Complaint against AKD lodged with Bribery Commission

A complaint has been lodged against the Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over the possession of a house.

NPP manifesto will reduce state revenue by Rs 200 billion: President

Pledges made by National Peoples Power (NPP) if implemented will reduce annual state revenue by Rs 200 billion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Vital to adhere to agreement with IMF: Wickremesinghe

As Sri Lanka will see some major changes in about three weeks time with the upcoming Presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that to sustain economic growth, it’s vital to adhere to the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Ranil and Sajith should unite: Rajitha

While stating that former MP Thalatha Athukorala was correct in calling for unity between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa, MP Rajitha Senaratne said today that this is the best course of action for the country.

Harin, Manusha in hot water if entitled vehicles used for election campaign

In the wake of controversies surrounding the recent appointment of Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara as Presidential Advisors by President Wickremesinghe, the Election Commission stated it is carefully monitoring whether the duo is abusing their privileges for election purposes.

RW invites SP, AKD for live discussion with IMF

President Ranil Wickremesinghe invited his rival candidates Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a live dicussion with IMF officials and see how they will react to ammendments they have proposed to the agreement which Sri Lanka has signed with the donor agency.

Every tax payer to get SMS on tax update under NPP government: Anura Kumara

A National People’s Power (NPP) government will collect reasonable tax in a transparent manner and every tax payer will be informed of the taxes paid and how it is utilised by the end of every year through an SMS, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

LG poll possible only after presidential poll: Election Commission

Close on the heels of the Supreme Court’s direction to conduct elections to the local authorities as early as possible, the Election Commission said it would be possible only after the conclusion of the Presidential Election.

Ranil among lowest earning Presidential candidates: Assets declaration reveals

Assets and liabilities declared by Presidential candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential election revealed that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is earning a monthly earnings of Rs.177,316, which is the lowest among the leading candidates.

Monkeypox fears mount as Govt. allows visa free access to 35 countries

The government’s recent decision to allow visa-free entry for citizens of 35 countries has sparked serious concerns amid an uptick in Monkeypox cases in several of these nations.

SC orders Election Commission to hold LG polls at earliest possible date

The Supreme Court five-judge-bench headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya today ordered the Election Commission to make the necessary arrangements to hold the Local Government elections at the earliest possible date.

Sri Lanka to allow visa free access to 35 countries: Harin

The Cabinet has decided to allow 35 countries visa free access into Sri Lanka from October 1, 2024, Adviser to the Ministry of Tourism Harin Fernando said.

Thalatha Athukorala resigns as MP

SJB MP Thalatha Athukorala announced that she will resign from the Parliamentary seat.

Three patients go to court claiming Rs.300 million from Keheliya, others

Three patients who were subjected to permanent loss of sight due to the use of ‘Prednisolone Acetatean’ eye drops used after cataract surgeries at a government hospital, filed lawsuits before the Colombo District Court today claiming Rs.300 million from former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and ten others for the damage caused to their eyes and possible threats to their lives.

Mere election promises will not suffice at this presidential poll

Ahead of the launch of their manifestos and theme songs, key presidential candidates are likely to face pressure from lobby groups to outline specific, time-bound action plans for implementation, rather than relying on broadly worded, catchy ideas.

Anura responds to handshake with Namal: Says correct gesture than refusing handshake

Commenting on the interaction with SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa at the Election Secretariat, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today it was a normal political incident and that it was correct than declining a handshake

Sri Lanka on alert amid global rise in Monkeypox cases

In the wake of the recent global upsurge in monkeypox cases, Sri Lanka has ramped up its vigilance, according to local health authorities.

Daily Mirror once again invites Ranil, Sajith, Namal and Anura for presidential debate

The Daily Mirror once again calls upon the main presidential candidates Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, Namal Rajapaksa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake for a live presidential debate, hosted by the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa.

NPP government will remove VAT on medicines, school items, food: Anura Kumara

A future National People’s Power (NPP) government will remove the VAT on medicines, school items and food items through its first budget, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Sri Lanka strongly protests Tamil genocide monument in Canada, summons Canadian HC

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry summoned the Canadian High Commissioner yesterday to formally protest the laying of the foundation stone for a so-called Tamil Genocide Monument at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Canada on August 14.

President rejects Maithri’s support

A request made by former President Maithripala Sirisena to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential election was rejected by the President.

Political crossovers galore!

With the 2024 Presidential Election on the horizon, Sri Lankan political landscape is once again seeing a wave of crossovers as politicians jump ship in a desperate bid to stay afloat.

EC toughens up on candidates’ expenditure; calls for source of funds

The Election Commission has called for all the presidential candidates to provide the source of funds of how they will be funding their election campaigns and will also set a expenditure limit which each candidate can spend at the September 21 presidential poll, the Daily Mirror learns.

Visits to Sigiriya suspended

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

Deadline for Presidential Election cash deposits ends; 40 candidates

The window for placing cash deposits for the upcoming presidential election closed today at 12 noon.

Starlink given license to operate in Sri Lanka from August 12

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has issued a Telecommunications Service Provider License under Section 17B of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act No. 25 of 1991 as amended, to Starlink Lanka (Private) Limited for the provision of Satellite Broadband Services in Sri Lanka.

No room should be left for Bangladesh’s fate to befall Sri Lanka: Champika Ranawaka

United Republican Front (URF) leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said that no room should be left for the fate that befell Bangladesh to befall Sri Lanka, no matter what.

Replacements for Harin and Manusha only after Presidential election

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided not to appoint new MPs for the moment in place of Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who lost their seats following their expulsion from the SJB which was upheld by the Supreme Court yesterday.

The President told us not to worry’’ - Harin

Moments after the Supreme Court judgement determined that the decision to expel Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the SJB was legally valid, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Harin and Manusha last morning and thanked the two for their support and requested them ’not to worry’.

Harin, Manusha lose Parliamentary seats

The Supreme Court, in two landmark judgments today, determined that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to expel Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the party is legally valid.