Update: 18 dead after Air India plane breaks in two at Calicut

An Air India Express plane with 190 people on board has crashed at an airport in the southern state of Kerala, killing at least 18 people this evening, BBC reported.

Number of Sri Lankans wounded in Beirut blast rises to 14

The number of Sri Lankan casualties in the massive explosion in Lebanese capital Beirut, on Tuesday, has risen to fourteen, Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon said.

19th amendment should be abolished: Sarath Weerasekara

While expressing his heartfelt thanks to those who voted for him, Sarath Weerasekara, who topped in the Colombo District at General Election said the 19th amendment to the Constitution should be abolished soon.

Did Angoda Lokka die in Coimbatore? DNA test on

A special team of the CB-CID investigating the case of Angoda Lokka’s alleged death in Coimbatore has initiated DNA tests on samples collected from the dead body, New Indian Express reported today.

SLPP submits names for 17-member national list

The names for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) 17-member National List was handed over to the Election Commission today, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said.

Sirisena vows to support Gotabaya leadership

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today (07) said he would dedicate himself towards developing the country and building a prosperous economy as part of the new government under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s leadership.

Arrest warrants for Kurunegala Mayor & four others

The Kurunegala Magistrate issued arrest warrants on Kurunegala Mayor & four others over the case of destruction of the ancient archeological site known as the Buwaneka Hotel building, as directed by the Attorney General, Coordinating Officer State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said today (07).

UNP to revamp the party

United National Party (UNP) seniors said they would meet on Monday to discuss the reorganizing and re-structuring of the party.

SC rejects Rishad’s FR petition

The Supreme Court today rejected the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former minister Rishad Bathiudeen requesting the Court to grant an interim order preventing his arrest in connection with the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Ex-CID Director Shani Abeysekara, SI Mendis further remanded

Former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara and Sub Inspector (SI) Mendis further remanded till August 20 by Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today.

Hirunika, Sujeewa also fail to secure their seats

Former UNP MPs Hirunika Premachandra and Sujeewa Senasinghe who contested the General Election from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Colombo District failed to make it to Parliament this time.

Oshadi, Udith Lokubandara fail to secure a seat

Oshadi Hewamadduma and Udith Lokubandara who contested under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) failed to secure a seat in the Badulla District.

MR obtains 527,364 preferential votes

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured 11 seats from the Kurunegala District with 649,965 votes (66.92%) as SLPP candidate former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa topped the preferential votes.

Sarath Weerasekara tops preferential votes in Colombo

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate Sarath Weerasekara has topped the preferential votes in Colombo District with 328,092 votes while second highest votes secured by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Sajith Premadasa with 305,744.

Nalaka Godahewa tops in Gampaha

Nalaka Godahewa topped the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) preferential votes in the Gampaha District obtaining 325,479 votes.

All Island Final results; General Election 2020

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) led by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa registered a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections on Wednesday as it secured of 6,853,690 votes (59.09%).

Matale district; Janaka Bandara tops

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has obtained four seats while Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured only one seat in the Matale district.

Shasheendra leads Monaragala District

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured five seats from the Monaragala District with 208,193 votes (74.12%) as SLPP candidate Shasheendra Rajapaksa topped the votes.

Colombo Districts; SLPP secures 12 seats, SJB 6, no seat for UNP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured an unprecedented victory in the Colombo district.

Maithripala tops Polonnaruwa

Former President and SLPP candidate Maithripala Sirisena has secured the highest number of preferential votes (111,137 votes) in the Polonnaruwa district.

Ratnapura District: SLPP secures 8 seats, SJB 3

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured 8 seats in the Ratnapura District obtaining a total of 446,668 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured three seats with a total of 155,759 votes and Jathika Jana Balawegaya has obtained 17,611 votes.

Badulla District: SLPP secures 6 seats, SJB 3

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured six seats in the Badulla District obtaining a total of 309,538 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured three seats with a total of 144,290 votes and Jathika Jana Balawegaya has obtained 19,308 votes.

Kegalle District: SLPP secures 7 seats, SJB 2

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured seven seats in the Kegalle District obtaining a total of 331,573 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured two seats with a total of 131,317 votes.

Anuradhapura District: SLPP secures 7 seats, SJB 2

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured seven seats in the Anuradhapura District obtaining a total of 344,458 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured two seats with a total of 119,788 votes.

Nuwara Eliya District: SLPP secures 5 seats, SJB 3

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured five seats in the Nuwara Eliya District garnering a total of 230,389 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured three seats with a total of 132,008 votes.

Kalutara District: SLPP secures 8 seats, SJB 2

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured 8 seats in the Kalutara District garnering a total of 448,699 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured two seats with a total of 171,988 votes.

Ramesh Pathirana gets 205,814 votes in Galle

Former Co-Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana topped in preferential votes in Galle District with 205,814 votes.

Nipuna Ranawaka tops in Matara

Nipuna Ranawaka under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has topped in the Matara District Preferential Votes garnering 131,010 votes.

Polonnaruwa District: SLPP secures 4 seats, SJB 1

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured four seats in the Polonnaruwa District garnering a total of 180,847 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured one seat with a total of 47,181 votes.

Monaragala District: SLPP secures 5 seats, SJB 1

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured five seats in the Monaragala District garnering a total of 208,193 votes while the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured one seat with a total of 54,147 votes.