Politics

According to unofficial results currently being tallied in the presidential election, it is reported that Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the candidate from the National People's Power, is in the lead. However, it has also been noted that the chances of...

Following the confirmation that Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be elected as the next president, several opposition members have begun extending their congratulations. Among them, Dr. Harsha de Silva has already reached out to congratulate Mr. Dissanayake on his impending...

COLOMBO (Reuters) – Anura Kumara Dissanayake, despite lacking the political heritage of some of his competitors, has emerged as a key contender in Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election, thanks to his leftist policies focused on alleviating poverty and his powerful...

Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake has cast his vote in Panchikawatte, marking his participation in the ongoing electoral process.

Once again, false information circulating on social media has caused a stir. Claims that the Kiriella family had fled the country were proven untrue when they turned up to vote. Opposition Chief Organizer, Mr. Lakshman Kiriella, addressed these rumors, stating,...

As of 12 noon today (21st), the overall voting percentage has exceeded 45%. The district-wise voting percentages are as follows: Colombo: 50% Nuwara Eliya: 45% Galle: 42% Matara: 35% Kurunegala: 50% Puttalam: 42% Anuradhapura: 50% Polonnaruwa: 44% Monaragala: 32% Gampaha:...

Mr. Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition, emphasized the importance of peace, friendship, and unity in safeguarding democracy. He made these remarks to the media after casting his vote at the Vivekarama Purana Temple in, Rajagiriya, today. https://youtu.be/kARtT4YYUns

A fundamental rights petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court, requesting an order to halt Sri Lanka's entry into an international debt restructuring agreement. The petition was filed by Mr. Wasantha Mudalige, a member of the executive committee of...

The Supreme Court today (18) dismissed an interlocutory petition seeking the removal of the interim injunction that prevents Mr. Deshbandu Tennakoon from fulfilling his duties as Inspector General of Police. The petition was submitted by Reverend Bellanwila Dhammarathana Thero, Professor...

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has issued a statement asserting that President Ranil Wickramasinghe is likely to finish in third or fourth place in this year's presidential election, predicting his defeat. The statement emphasizes that voting for Wickramasinghe would be...