The Public Security Ministry said that there are currently no plans to impose a curfew on election day and that all security measures are in place, with the armed forces on standby if necessary.

NPP MP Vijitha Herath hinted that the Prime Minister could be a female in a National People's Power (NPP) government. Speaking at a meeting in Minuwangoda, he said after the victory on September 21, a new Cabinet will be appointed with the powers vested with the President under Article 47.3 of the Constitution and parliament will be dissolved.

MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, leader of the United Republic Front, urged voters planning to support Ranil Wickremesinghe or the SLPP not to waste their votes.

Claiming that Sri Lanka has not established any new consulates nor made additional honorary consul appointments in Israel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said Sri Lanka continues to maintain its official embassy in Tel Aviv, which has been the sole diplomatic mission in Israel since 2000.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged to bring in a legislation to ban corporal punishment soon.

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has officially reached a final decision to endorse Sajith Premadasa, the presidential candidate of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), at the upcoming presidential election. The announcement came after a party meeting held this morning (Sep. 16) in Vavuniya, where the party’s central committee made the final decision.

An investigation has been launched after a back-up helicopter escorting President Ranil Wickremesinghe made an emergency landing on Saturday. The Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 412 (SUH 522) made an unplanned landing in a paddy field in Eppawala yesterday due to a technical issue.

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that his government would cancel Indian conglomerate Adani’s 450 MW wind power project in Sri Lanka if elected. He claimed the agreement was corrupt and skewed against Sri Lanka’s interests.

Opposition leader and SJB presidential candidate, Sajith Premadasa, has reiterated his commitment to implementing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

The Constitution has provisions for the new President to rule the country if Parliament is dissolved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe soon after the Presidential election on September 21 as speculated, president's counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said while claiming that it could create detrimental repercussions to the people and the country.

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, expressed her eagerness to work closely with the president elected by the Sri Lankan people. In a post on X, she highlighted the importance of ensuring a free and fair election, calling it a critical step for democracy in Sri Lanka.

The Election Commission (EC) has disallowed diplomats of European Union (EU) missions in Colombo to be part of its monitoring team during next week’s presidential election.

Presidential candidate Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has revealed that political parties are taking the services of manpower agencies to supply people to attend their election rallies.

A luxury house worth Rs. 100 million, located in Bambalapitiya, was forcibly seized by Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court heard on Thursday.

The National Land Commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will be established under his government, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is practising cheap politics by hurling a false allegation that there is a political deal between independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe and National People's Power (NPP) Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

The Supreme Court today issued an order to file a rule containing contempt of court charges against the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for failing to implement the Court's order, which had suspended a Cabinet decision granting approval related to online and expatriate visa operations in Sri Lanka.

The National People's Power (NPP) categorically denied media reports suggesting that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a key ally of the NPP, is responsible for the alleged clash at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, which led to its closure.

Trincomalee District Judge M. Ganesharajah has been interdicted with immediate effect by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). The letter of interdiction has been delivered to him on Thursday (12).

The Supreme Court today issued an order directing the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration to appear before the Court in person for his failure to implement the Supreme Court's order, which had suspended the Cabinet decision granting approval related to online and expat visa operations in Sri Lanka.

The Cabinet has decided to lift the ban and restrictions on all vehicle imports by February 2025, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said today.

The Examinations Department has announced that the G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations for 2024 will take place from November 25 to December 20.

The Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has reiterated its support to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming 2024 Presidential election. In a statement issued today, ITAK's Acting General Secretary Dr. P. Sathiyalingam emphasised that the party's decision remains unchanged despite ongoing political speculations.

Major General Dinesh Nanayakkara of the Sri Lanka Singha Regiment has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from September 16. The appointment was made by the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army.

The Returning Officer for the Galle district has officially announced that the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election will be held on October 26, 2024

Director of Military Intelligence Brigadier Chandika Mahathanthila has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against a YouTuber who allegedly made a hate speech claiming that there is a plan to create unrest in the country before the upcoming Presidential election.

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has expressed serious concerns over recent decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers, some of which are perceived as clear endorsements of a candidate. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that the Commission has no authority to halt any decisions made by the Cabinet.

A young man who managed to pass all security checkpoints at the Katunayake International Airport and attempted to surreptitiously board a Chennai-bound flight early today was arrested by the airport police. Police said the suspect was wearing trousers, a shirt and slippers. The 23-year-old, a resident of Grandpass, had been living with his father in Chennai and had travelled abroad twice before.

President’s Counsel M. A. Sumanthiran, representing the Ilangai Tamil Arasu Party (ITAK), has confirmed that the party’s decision to support Sajith Premadasa remains unchanged. This statement comes amid calls from Mavei Senadhiraja and M. Sreedharan to reconsider the party’s stance.

Child Protection Authorities in Anuradhapura district expressed concern over the escalation of child abuse in the district. District Child Protection Officer Mahendra Dasanayake said 491 complaints on child abuse have been received during the last six months and that there could be more incidents that have gone unreported.