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Aug 19 2024 August 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:45 am
Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka seeks stronger economic ties with India and regional integration at Global South Summit

August 19, 2024 - 10:45 am

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and regional integration from Japan to India, with a special focus on deepening ties with India.

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Aug 19 2024 August 19, 2024 April 6, 2026 2Comments 8:00 am
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Vijitha Herath, and Mahinda Jayasinghe at an NPP political rally in Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka

Anura vows to bring Arjuna Mahendran back to Sri Lanka if elected President

August 19, 2024 - 8:00 am

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Arjuna Mahendran, who is wanted by the court and has an Interpol red notice issued against him for Central Bank fraud, will be brought back to Sri Lanka if Dissanayake becomes President.

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Aug 18 2024 August 18, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:55 am
Himalee Subhashini Arunatilaka

Australian court orders Sri Lankan diplomat to pay $543,000 for domestic worker

August 18, 2024 - 9:55 am

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka stated on Saturday, August 17, that it has taken note of recent media reports about a judgment by the Australian Federal Court involving the former Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Canberra.

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Aug 18 2024 August 18, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:40 am
Jennifer R. Littlejohn

U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn to visit Sri Lanka

August 18, 2024 - 7:40 am

US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Jennifer R. Littlejohn will visit Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives from August 17 to 31.

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Aug 17 2024 August 17, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:03 pm
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

Budget sufficient despite longer ballot paper, confirms Election Commissioner

August 17, 2024 - 7:03 pm

Sri Lanka’s Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake stated that even though the ballot paper is longer this year due to more candidates, the budget for the upcoming Presidential Election is still sufficient.

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Aug 17 2024 August 17, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:25 am
Sri Lanka’s Civil Security Department (CSD)

CSD members to receive housing support and increased ration allowance

August 17, 2024 - 9:25 am

Sri Lanka’s Civil Security Department (CSD), under the Ministry of Defence, played a key role in ending the 30-year war and continues to contribute to development projects and society’s well-being.

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Aug 16 2024 August 16, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:00 pm
Ferry service between Sri Lanka and India - Subham Ferry

Ferry service between Sri Lanka and India resumes

August 16, 2024 - 10:00 pm

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in Sri Lanka, which was first launched in October 2023, resumed on Friday (August 16), after several delays.

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Aug 16 2024 August 16, 2024 April 6, 2026 2Comments 11:05 am
Ministry of Defence logo in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to provide additional firearm for members of parliament

August 16, 2024 - 11:05 am

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defense has announced that it is now accepting applications from Members of Parliament (MPs) for the provision of repeater firearms as additional weapons.

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Aug 16 2024 August 16, 2024 April 6, 2026 6Comments 10:35 am
Puluwan Sri Lanka with Ranil Wickremesinghe

34 parties sign ‘Puluwan Sri Lanka’ agreement to support Ranil Wickremesinghe

August 16, 2024 - 10:35 am

34 political parties and alliances in Sri Lanka signed the ‘Puluwan Sri Lanka’ agreement at the Waters Edge Hotel in Battaramulla this morning (August 16).

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Aug 16 2024 August 16, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:21 am
Election Commission of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission receives 437 complaints

August 16, 2024 - 10:21 am

After nominations were submitted for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Presidential Election, the Election Commission received three complaints about illegal propaganda.

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Aug 16 2024 August 16, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:30 am
Gun shooting

Man killed in shooting at Sripura

August 16, 2024 - 7:30 am

A 26-year-old was shot dead at Pillayar Junction in Gemunupura, Sripura, early this morning (August 16).

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Aug 15 2024 August 15, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:21 pm
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Election Commision of Sri Lanka

Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest Presidential Election under gas cylinder symbol

August 15, 2024 - 1:21 pm

The gas cylinder has been given as the voting symbol of Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is running as an independent candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka.

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Aug 15 2024 August 15, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:14 pm
Department of Government Printing Sri Lanka

Printing for Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election to begin tomorrow

August 15, 2024 - 12:14 pm

Sri Lanka’s Department of Government Printing will start printing materials for the upcoming Presidential Election tomorrow (August 16).

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Aug 15 2024 August 15, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:32 am
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

Accepting nominations for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election concludes

August 15, 2024 - 11:32 am

The process of accepting nominations for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election concluded a short while ago.

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Aug 15 2024 August 15, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:26 am
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

Nomination process for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election begins amid tight security

August 15, 2024 - 9:26 am

Nominations for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election started today (August 15) from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Election Commission in Rajagiriya.

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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 2Comments 7:08 pm
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

Party officials arrested for soliciting a bribe from Janaka Ratnayake

August 14, 2024 - 7:08 pm

Officials, including the Secretary of the United Lanka Podujana Party (Eksath Lanka Podujana Pakshaya), were arrested for soliciting a Rs. 30 million bribe from Janaka Ratnayake, the party’s presidential candidate and former PUCSL chairman.

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