EC approves resumption of suspended Key programmes
2024-10-04
The National Election Commission has granted approval to resume various programmes, including subsidies for farmers and fishermen and salary hikesContinue Reading
EC to conduct analysis on why high number of rejected votes
2024-09-25
The National Election Commission says an analysis will be conducted on the increase in the number of rejected votes inContinue Reading
Sri Lankan assets slide as election result puts IMF loan at risk – Bloomberg
2024-09-23
Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds and stocks slid as leftist candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory at the presidential election putsContinue Reading
Five interesting facts on SL Presidential Elections from Manthri.lk
2024-09-21
Sri Lanka is preparing to conduct its next Presidential Election on 21 September 2024, which will see 38 candidates contesting. Continue Reading
Special Govt holiday: New announcement
2024-09-21
The government has declared Monday, 23rd September, as a special public holiday. The announcement was made by the Ministry ofContinue Reading
AKD expects peaceful transfer of power from Ranil
2024-09-21
National Peoples Power (NPP) Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed hope for a peaceful transition of power. Speaking toContinue Reading
Election Law violations : Update from PAFFREL
2024-09-21
A total of 164 violations of the Election Law have been reported today, during the course of the 2024 PresidentialContinue Reading
Voting concludes : When can we expect the first result?
2024-09-21
Voting in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election concluded at 04.00 pm today. According to the National Election Commission, the first resultContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Presidential Election results : Notice from EC
2024-09-21
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued strict guidelines for media coverage of the upcoming Presidential Election Results onContinue Reading
Presidential Election 2024 : Voter percentage as of 10 am
2024-09-21
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election got underway today with voting commencing at 07.00 am at 13,421 polling stations across the islandContinue Reading
Police curfew imposed in Sri Lanka from 10 pm to 6 am tomorrow: Live Updates
2024-09-21
10.25 PM Media statement from Foreign Minister Ali Sabry; No matter the outcome of today’s election, I’m incredibly proud toContinue Reading
2024 Presidential Election : Transporting of ballot boxes begins
2024-09-20
Transporting of ballot boxes for the 2024 Presidential Election to the respective polling stations has commenced islandwide. The ballot boxesContinue Reading
What will happen if no candidate gets 50% ?
2024-09-19
The Lawyers’ Collective has reiterated its call on voters to exercise their vote to strengthen democratic governance, the rule ofContinue Reading
No photographing or filming at polling stations : EC
2024-09-19
The National Election Commission has warned against photographing or filming polling stations and marked ballot papers during the 2024 PresidentialContinue Reading
Public election results screening prohibited : Police
2024-09-19
The public has been advised to view the results of the 2024 Presidential Election in private, with the Police statingContinue Reading
Final election rallies : Areas revealed
2024-09-18
The final rallies of several main presidential candidates are scheduled to be held in Colombo and outstation areas today, asContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: Sri Lanka to the Polls
2024-09-18
By Aavin Abeydeera Asia’s oldest democracy will enter the polls just a few days from the time of the publicationContinue Reading
CBK explains her stance in 2024 Presidential Election
2024-09-10
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has decided to remain neutral ahead of the 2024 Presidential Polls. Addressing the media, theContinue Reading