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NPP announces nominees for 18 national list MP seats - Sri Lanka
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The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced the names of individuals nominated to fill the 18 National List MP seats won by the party in the 2024 parliamentary election in Sri Lanka.
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21 women elected to Sri Lanka's Parliament in 2024 Election - Sri Lanka
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Nineteen female candidates from the National People's Power (NPP) and two from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have been elected to Parliament through the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka.
9h ago
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Sri Lanka's newly elected MPs announced via gazette - Sri Lanka
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The names of all Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka have been officially published.
10h ago
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Sri Lanka's postal voting enters third day with 1,500 centers open - Sri Lanka
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The third consecutive day of postal voting for the Presidential Election 2024 is underway today (September 6), with voting hours set from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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on Sep 6
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Woman arrested in Dematagoda with 62 counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes - Sri Lanka
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A 44-year-old woman has been arrested in possession of 62 counterfeit Rs. 5,000 currency notes.
#lka #srilanka #breakingnews #srilankanews
on Sep 6
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47 injured in collision between two buses in Bibile - Sri Lanka
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47 people have been hospitalized following an accident involving two buses in the Nagala area of Bibile around 7:30 PM today (September 05).
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on Sep 5
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Mahindananda Aluthgamage Retires from Politics - Sri Lanka
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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage announced today (November 16) that he is retiring from politics.
on Sat, 10AM
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Sri Lankan President to deliver Policy Statement at 10th Parliament's opening session - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to present the government's Policy Statement for the commencement of the 10th Parliament's first session on November 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM.
on Sat, 8AM
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BBC Sinhala has analyzed the remarkable victory of the National People’s Power (NPP) in the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka under the headline: 'What is the message the people conveyed through the general election result?'
on Sat, 5AM
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Vijitha Herath sets record in Sri Lanka's 2024 Parliamentary Election - Sri Lanka
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Vijitha Herath has set a record for the highest number of preferential votes in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election history, receiving 716,715 votes in the 2024 parliamentary election.
on Fri, 4PM
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NPP secures landslide victory in Sri Lanka's 2024 Parliamentary Election - Sri Lanka
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The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the final results of the 2024 Parliamentary Election (General Election).
on Fri, 9AM
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NPP secures majority in Sri Lanka's 2024 Parliamentary Election - Sri Lanka
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As of 10:40 AM today (November 15), based on results released for the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka, the National People's Power (NPP) has secured a majority in Parliament, winning 123 seats with a total of 6,842,223 votes.
on Fri, 5AM
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Former MPs lose seats in Sri Lanka's 2024 Parliamentary Election - Sri Lanka
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Several Members of Parliament who served in the previous parliament have been defeated, according to the results of the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka released so far.
on Fri, 2AM
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Live Results of Sri Lanka 2024 Parliamentary Election - Sri Lanka
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Official live results of Sri Lanka’s 2024 Parliamentary Election are now available on the Election Commission’s website.
on Thu, 11AM
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33 train journeys canceled today in Sri Lanka due to driver shortage - Sri Lanka
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The Sri Lanka Railway Department has announced the cancellation of 33 train journeys today (November 14), due to a shortage of train drivers and their assistants who did not report for duty.
on Thu, 9AM
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A police officer and two government officials have passed away while performing election duties for the 2024 Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka, according to Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa.
on Thu, 9AM
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Voting begins for Sri Lanka's 10th Parliament - Results expected by midnight - Sri Lanka
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The voting process for electing members to the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced today at 7:00 AM.
on Thu, 3AM
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U.S. Embassy lifts Arugam Bay travel restrictions - Sri Lanka
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The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has lifted travel restrictions for Arugam Bay, initially issued on October 23, 2024.
on Wed, 1PM
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Former PMD Director General allegedly makes death threat against photographer - Sri Lanka
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The Kahathuduwa Police have initiated an investigation following a complaint filed by a photographer from the President’s Media Division (PMD).
on Wed, 8AM
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Sierra Leonean arrested at Sri Lanka Airport with cocaine worth Rs. 13 million - Sri Lanka
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Officers from the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit at Bandaranaike International Airport arrested a Sierra Leonean national yesterday morning (November 12) on suspicion of smuggling drugs.
on Wed, 5AM
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Wasp attack in Pussellawa leaves one dead, six injured - Sri Lanka
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A wasp attack in Melfort Canal, Pussellawa, left one person dead and six others injured, police reported. The incident occurred yesterday evening (November 12).
on Wed, 5AM
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Sanath Nishantha's residence returned to government - Sri Lanka
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The residence provided to former State Minister Sanath Nishantha was handed over to the government yesterday (November 12) after several reminders.
on Wed, 4AM
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Sri Lanka's foreign reserves surge to $6.5 billion with IMF support - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's official foreign reserves were recorded at USD 6.5 billion as of October 2024.
on Tue, 5PM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urges action as Sri Lanka Navy increases fishermen arrests - Sri Lanka
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MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has written a letter to India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressing concern over the increasing number of Indian fishermen being arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
on Tue, 5PM
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Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has announced a directive for all Members of Parliament, Provincial Council members, political party leaders, political organizations, and former government executive officers to return any issued firearms, including pistols and revolvers, by December 30, 2024.
