Ravi,Daya, Arjuna, John booed at by public

Ministers Ravi Karunanayake, Arjuna Ranatunga, Daya Gamage and John Amaratunga were booed by the public when they attended President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s swearing in ceremony on Monday.

US urges new SL president to respect human rights

The United States called on the new president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to ensure human rights and accountability after a campaign in which he vowed to scrap a probe into alleged war crimes.

China ready to work with Gota for ’high-quality’ cooperation

China on Monday congratulated the newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, saying Beijing is ready to work with the new leadership for “high-quality” cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the ambitious intercontinental connectivity project launched by President Xi Jinping.

Presidential election largely free of violence: EU

The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) has concluded that the just concluded Sri Lanka presidential election was largely free of violence and technically well-managed, but that unregulated campaign spending, abuse of state resources and media bias affected the level playing field.

Wheat flour price increase not permitted: CAA

The recent wheat flour price increase was illegal because the Customer Affairs Authority (CAA) did not permit it, an official said.

Plane diverted to Mattala due to bad weather

An Emirates flight which was scheduled to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening was diverted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) due to the adverse weather conditions, the MRIA manager Upul Kalansuriya said.

EC should continue to enjoy independence: Ranil

Issuing a special statement, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today it was his desire to see the continuance of independence enjoyed by the Elections Commission (EC).

Will continue fight against corruption: Anura

While admitting that the National People’s Power (NPP) did not poll as expected, its presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said his party would continue the struggle against corruption, misappropriation and nepotism while promoting democracy, rule of law and independence of the judiciary and the media in and out of parliament.

Complaint lodged against Mangala

Executive Director of Buddhist Information Center Ven. Athulugalle Sri Jinananda Thera has lodged a complaint with the Police Headquarters against MP Mangala Samaraweera over a message posted in his Twitter.

Stock market indices up

As speculated, indices at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) rose today with Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s victory at the presidential election.

I will form govt. to implement my policies: Gota

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa today said he would form a government that can implement his policies to create a prosperous country.

State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe resigns

Transport and Civil Aviation State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe has also tendered his resignation effect from today, the Transport Ministry said.

Gotabaya sworn-in as 7th Executive President

President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 7th Executive President of Sri Lanka at the Maha Maluwa of the Ruwanweliseya in Anuradhapura a short while ago.

Patali resigns as Megapolis minister

Patali Champika Ranawaka has stepped down as Minister of Megapolis & Western Development a short while ago.

Several Ministers urge PM to step down

A few Cabinet ministers are reported to have requested Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to step down from his office making way for President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa to form a government in conformity with the mandate he received at the election.

PM to attend swearing ceremony of new President

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is slated to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Daily Mirror learns.

Gota to be sworn-in today in Anuradhapura

President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be sworn in as the 7th Executive President of Sri Lanka at the Maha Maluwa of the Ruwanweliseya in Anuradhapura today.

Easter attacks didn’t influence voting: Catholic MPs

Easter Sunday bombs had not been a factor which had determined the results of the presidential election in predominantly Catholic areas as there may have been other issues which led the people in the areas concerned to vote as they did, Catholic politicians in the area said today.

Not satisfied with number of votes received: NPP

While claiming that they were not satisfied with the number of votes they had received at the presidential election, National Peoples’ Power (NPP) said they admitted the fact that they could not obtain votes as they expected.

Looking forward to working with President-elect Gotabaya: US

The US today said it was looking forward to working with President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa for a strong and sovereign Sri Lanka.

Kabir Hashim resigns as Minister, UNP chairman

Minister of Petroleum Resources Kabir Hashim today said he had decided to resign from his portfolio and as the Chairman of UNP with immediate effect.

PM to meet Speaker, party leaders to discuss general election

While congratulating President-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said the decision with regard to next general election will be made after discussions with Speaker, party leaders and the government parliamentary group.

Will study 19A and plan immediate programme accordingly: MR

SLPP and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today said the Saturday’s presidential election was special due to complications in the 19th Amendment and said they will be studying the provisions of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution and planning our immediate programme of action accordingly.

Mangala, Malik, Ajith resign as ministers

Several ministers including Mangala Samaraweera, Malik Samarawickrame and Ajith P Perera resigned from their portfolios today after SLPP candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa emerged victorious at the presidential election defeating the ruling party candidate Sajith Premadasa.

Bread prices likely to increase by Rs.5

Following the increase in the price of wheat flour, the price of a loaf of bread must be increased by Rs.5 after receiving written assurances from two of the main wheat flour milling companies, All Ceylon Bakery Owner’s Association President N.K. Jayawardena said

Gotabhaya declared as president

Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya declared Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa as the seventh executive president of Sri Lanka.

Gota victorious in sixteen districts

Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Monaragala, Ratnapura, Badulla, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Gampaha, Kandy, Matale, Polonnaruwa Colombo, Kegalle and Anuradhapura districts at the presidential polls.

Modi congratulates Gota

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa on his victory in the election.

Harin resigns as Sports Minister

Harin Fernando said he will step down as Minister of Sports, Telecommunications and Foreign Employment.

Sajith leads in Nuwaraeliya District

NDF presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa has secured the highest number of votes in the Nuwaraeliya District with 277,913 (58.28%) votes.