Not a defeat but an encouraging guidance: Dullas

While stating that they wanted to form a consensus government first time in the history of Sri Lanka, Dullas Alahapperuma said even though their motive was defeated, he did not believe that the wish of the majority of the people who valued consensus was not shattered.

Gazette announcing election of eighth Executive President published

A gazette notification has been issued today (20) announcing Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Eighth Executive President of the country.

Galle Face protesters vow to continue until Ranil resigns from presidency

The protesters at the Galle Face Green today said that they will continue with their protest until the newly-elected president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, resigns.

Arson attack on Ranil’s private residence: Four suspects remanded till July 27

Four suspects arrested over the incident of setting fire to Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo were remanded till July 27 by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

IMF hopes to complete Sri Lanka aid talks ’as quickly as possible’: Kristalina

The International Monetary Fund hopes to complete rescue talks with Sri Lanka ’’as quickly as possible,’’ Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, hours before the crisis-hit South Asian nation elected a new president.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 lead

Abdullah Shafique hit an unbeaten 158 as Pakistan on Wednesday defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two match series.

Power cut reduced to three hours today: PUCSL

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has given the directive to reduce the scheduled power cut for today to three hours, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Court issues order preventing gathering near S.W.R.D. statue

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s court today issued an order preventing anyone from reaching within a 50 meter radius of the S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike statue located at the Galle face in Colombo.

Schools to function three days a week, two days online until further notice

The Education Ministry has issued a special missive recommending schools to function every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until further notice, as well as to continue with online teaching practices on Wednesdays and Fridays when schools are not functioning.

Dinesh Gunawardena tipped to be PM

Leader of the House and MP Dinesh Gunawardena is tipped to be appointed as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka under the Presidency of Ranil Wickremesinghe.

RW calls on MS, MR, Sajith, Dullas and AKD to work with him

The newly elected President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanking his contenders Dullas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urged the MPs to work together in a new manner.

RANIL WICKREMESINGHE WINS PRESIDENTIAL VOTE

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has won the Presidential election held in Parliament a short while ago, the Speaker announced.

Counting of votes begins in Parliament

Casting votes to elect the next President concluded in Parliament a short while ago and the counting has begun.

Voting to elect new Prez underway in Parliament

The voting to elect the new President got under way in Parliament a short while ago.

One death every three or four days occur due to COVID: GMOA

The situation has arisen in the country to report one death every three or four days due to the spreading of the COVID-19 virus in the country, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.

Security beefed up at Galle Face, Parliament entrance

Ahead of the voting in parliament to elect the president, a large contingent of armed and police personnel are deployed around ’’GotaGoGama’’ in Galle Face Green and all the entrances to the Parliament.

CWC to support Ranil at today’s election

After much deliberation, the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has decided to support Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his bid for the Presidency, MP Jeevan Thondaman said today.

Pfizer vaccination centres at CMC today

Colombo Regional Epidemiologist Dr. Dinu Guruge today requested those who are over 20 years of age to get the COVID-19 vaccine dose against the virus from the CMC Vaccination Centres today.

Ranil, Dullas in close presidential race today

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe till late last night maintained a closer edge in winning the presidential race today as a number of MPs had pledged their support to him through telephone calls and personal discussions, the Daily Mirror learns.

Dullas, Sajith agree to fulfill TNA demands in return for support

Presidential candidate Dullas Allahapperuma and his prime ministerial candidate Sajith Premadasa have agreed to fulfill demands put forward by the TNA in a meeting held today evening which included the release of all political prisoners and the release of all private lands, including those occupied by the army and archeological sites in the North and East.

Some TNA, SJB, SLFP MPs to vote for Ranil

A section of TNA, SJB and SLFP MPs will vote in favour of Acting President Ranil’ Wickremesinghe tomorrow, MP Harin Fernando told Dailymirror a short while ago.

Fuel distribution process under QR code from July 25

Arrangements have been made to begin fuel distribution process by scanning the QR code from July 25 across the country, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

AKD vows to form interim govt. and call for election within six months if elected Prez

The National People’s Power Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he would limit the Cabinet to a maximum of 10 members, seek support from the Foreign countries and International organizations to stabilizing the Economy, reduce powers vested in Executive Presidency, re-initiate the actions against corruption.

TPA, ACMC, SLMC to back Dullas

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) decided to back Dullas Alahapperuma in the vote to elect a new President today.

SLFP decides to vote for Dullas

SLFP Central Committee has decided to vote for MP Dallas Alahapperuma in the vote to elect the President tomorrow, said MP Dayasiri Jayasekara.

SLPP youth wing to vote for Ranil to presidency

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) youth wing unanimously decided to vote for acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe to nominate him as the successor to the president.

Suspended postal services resume

The Postal Department announced that accepting postal shipments to the US, Netherlands and Israel, which had been suspended have resumed today.

Refueling dates according to last digit of vehicle number plates revised: Minister

According to the last digit of the vehicle’s registration number, changes have been made to the previously announced dates for providing fuel, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Schools to reopen on Monday: Ministry

The Education Ministry today decided to extend the school holidays until next Sunday (24) and the schools will open on Monday (25).

Public transport will be given priority on fuel distribution: Kanchana

After the discussions held at the Power and Energy Ministry today, it was decided to initiate the process of fuel distribution giving priority to public transport, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.