The election campaign activities for the upcoming parliamentary election concluded at midnight on November 11, marking the start of the silence period, which will remain in effect until Election Day on November 14. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (10:07 AM)
Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa announced that approximately 64,000 police officers will be deployed from today (12) to ensure security during the general election across all constituencies. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (11:21 AM)
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the south west Bay of Bengal today (12). Under its influence, atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from November 13, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (9:58 AM)
The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Kochchikade Police Station has been arrested by the Colombo-North Crimes Division over an alleged incident of violating election laws, the police said.
11 Nov 2024 (7:49 PM)
Former Chief Minister of the Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan has been summoned to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) tomorrow (12), in order to record a statement related to the allegations in the documentary aired by British television network Channel 4 .. MORE..
11 Nov 2024 (7:30 PM)
The United Nations Security Council is discussing a British-drafted resolution that demands Sudan s warring parties cease hostilities and calls on them to allow safe, rapid and unhindered deliveries of aid across front lines and borders. MORE..
12 Nov 2024 (2:24 PM)