on Tue, 4PM
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Court of Appeal rejects bail for W.M. Mendis director in Rs. 3.5 billion VAT case - Sri Lanka
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The Court of Appeal today (November 12) rejected the bail request of Randev Dinendra John, a director of W.M. Mendis & Company Ltd., who is currently serving a six-month prison sentence for failing to pay Rs. 3.5 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT).
on Tue, 2PM
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Fire hits garment factory in Rajagiriya - Sri Lanka
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A fire broke out at a temporary garment factory building on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya.
on Tue, 7AM
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The silent period for Sri Lanka's 2024 parliamentary election began at midnight on November 11, 2024, following the end of the campaigning period.
on Tue, 6AM
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The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record statements from former Cabinet members regarding the case related to the importation of substandard medicines, including substandard human immunoglobulin vials, and their distribution to...
on Tue, 5AM
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Pillayan to appear before CID in ongoing Easter Sunday bombings investigation - Sri Lanka
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Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (also known as Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan or "Pillayan") is scheduled to appear at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (November 12) as part of ongoing inquiries into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.
on Tue, 5AM
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Several Sri Lankan Police Officers arrested and suspended for various offenses - Sri Lanka
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It has been reported that several police officers in Sri Lanka have been arrested or suspended over various incidents.
on Mon, 3PM
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Sujeewa Senasinghe's controversial vehicle taken into CID custody - Sri Lanka
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken into custody the controversial vehicle of former Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe.
on Mon, 1PM
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NAHTTF warns of Sri Lankans being trafficked from UAE to cyber scam centers in Myanmar - Sri Lanka
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The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) in Sri Lanka has issued warnings to the public on several occasions regarding an increase in various forms of recruitment to cyber scam centers in Myanmar.
on Mon, 1PM
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500,000 polling cards remain uncollected ahead of 2024 Parliamentary Election - Sri Lanka
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Senior Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe stated that approximately 500,000 official polling cards for the 2024 parliamentary election remain at post offices.
on Mon, 11AM
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Liquor stores in Sri Lanka closed on November 14-15, 2024 - Sri Lanka
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The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced that, due to the upcoming parliamentary election, all liquor stores across the country will be closed on November 14 and November 15, 2024.
on Mon, 7AM
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Police Sergeant arrested for taking bribe to ignore illegal bamboo transport - Sri Lanka
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The Office of the Superintendent of Police in Nikaweratiya reports that a police sergeant was arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 1,500 in exchange for not taking legal action against the illegal transportation of bamboo stock without a license, and for driving a vehicle without the...
on Mon, 6AM
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Health Ministry warns of fraud scheme impersonating officials - Sri Lanka
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The Ministry of Health reports that an organized group is involved in a scheme using the names of senior ministry officials to collect money fraudulently.
on Mon, 4AM
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Campaigning for 2024 Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election to end at midnight today - Sri Lanka
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Campaign activities for Sri Lanka's 2024 parliamentary election will conclude at midnight today (November 11).
on Mon, 4AM
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Sri Lanka's Defence Secretary visits Arugam Bay to strengthen security measures - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Sampath Thuyacontha, visited the Eastern Province today (November 10), with a special focus on the security situation in Arugam Bay.
on Sun, 4PM
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Couple killed in Ambalangoda shooting incident - Sri Lanka
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A shooting incident in the Urawatta area of Ambalangoda has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a woman.
on Nov 10
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Sri Lanka's Excise Department issues final notice for unpaid taxes - Sri Lanka
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The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has issued a final warning to liquor manufacturers to pay their outstanding taxes.
on Nov 10
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IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka for third review - Sri Lanka
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A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Senior Mission Chief Peter Brewer is set to visit Sri Lanka next week to conduct the third review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
on Nov 10
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Sri Lanka sees 11.7% surge in foreign remittances for 2024's first ten months - Sri Lanka
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reports that foreign remittances received in October 2024 amounted to USD 587.7 million.
on Nov 9
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Ministry of Education issues guidelines to curb misuse of social media in schools - Sri Lanka
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The Ministry of Education issued a circular yesterday (November 8) to school principals and education authorities concerning the responsible use of social media tools in schools.
on Nov 9
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Ragama school principal arrested for Rs. 150,000 bribe - Sri Lanka
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A female principal of a primary school in Ragama was arrested yesterday afternoon (November 7) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for accepting a bribe of Rs. 150,000.
on Nov 8
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Sri Lanka closes schools on November 13 and 14 for General Election - Sri Lanka
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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across Sri Lanka will close from November 13 to November 14, 2024, in preparation for the 2024 General Election, which will take place on November 14 (Thursday).
on Nov 8
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Consumer Affairs Authority cracks down on rice price hikes and hoarding - Sri Lanka
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The Consumer Affairs Authority in Sri Lanka states that it has intensified raids to identify establishments selling rice at inflated prices.
on Nov 8
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Harini criticizes racism for political gains and calls for national unity in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that those who claim to have political experience are, in fact, referring to experiences related to deceiving and misleading the people through theft and lies.
on Nov 7
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Lohan Ratwatte and wife further remanded until November 18, 2024 - Sri Lanka
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Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife have been further remanded until November 18, 2024, on charges of using a motor vehicle that was assembled illegally.
on Nov 7
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Rice shortage worsens as more paddy diverted to beer production? - Sri Lanka
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The Small and Medium Scale Rice Mill Owners’ Association says that a rice shortage in the market is partly due to more raw rice being used for beer production.
on Nov 7