The swearing-in of the new Cabinet including the Prime Minister is scheduled to take place today (24).Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, Secretary General of the National People’s Power party, stated that MP Lakshman Nipunaarachchi, who was announced through a gazette, is also… Read More
In his inaugural address as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledged to win the trust of those who did not vote for him, emphasizing his commitment to upholding democracy and fostering a positive political culture.… Read More
Known by many monikers- “Entrepreneur”, “wheeler-dealer” but mostly for the racist rhetoric using his TV channel, Owner of Derana TV, Dilith Jayaweera decided in all his wisdom to contest in the just concluded Presidential Election. Firstly, it was a bold… Read More
The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to presidential election polling centers begins this morning. The transportation of ballot boxes and officials to polling centers for the 2024 presidential election will commence this morning (20). Election Commissioner General Saman Sri… Read More
116 representatives from international election observation organizations have arrived in the country to observe the presidential election. The National Election Commission stated that 78 of them are European Union election observers. 22 Commonwealth observers have also arrived in the country.… Read More
Sri Lanka, often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is a beautiful island nation that offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty. Here are 10 fascinating facts about Sri Lanka that you should know about this… Read More
As the presidential election draws near, 40 candidates have officially submitted their deposits to the Election Commission, signaling their intent to run for the nation’s highest office. This diverse group of candidates comprises both independent contenders and representatives from a… Read More
Imane Khelif won Olympic women’s boxing gold a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test. The Algerian beat Chinese world champion Yang Liu by unanimous decision to win the welterweight division. The… Read More
Sheikh Hasina did not want to resign as Bangladesh Prime Minister and wanted security forces to intensify the crackdown on nationwide protests, but security bosses said the protests cannot be contained by force, according to a report in Prothom Alo… Read More
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation has announced the much-anticipated resumption of the passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India, another effort to increase connectivity between the two neighboring nations. The service, which had been suspended, is slated… Read More
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