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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:30 pm
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

40 candidates place deposits for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election as deadline ends

August 14, 2024 - 12:30 pm

The deadline for candidates to place deposits for the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka ended at 12 noon today (August 14).

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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:35 am
Namal Rajapaksa signs nomination papers for Presidential Election

Namal Rajapaksa signs nomination papers for Presidential Election

August 14, 2024 - 11:35 am

Namal Rajapaksa, the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has signed his nomination papers to contest in the upcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka.

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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 10:55 am
Tillakaratne Dilshan with Sajith Premadasa

TM Dilshan joins SJB to support Sajith Premadasa in Presidential Election

August 14, 2024 - 10:55 am

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan (T.M. Dilshan) has decided to support opposition leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming Presidential Election.

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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:52 am
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Sri Lanka to increase public sector salaries and allowances from 2025

August 14, 2024 - 9:52 am

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana announced on August 13, 2024, that the minimum starting salary for government employees will increase by at least 24%, with the gross salary set at Rs. 55,000, including the cost of living allowance.

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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:33 am
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka announces postal voting dates for 2024 Presidential Election

August 14, 2024 - 9:33 am

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates for casting postal votes in the 2024 Presidential Election.

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Aug 14 2024 August 14, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:05 am
Namal Rajapaksa

Namal Rajapaksa places deposit to contest 2024 Presidential Election

August 14, 2024 - 9:05 am

A deposit has been placed for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa to contest the upcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka.

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Aug 13 2024 August 13, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:28 pm
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

36 candidates placed deposits for 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election

August 13, 2024 - 7:28 pm

36 candidates have placed their cash deposits as of today (August 13) with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka for the upcoming Presidential Election.

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Aug 13 2024 August 13, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:55 am
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Sri Lanka to reduce water tariffs

August 13, 2024 - 11:55 am

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a reduction in water tariffs by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) based on the tariff formula.

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Aug 13 2024 August 13, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:55 am
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TRCSL issues license for Starlink to operate in Sri Lanka from August 12

August 13, 2024 - 11:55 am

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has issued a Telecommunications Service Provider License to STARLINK LANKA (PRIVATE) LIMITED for providing satellite broadband services in Sri Lanka.

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Aug 13 2024 August 13, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:53 am
Parliament of Sri Lanka

20 Sri Lankan MPs fail to submit asset declarations

August 13, 2024 - 10:53 am

At least 20 Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka haven’t submitted their asset and liability statements, according to sources.

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Aug 13 2024 August 13, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:39 am
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Passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India to resume on August 16

August 13, 2024 - 10:39 am

The passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India is scheduled to resume next Friday (August 16).

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Aug 13 2024 August 13, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 7:56 am
Takafumi Kadono with Anura Kumara Dissanayake

ADB delegation meets NPP leader, discusses future aid for Sri Lanka

August 13, 2024 - 7:56 am

A delegation including the Sri Lanka representative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Takafumi Kadono, met with the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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Aug 12 2024 August 12, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:05 pm
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Three, including baby, die in Colombo-Kandy road crash

August 12, 2024 - 5:05 pm

A three-wheeler crashed into a parked lorry on the Colombo-Kandy main road in Wewaldeniya, killing a four-month-old baby and two others, while three more people were injured.

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Aug 12 2024 August 12, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:27 pm
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Sri Lankan pensioners to receive Rs. 6,000 extra in October payments

August 12, 2024 - 4:27 pm

Sri Lanka’s pensioners will receive an additional Rs. 6,000 with their October pensions.

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Aug 12 2024 August 12, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:00 pm
Tea pickers in Sri Lanka

Wages Board approves Rs. 1,700 for estate workers

August 12, 2024 - 3:00 pm

The Wages Board today (August 12) agreed to increase the daily wages for estate workers by Rs. 1,700.

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Aug 12 2024 August 12, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 11:00 am
Anura Kumara Dissanayake - JVP and NPP Leader

Anura Kumara Dissanayake signs nomination papers for Presidential Election

August 12, 2024 - 11:00 am

National People’s Power (NPP) leader and Member of Parliament Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming Presidential Election scheduled for September 21, 2024.

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