow Chandrababu Naidu, S.M. Krishna in developing Sri Lankan Silicon Valley

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa has pledged to set up a Silicon Valley-style IT development in Colombo and to follow the examples of former Indian Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu and former Chief Minister of Karnataka S. M. Krishna in producing quality software professionals.

Those not willing to admit past wrongs not fit to govern country: President

Those who are not willing to admit their past mistakes are not fit to lead this country, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

President inaugurates ‘Times School of Higher Education’

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the ‘Times School of Higher Education,’ a new institution established in collaboration with three international universities yesterday. The ceremony was held at the Galle Face Hotel.

PAFFREL complains over neglect of election laws by certain Police HQIs

While appreciating the Sri Lanka Police for their efforts to maintain law and order despite the absence of an Inspector General of Police (IGP) or Acting IGP during the pre-presidential election period, the People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has expressed concerns about non-implementation of election laws by certain officers.

I have a visa valid for ten years: Tiran

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said he was in possession of a visa to live for ten years in any country and that he does not have to obtain a visa to leave the country after the Presidential Election.

Restriction of Chinese research vessels: China remains silent since not interested in exploiting Sri Lanka - top Chinese diplomat

Asserting that China is displeased over the bar on its research vessels in carrying out joint research activities in Sri Lankan waters, a top Chinese diplomat said that some countries consider it a diplomatic victory for them whereas it is not .

Caught while attempting to board aircraft without documents

A young man who managed to pass all checkpoints at Bandaranaike International Airport and attempted to board the Chennai bound flight surreptitiously in the early hours of last morning was arrested by Airport police. He was dressed in a short pair of trousers, a shirt and wearing slippers.

Ready for a debate with AKD and SP if NPP states its stand on the economy:RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is ready for a debate with NPP candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake and SJB Candidate Sajith Premadasa but stressed that Dissanayake should first state whether he is in favour of an export based economy.

Decide whether it will be RW and AKD clan or me :Sajith

Voters of this country should choose whether they are going to endorse Ranil, Anura clan or whether they will count on SJB, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Opposition camp could resort to violent incidents pretending as NPPers: Tilvin

The National People’s Power (NPP) said yesterday they have a doubt that the opposition camp could create violent incidents after the deadline for propaganda activities on September 18 employing their conspirators pretending as NPPers.