The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake states that there has been a significant reduction by 10% of the voter turnout in 2024 General Election, in comparison with Sri Lanka s Presidential Election which was held in September 21. MORE..
16 Nov 2024 (7:29 PM)
The police have announced that the post-election period will remain in effect for one week following the declaration of the general election results. MORE..
16 Nov 2024 (9:55 AM)
The Constitutional Council has approved the recommendation to appoint Justice Murdu Fernando as the Chief Justice. MORE..
16 Nov 2024 (3:31 PM)
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will appoint a new Prime Minister and the Cabinet on Monday (Nov. 18) after his National People s Power (NPP) secured a record-breaking victory in the snap general election, the party s senior spokesman Tilvin Silva said. MORE..
16 Nov 2024 (3:49 PM)
The Meteorology Department requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. MORE..
16 Nov 2024 (9:46 AM)
The Philippines evacuated tens of thousands of people from their homes and cancelled dozens of flights on Saturday, as a super typhoon threatened to unleash heavy rains and powerful winds that could trigger floods and storm surges. MORE..
16 Nov 2024 (5:59 PM)