Kerry speaks with Rajapaksa

Ahead of presidential elections, US Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken with President Mahinda Rajapaksa and expressed concern over violence in parts of the country during campaigning. […]











Court bars President’s TV show

The District Court of Kaduwela issued an enjoining order against four television stations from broadcasting a programme titled “Janapathi Janahamuwa” or a programme of similar nature featuring President Mahinda Rajapakse. […]






No election campaign after midnight today

All campaigning in connection with the forthcoming Presidential election will draw to a close at 12 midnight today (05) and all arrangements are in place for the conduct of a free and fair poll, the Election Commissioner announced. […]