Anura Kumara’s election manifesto to be released on Oct. 26

The election manifesto of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) will be launched on October 26 at the Water’s Edge Hotel, JVP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Over 75 per cent voter turnout at Elpitiya PS polls

The voter turnout of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election was recorded as over 75 per cent at the conclusion of the election, Galle District Returning Officer Somarathna Vidanapathirana said.

Ex-Customs officials released on bail

Former Customs Director-General Jagath Premalal Wijeweera and former Customs Assistant Director-General Tharaka Seneviratne, were released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake today.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his efforts to ’’achieve peace and international cooperation’’.

Elpitiya PS poll: 55% voter turnout as at 1 pm

The voter turnout of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election was recorded as 55 per cent as at 1 pm, elections officials said.

SC extends stay order on special HC

The Supreme Court today extended the order staying the Special High Court Trial-at-Bar from hearing the D.A. Rajapaksa Museum Case till December 20.

Drug smuggler Gadafi sentenced to death

Mohammed Gadafi, a drug smuggler who was found guilty of possessing 43.44 grammes of heroin, was sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court today, Attorney General’s Coordinating Officer Nishara Jayaratne said.

Three Turkish nationals arrested for overstaying visas

Three Turkish nationals including a child were arrested by Special Task Force officers attached to the Thunmulla post last evening in Kohuwala on charges of visa violations.

Petrol prices reduced: LIOC

The Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) yesterday announced a reduction in petrol prices with effect from last night, LIOC Vice President of Retail, Sales and HR of Sri Lanka Girish Ranjan said.

Tourist falls to death from hotel

A 52-year-old Australian tourist died after falling from a hotel in Slave Island in Colombo last night, police said.

CEB to float tenders to purchase 500MW from private sector

The failure to build another power plant envisaged in the long-term generation plan will cost taxpayers as the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to float tenders to purchase another 500 megawatts of electricity from the private sector to meet the surging demand during the first quarter of next year, Daily Mirror learns.

Elpitiya PS poll today

A total of 53,384 voters in Elpitiya will use their franchise to elect 28 members to the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Saba at 47 polling stations today from 7.00 am to 4.30 pm.

’Safeguard dignity of post you are contesting for’

An election monitoring body has requested all presidential candidates yesterday to act throughout the campaign period in a manner that would protect and safeguard the dignity of the post of President that they are contesting for.

Uni. Non-academic staff strike, decision after today’s discussion

The University Trade Union Committee (UTUC) said they will decide to call off the strike action by the university non-academic staff which is entering its 31st day following a discussion with other union members in Colombo today.

Vote on account debate on Oct. 23

The government will take up the vote on account for debate in parliament when it meets on October 23, an official said yesterday.

Malaysia arrests two politicians suspected of links to LTTE

Malaysian police on Thursday (Oct 10) arrested seven people, including two politicians, suspected of having links to the now-defunct Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) separatist group.

Sajith to cash in SF's war wisdom to combat terrorism

The UNF-led alliance will give highest possible responsibilities to Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, its presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said addressing his maiden election rally in Colombo today.

No fuel price revision tonight

The monthly fuel price revision will not come into effect tonight, the Finance Ministry announced a short while ago.

Some SLFPers wanted to unite party with Ranil or Sajith

Parliamentarian S.B. Dissanayake said today some members of the SLFP had been plotting to unite the party with either Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe or NDF presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa.

UNP will form new govt with Sajith and Ranil- Akila

The UNP-led alliance together with its presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will form a new government if it wins the presidential election, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today.

Will not allow family politics to return: Navin

Minister Navin Disanayake said they would not let family politics dominate the country again.

Heavy traffic around Galle Face Green

Heavy traffic was reported around the Galle Face Green due to the election rally organized by the New Democratic Front (UNF), Police said.

First in SLA history: 7,210 promoted

Army Commander Shavendra Silva today announced that a total of 210 officers and 7,000 from other ranks were granted promotion for the first time in the history of SLA in view of the 70th anniversary.

UNP MP Shantha Abeysekara remanded

UNP Puttalam District MP Shantha Abeysekara was remanded until October 17 by the Chilaw High Court for violating bail conditions a short while ago.

EU pledges Euro 40 million to Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) has provided Euro 40 million for the implementation of Strengthening Transformation, Reconciliation and Inclusive Democratic Engagement (STRIDE) Project.

Gota leaves for Singapore

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has left for Singapore for a medical check-up early this morning.

SLFP-SLPP MoU signed

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was signed a short while ago.

Sajith to introduce AI management dashboard

New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said yesterday he would focus on e-governance in a bid to introduce an artificial intelligence management dashboard at the Presidential Secretariat thus enabling the formulation of novel concepts to address the burning issues of people.

Changing of alcohol policies undemocratic: ADIC

Changing of national alcohol policies according to the Finance Ministry’s whims and fancies was undemocratic action, the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) said.

Govt should be sent home the first opportunity we get: MR

The incumbent government should be sent home the first opportunity available, SLPP leader and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.