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Harini Amarasuriya sworn-in as Prime Minister
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, a short while ago.
She was sworn-in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.…
EU assures support to Sri Lanka’s new president for reforms
The European Union has congratulated Anura Kumara Dissanayake upon his election and inauguration as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Issuing a statement, the EU further said that the people of Sri Lanka…
Ex-President Ranil decides not to contest General Election
The United National Party (UNP) says that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will not contest the upcoming General Election.
The Deputy Leader of the UNP, Ruwan Wijewardena also stated that Wickremesinghe does not expect to enter…
Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as President of Sri Lanka
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn in as the 9th Executive of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, a short while ago.
He was ceremonially sworn in as the country’s new President before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at…
Curfew extended until 12 noon
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles says that the islandwide curfew imposed until 6.00 a.m. this morning has been extended until 12 noon today (September 22).
Curfew had initially been imposed with effect from 10.00 p.m. last (21)…
2024 Presidential Election: Voter turnout after polls close
The district-level voter turnout percentages for the 2024 Presidential Election at the close of polls at 04.00 p.m. today have been released.
Accordingly, the voter turnout percentages of several districts at the close of polls are as…
Massive Observer Presence for Presidential Election
Nearly 8,000 local and international observers are actively engaged in monitoring the presidential election process.
This includes 116 international observers, among whom are 78 from the European Union and 22 from the Commonwealth.…
Ranil Votes In Presidential Poll: Reflects on Stabilizing Economy
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe, arrived at the College House polling station at the University of Colombo this morning (21) to cast their votes.
Speaking to the media afterwards,…
Over 300 election violation complaints reported within 24 hours
The number of complaints received by the Election Commission regarding the 2024 Presidential Poll has further increased.
The commission issued a statement stating that the total number of election complaints has increased to 5,551.…
Electricity and petroleum supply gazetted as essential services
A special gazette notification has been issued declaring the supply of electricity and all related services as well as the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel, as essential services.
Presidential Secretary Saman…