A total of 127 fresh complaints related to the upcoming presidential election were received bringing the total number of complaints to the 1,000 mark. According to the Election Commission, a total 1,052 cases have been reported during the period from July 31 to August 25.

Various institutions which purportedly conduct opinion polls and surveys, and publish results in a manner adversarial to some candidates and advantageous to others will come under scrutiny by the Election Commission, an official said yesterday.

National People’s Power (NPP) Presidential candidate MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled his election manifesto today. The event, held in Thalawathugoda, saw the presence of religious leaders, prominent figures from various sectors, and NPP and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party members, including Sunil Handunetti and MP Harini Amarasuriya.

Two Presidential candidates are scheduled to unveil their election manifestos this week. National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader and Presidential candidate MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be the first to unveil his election manifesto, at an event in Colombo on Monday.

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera alleges National People’s Power (NPP) Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake has misled the public with his vow to remove the Rs. 50 per litre tax on fuel.

Representatives from 12 countries have been invited to observe the 2024 Presidential Election, the National Election Commission announced. Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Ratnayake said these representatives include those from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Maldives.

Indian Navy’s frontline Warship INS Mumbai, will arrive Colombo on August 26, 2024 on a three-day visit, Indian High Commission in Colombo said. The ship will be received in a ceremonial manner by the Sri Lanka Navy, a statement issued by the High Commission said.

A National People's Power (NPP) government is ready to bring in a foreign investor to manage Sri Lanka Telecom, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe held a meeting with the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference, Bishop Harold Anthony Perera, and other key members, including Secretary General Don Anton Jayakody and the Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is not sorry about postponing the Local Government Election in 2023, despite the Supreme Council today (Aug. 22) ruled that the postponement had violated people’s Fundamental Rights.

Secretary General of the Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that the Member of Parliament representing the Ratnapura Constituency Mrs. Thalatha Athukoralahas tendered her letter of resignation as a Member of Parliament with effect from the Aug. 21, 2024 and thus a vacancy has been created following the resignation.

Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe had declared his assets and liabilities in a decietful manner, NPP politburo member Sunil Handunnetti said today that Anura Kumara Dissanayake must investigate into Ranil Wickremesinghe's assets and liabilities as the first task after assuming office as the President.

Senior Vice President of the SLFP, Angajan Ramanathan and former acting General Secretary of the SLFP, Sarathi Dushmantha officially pledged their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential election, former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said. They met President Wickremesinghe this morning.

Muhammad Illiyas, an independent candidate for the 2024 Presidential election, passed away at the Puttalam Hospital last night at the age of 78, following a sudden heart attack.

While acknowledging past mistakes, SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa emphasised the need for a collective effort to build a better future for all.

The Supreme Court five-judge-bench headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya today ordered the Election Commission to make the necessary arrangements to hold the Local Government elections at the earliest possible date.

The USS Stockdale of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today. The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.

The Postal Department announced September 8 (Sunday) as the special day for the distribution of official polling cards for the 2024 Presidential election.

No Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian represting the Anuradhapura District participated in organising the SLPP's maiden rally held in Anuradhapura yesterday, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said today.

The Brampton Municipal authorities in Canada have disregarded the Sri Lankan government’s protest over the construction of what is called ‘Tamil genocide memorial’ as its Mayor Patrick Brown requested Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister M. Joly to take a hard line position against Sri Lanka, according to the letter which Daily Mirror is now in possession.

Tamil actor Vijay unveiled the representative flag for his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam today. Tamil superstar Vijay on Thursday unveiled the flag and symbol for his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. Vijay will hoisted the flag at the Panaiyur party office and release an official song for the political party as well.

SJB MP Thalatha Athukorala announced that she will resign from the Parliamentary seat. She told this in Parliament while making a special statement. Announcing her decision, Ms. Athukorala said she opposed the decision of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to form the SJB. She said Premadasa has committed political suicide.

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) national list MP Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana, has been appointed as the Non-Cabinet Minister of Development Projects with effect from today.

The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 35,000 mark, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. As of August 20, a total of 35,375 cases have been reported in 2024, with the highest number being from the Colombo district, which stood at 8,599.

USS Okane of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (21 August 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.

Bandula Lal Bandarigoda was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today. He was sworn in to fill the vacancy created after former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara lost his Parliamentary seat.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Karunadasa Kodithuwakku has declared support for Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader MP Sajith Premadasa in the 2024 Presidential Election. Announcing his decision, MP Karunadasa Kodithuwakku crossed over to the Opposition side in Parliament today. Karunadasa Kodithuwakku represented the Matara District for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.

Three patients who were subjected to permanent loss of sight due to the use of ‘Prednisolone Acetatean' eye drops used after cataract surgeries at a government hospital, filed lawsuits before the Colombo District Court today claiming Rs.300 million from former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and ten others for the damage caused to their eyes and possible threats to their lives.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a net profit after taxes in the April- June quarter of this year. According to the CEB, the net profit was reported after paying Rs. 34.53 billion in taxes.

The National Election Commission has received 35 complaints in the last 24 hours ending at 04:30 pm on Monday. All complaints were related to violations of election laws, the Election Commission said in a statement.