2025 LG polls : All island final results
The government’s National People’s Power (NPP) has received 4,503,930 votes (43.26%) in the 2025 Local Government Elections, securing 3927 seatsContinue Reading
Parliament & Local Council district final results comparisons
The following is a comparison between the district-wise final results of the 2024 Parliamentary Election and the 2025 Local GovernmentContinue Reading
NPP leads in 200 LG Councils, wins clear majority in 94
The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured the majority of votes in the 2025 Local Government Elections. According to theContinue Reading
7 key updates as “5 Indian planes shot down” says Pakistan
Here are 7 key updates from the India-Pakistan conflict escalation: 1. India has launched strikes on nine sites in PakistanContinue Reading
Colombo Municipal Council: NPP becomes Largest Party but falls short of Mayoral majority
The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged as the largest party in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) but has fallenContinue Reading
India launches ‘MISSILE ATTACK’ on Pakistan
India’s Defence Ministry says the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, hitting nine sites of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan andContinue Reading
LG polls results : Live update
🔴 Live Results: https://election.newswire.lk Kalutara District – Palindanuwara Pradeshiya Sabha SJB – 09 seats NPP – 07 seats IndependentContinue Reading
First Results : NPP wins Tangalle Urban Council but no majority
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has released the first results of the 2025 Local Government election. The National People’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Local Council Election Results 2025 : Update from EC
The National Election Commission has outlined the results process of the 2025 Local Government Elections, stating that the results willContinue Reading
WATCH : President returns in Special Jet provided by Vietnam
President Anura Kumara Disanayake returned to the island this afternoon (06) via a special aircraft of the Vietnamese government, concludingContinue Reading
Kotahena schoolgirl death : Statement from Govt
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs states that the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA), under its purview, has launchedContinue Reading
From Vietnam to the Ballot Box: President AKD votes
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was in Vietnam this morning attending the Vesak Festival, returned to Sri Lanka and castContinue Reading
Ragging death probe : 10 students arrested so far
Two more students of the Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested in connection with investigations into a complaint of ragging ofContinue Reading
Police shooting reported in Seeduwa
An individual has been injured in a shooting reported in the Seeduwa area at around 10.00 am today. The PoliceContinue Reading
Six officials suspended over Foreign Employment Scam
Six officials, including an Additional General Manager of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, have been suspended over a Rs.Continue Reading
President AKD’s visit : 28-point Joint Statement from Sri Lanka & Vietnam
The Governments of Vietnam and Sri Lanka have issued a joint statement on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s ongoingContinue Reading
PAFFREL demands inquiry over PM’s election law violating statement
Election monitoring body, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has directed the attention of the National ElectionContinue Reading