President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) have sabotaged the passage of the bill to amend the Provincial Council Elections Act without a debate, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s Presidential Candidate Namal Rajapaksa said.

Claiming that some Presidential candidates have sought her support, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga said today that she has decided to remain neutral at the 2024 Presidential election.

The Election Commission has criticized the government's decision to increase public sector employee salaries, labeling it a clear tactic to promote a candidate.

A group of SLPP MPs together with several other parties today formed the Podujana Eksath Nidahas Peramuna (PENP) led by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

The National Election Commission has clarified that presidential candidates are prohibited from canvassing votes for other candidates, stressing that it is illegal.

The Sri Lanka Air Force Beechcraft aircraft is making a significant contribution to the inaugural edition of India’s biennial multinational air combat exercise, “TARANG SHAKTHI.” This prestigious event, which kicked off on August 6, 2024, features a remarkable gathering of 150 aircraft from 11 countries, with an additional 18 nations observing.

Postal voting for the 2024 Presidential election officially begins today, with over 700,000 eligible voters set to cast their ballots. According to the Election Commission, postal votes can be marked today (September 4) at District Secretariats and Election Commission offices across the country.

The National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that his party does not intend to unilaterally withdraw from Sri Lanka’s program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Dissanayake made these remarks while addressing an NPP business forum in Colombo on Tuesday.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged citizens of Sri Lanka not to rush to leave the country and said that the situation is improving and the country is progressing towards digitalisation. He said this while speaking as the Presidential candidate at a recent forum held with professionals in Colombo.

A report presented to Parliament today revealed that one-third of Sri Lanka's children are suffering from malnutrition. The committee was appointed to investigate into the issue of malnutrition in the country. The report was presented to the House by committee member Rohini Kaviratne today.

While calling for unity among President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and others, State Minister Arundika Fernando announced in Parliament that he will function as an independent MP from today.

Three Sri Lankan fishermen are reported missing after a local fishing trawler collided with a passing ship approximately 270 nautical miles (501 kms) off the coast of Galle. Police said the local fishing trawler was carrying seven crew members at the time of the accident.

Resentment brews within the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) over the decision by the party’s Central Committee to back Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in the absence of some its leaders such as former MP Mavai Senathirajah and S. Sridharan.

The presidential candidates who are found to have spent more than the allowed amount per voter, which is Rs. 109, will face serious consequences, the Election Commission said. According to Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake, this includes losing their position and losing their civic rights for three years.

Karu Paranawithana was sworn in as an MP by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today. Paranawithana fills the vacancy created by Thalatha Athukorala who resigned from Parliament recently.

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is to brief all MPs on Sri Lanka' s current financial performance today. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced that this special meeting between the MPs and the Central Bank Chief will be held in accordance with the Central Bank Amendment Bill which was approved by Parliament in 2023.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman today ruled out a possible political marriage between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa before the Presidential election.

Sri Lanka is gearing up for the first phase of voting in the 2024 Presidential Election, with over 700,000 state sector employees scheduled to cast their postal ballots this week. The Election Commission has announced that postal voting will take place from September 4 to September 6, 2024.

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) yesterday appeared to be in two minds regarding a reported decision to extend its support to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming Election, it is learned.

The Examinations Department announced the date for holding the Grade 5 scholarship examination for 2024. Accordingly, it will be held on September 15 (Sunday) at 2,849 examination centres around the country.

In the wake of incessant rains experienced over the past few weeks, health officials have warned of a surge in Dengue cases. Commenting on the situation, Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr Sudath Samaraweera said they have scaled up preventive measures in areas which have been identified as high-risk.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that it will reduce the prices of fuel from midnight today. Under the new pricing, Petrol Octane 92 will see a reduction of Rs. 12, bringing the price down to Rs. 332 per litre.

The Department of Posts has announced that 95% of the postal ballot papers for the upcoming presidential election have been distributed. Senior Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe noted that the remaining ballot papers, primarily allocated for military bases, will be dispatched tomorrow.

A total of 112 new complaints related to the upcoming Presidential election have been received, bringing the overall number of complaints to 1,592, according to the Election Commission. These complaints were filed between July 31 and August 31.

Some powerful nations including those from the region want a weak government in Sri Lanka, so that they can get what they want, MP Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Price of Litro domestic LP gas will not be increased despite the LP gas price increase in the world market, Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said. He told the Daily Mirror that LP gas prices in the world market has increased.

According to the Sunday Observer, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide Sri Lanka with $1.9 billion in financial assistance over the next three years.

A delegation of Tamil Opposition Members of Parliament, including MPs Mano Ganesan, V. Radhakrishnan, and Palani Thigambaram, held discussions with India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. The meeting took place as part of their representation of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya. The discussions are part of ongoing diplomatic engagements amid Doval’s official visit to Colombo.

National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India Ajit Doval visited Colombo from 29-30 August 2024, for the signing of the Founding Documents of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), a statement from the Indian High Commission said.

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa in Colombo today where the duo discussed several areas of mutual concern.