General Election results: Several former ministers out of Parliament
2024-11-15
Several former ministers have failed to secure a seat in Parliament following the 2024 General Election. Former Agriculture Minister MahindaContinue Reading
2024 Parliament Election results : 3 former ministers defeated
2024-11-15
Former Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera is out of Parliament as his party falls short of securing a seat in HambantotaContinue Reading
UN special committee likens Israeli policy in Gaza to genocide
2024-11-14
A UN special committee has said that Israeli policy and practice in Gaza is “consistent with the characteristics of genocide”.Continue Reading
Three killed and 39 injured in Matale bus accident
2024-11-14
Three persons were reported dead and 39 others were injured in a bus accident reported in the Wilgamuwa area inContinue Reading
First results: Massive win for NPP in Galle Postal
2024-11-14
Galle District | Postal Vote NPP – 32,296 SJB – 3,523 NDF – 1,964
SL Rupee appreciation in 2024 : Update from CBSL
2024-11-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar by 10.8 per cent so far this year. According toContinue Reading
Election law violations : Two candidates arrested
2024-11-14
Incidents of election law violations have been reported from 20 districts during the 2024 Parliamentary Election held today, the PoliceContinue Reading
2024 Parliament Election results : Sri Lanka’s NPP confirms 2/3rds majority (LIVE)
2024-11-14
Live results: https://election.newswire.lk Breaking : Sri Lanka’s NPP confirms 2/3rds majority: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power (NPP) confirmsContinue Reading
Clash reported between election candidate supporters in Kalmunai
2024-11-14
A clash has been reported between three groups near the Al Asgar Maha Vidyalaya in the Kalmunai area in theContinue Reading
2024 Parliament Election : Voting concludes
2024-11-14
Voting for the 2024 General Election has officially concluded. Voting got underway at 13,421 polling centres across the country fromContinue Reading
Big blow for South Africa ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
2024-11-14
Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka and theContinue Reading
Releasing Election results : Important notice
2024-11-14
The National Election Commission has requested all media platforms to refrain from issuing unofficial election results before the official announcementsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Nov 14), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Parliament Election : Voter turnout as of 02.00 pm
2024-11-14
Voting is underway for the 2024 Parliamentary Election at 13,421 polling centres across the country. According to Returning Officers, theContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in 19 districts
2024-11-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for severe lightning in 19 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today. Continue Reading
Election duty : 3 deaths reported including 33 yr old Policeman
2024-11-14
A Police officer and two civil officials who were deployed on election duty have been reported dead due to suddenContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 14), compared to Wednesday. Continue Reading
Parliament Election : Voter turnout as of 10.00 am
2024-11-14
Voting is underway for the 2024 Parliamentary Election at 13,421 polling centres across the country. According to Returning Officers, theContinue Reading