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Women’s Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up final with India
Women’s Asia Cup: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to set up final with India
Sri Lanka women’s cricket team defeated Pakistan by three wickets in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 which was played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Friday. MORE..
‘No nation supported Sri Lanka like Pakistan during war’ – envoy
‘No nation supported Sri Lanka like Pakistan during war’ – envoy
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Ambassador Admiral (R) Ravindra C Wijegunaratne on Friday said the people of Sri Lanka esteemed Pakistan as a friendly country unlike any other nation for its unprecedented support against terrorism. MORE..
Ramesh Mendis called up as replacement for Binura Fernando
Ramesh Mendis called up as replacement for Binura Fernando
All-rounder Ramesh Mendis has been called up for the Sri Lanka T20 squad for the series against India. MORE..
ITAK decides not to nominate Presidential Candidate
ITAK decides not to nominate Presidential Candidate
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M.A. Sumanthiran says that the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) will not nominate a candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
Four candidates place deposits for 2024 Presidential Election
Four candidates place deposits for 2024 Presidential Election
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka says that deposits have been placed for four candidates within today (26) to contest the 2024 Presidential Election. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s security chiefs instructed to ensure country’s security ahead of election
Sri Lanka’s security chiefs instructed to ensure country’s security ahead of election
As the upcoming presidential election has been announced by the Election Commission, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon has today (26) instructed the security chiefs to take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the presidential candidates, citizens and the entire country during this election period. MORE..
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris in bid for US presidency
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris in bid for US presidency
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle endorsed Kamala Harris‘ bid for president on Friday in a roughly one-minute long video that captured a private phone call between the couple and the current vice president. MORE..
Two from same family killed in head-on collision
Two from same family killed in head-on collision
A father and his son have been killed following a head-on collision involving a truck and a car in the Maththaka area on the Pitigala-Mapalagama road. MORE..
Voting rights for remand prisoners: Notice issued to EC members, Justice Minister
Voting rights for remand prisoners: Notice issued to EC members, Justice Minister
The Supreme Court today (26) ordered to issue notice on the Election Commission, the Justice Minister, and several others, to present their facts before the court regarding a petition filed seeking the release of a set of guidelines providing facilities for remand prisoners to vote in elections including the Presidential Election. MORE..
More details revealed on Grandpass shooting that killed two
More details revealed on Grandpass shooting that killed two
Police stated that the two individuals who were killed in the shooting incident in front of the ‘Puradara Sevana’ housing complex at Wadullawatte in Grandpass, Colombo have been identified as a woman known as ‘Grandpass Kudu Suneetha’ and her assistant who were allegedly involved in a large-scale drug racket. MORE..
French train lines hit by ‘malicious acts’ ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
French train lines hit by ‘malicious acts’ ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
High-speed trains around France were hit by several “malicious acts” Friday that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, according to the national rail company SNCF. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Pakistan to hold 7th round of political consultation
Sri Lanka and Pakistan to hold 7th round of political consultation
Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane will lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the Seventh Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, scheduled to be held in Islamabad on 30 July 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..
Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage
Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage
Bangladesh’s leader has been accused of crying “crocodile tears” after she was photographed weeping at a train station that was destroyed during anti-government protests. MORE..
Hamas leader in West Bank dies in Israeli custody, says Palestinian government body
Hamas leader in West Bank dies in Israeli custody, says Palestinian government body
A Hamas leader in the West Bank died in Israeli custody after a deterioration in his health condition, a Palestinian governmental body said early on Friday. MORE..
Decision to appoint IGP was constitutional - Speaker tells Parliament
Decision to appoint IGP was constitutional - Speaker tells Parliament
The Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has informed the Parliament that the decision to appoint the Inspector General of Police (IGP) was correct, legal, constitutional, and made in good faith. MORE..
SLPP to decide on presidential candidate on Monday
SLPP to decide on presidential candidate on Monday
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will make a decision regarding its candidate for the 2024 Presidential Election on Monday (29 July), party sources told Ada Derana. MORE..
US arrests Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ and El Chapo’s son in Texas
US arrests Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ and El Chapo’s son in Texas
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada and the son of his ex-partner, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, were arrested on Thursday in El Paso, Texas, in a major coup for U.S. authorities that may also reshape the Mexican criminal landscape.MORE..
Price of bread reduced
Price of bread reduced
The price of a 450g loaf of bread will be reduced by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight today (26), the All-Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association said.
President cannot appoint Acting IGP as post is not vacated - PM
President cannot appoint Acting IGP as post is not vacated - PM
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has clarified that the President has no legal provisions at this moment to appoint an Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). MORE..
Prime Minister delivers special statement in Parliament
Prime Minister delivers special statement in Parliament
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Parliament this morning (26) shortly after the commencement of the parliamentary session. MORE..
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Presidential Election: Bonds placed for Ranil to contest as independent candidate
Presidential Election: Bonds placed for Ranil to contest as independent candidate
President’s Counsel Ronald Perera has placed bonds on behalf of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest the forthcoming Presidential Election as an independent candidate. MORE..
Woman injured in Grandpass shooting also dies
Woman injured in Grandpass shooting also dies
The woman who was receiving treatment for injuries following the shooting in front of the ‘Puradara Sevana’ housing complex at Wadullawatte in Grandpass, Colombo, has also succumbed to her injuries in the early hours of today (26). MORE..
Presidential Poll: Ex-MP places deposit as independent candidate
Presidential Poll: Ex-MP places deposit as independent candidate
Former MP Sarath Keerthiratne has placed his deposit as an independent candidate at the upcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
Announcement on accepting election deposits of presidential candidates
Announcement on accepting election deposits of presidential candidates
The Election Commission announced that the deposit money for the 2024 Presidential Election can be deposited from 8.30 am today (26), when the presidential election was announced, until 12 noon on August 14, the day before the calling of nominations for the election. MORE..
President Ranil decides not to get involved in IGP issue?
President Ranil decides not to get involved in IGP issue?
Given the upcoming Presidential Election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been advised by his legal team that appointing an Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) every two weeks could lead to election petitions against him. MORE..
