Several Indian planes shot down and soldiers taken prisoner, Pakistan officials say

Several Indian planes have been shot down, and some soldiers have been taken prisoner, Pakistan officials have said, after India claimed it attacked nine militant hideouts in Pakistan.

Discussions begin to form administrations in local bodies: SJB

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has already begun discussions with other parties to form administrations in local bodies where the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has become a minority, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

SLPP regains lost vote share

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which was reduced to rubble at the last General Elections with just three per cent of votes, has made some gains at this Local Government elections.

NPP faces challenges in capturing CMC

The National People’s Power (NPP) has been unable to secure an absolute majority at the Colombo Municipal Council, the largest municipality of Sri Lanka, according to a post on X by Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman.

NPP claims control of Ja-Ela UC and Chilaw PS

The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured significant victories in local authorities across Sri Lanka. The party claimed control of the Ja-Ela Urban Council in the Gampaha District and the Chilaw Pradeshiya Sabha in the Puttalam District, strengthening its foothold in these key regions.

NPP secures key local bodies in Gampaha district

The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed control of three major local authorities in the Gampaha District. The party secured victories in the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha, the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha, and the Peliyagoda Urban Council, further strengthening its presence in the area.

Opposition parties collectively outperform NPP in many areas

The Opposition parties have been able to outnumber the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) in a number of local authorities.

SJB takes Kalpitiya PS, NPP wins two, ITAK claims Koralaipattu

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has claimed the Kalpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Puttalam District, while the National People’s Power (NPP) secured both the Puttalam Municipal Council in the same district and the Hanguranketha Pradeshiya Sabha in the Nuwara Eliya District, and Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) claimed the Koralaipattu Pradeshiya Sabha.

NPP secure Puttalam, Nawagaththegama, Anamaduwa Sabhas

The National People’s Power has secured victories in the Puttalam, Nawagaththegama, and Anamaduwa Pradeshiya Sabhas within the Puttalam District.

India strikes Pakistan in aftermath of Kashmir tourist killings

India attacked nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported, and Pakistan said it was mounting a response as the worst fighting in years erupted between the longstanding enemies.

NPP wins Ampara UC, Bope Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha

The National People’s Power (NPP) has won the Ampara Urban Council and Bope Poddala Pradeshiya Sabha with majority.

NPP wins Hambantota Pradeshiya Sabha and Hikkaduwa Urban Council

The National People’s Power (NPP) has recorded victories in the both the Hambantota Pradeshiya Sabha and the Hikkaduwa Urban Council.

Police fire warning shot in Matugama

A police officer assigned to provide security to a residence near Athulathmudali Maha Vidyalaya in Matugama fired a warning shot into the air this evening, police said.

SJB candidate stabbed at Dikwella Kanda in Deraniyagala

A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate contesting for the Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha was hospitalised after having been stabbed by an unidenfied person at Dikwella Kanda today, the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CAFE) said today.

NPP secures victory in Wattegama Urban Council

The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged victorious in the Wattegama Urban Council election earning eight seats in the council.

NPP wins seven seats at Balangoda UC

The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed victory in the Balangoda Urban Council in the Ratnapura District, obtaining 4,833 votes and securing seven seats.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in senior ranks of military

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced steep cuts in the number of top-ranked officers in his latest move to streamline the world’s most powerful military.

ITAK gains victory in Manthai East PS

The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has claimed victory in the Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mullaitivu District.

Three former presidents fail to vote at LG Poll

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena did not cast their votes at today’s Local Government Election.

Ambalangoda Urban Council too goes to NPP

The National People’s Power (NPP) has claimed victory in the Ambalangoda Urban Council election in the Galle District.

NPP wins Hambantota Municipal Council

The National People’s Power (NPP) has emerged victorious in the Hambantota Municipal Council election.

Independent Group claims victory in Haputale Urban Council

Independent Group 1 has won the Haputale Urban Council in the Badulla District, according to official results.

India steps in to stop Sotheby’s auction of sacred Buddhist relics

After being served a legal notice by the Ministry of Culture on Monday evening, international auction house Sothebys has assured the Indian government that it will take adequate measures to prevent the auction of sacred Buddhist relics at its upcoming auction on May 7.

First results of LG poll released: NPP wins

The Election Commission has released the first results of the 2025 Local Government Election.

First LG body result after 8.00pm: ECSL

With the conclusion of voting of the Local Government Elections 2025 at 4.00pm today the Election Commission of Sri Lanka said there is a possibility to issue the first official results of two to three LG bodies after 8.00pm tonight.

AKD returns on special jet arranged by Vietnamese Govt.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned to Sri Lanka from Vietnam aboard an Embraer Legacy 600 jet arranged by the Vietnamese government.

Voter turnout exceeds 60% in Kalutara, 50% in Colombo

Voter turnout in the Kalutara and Colombo districts for the 2025 Local Government Elections has surpassed 60% and 50% respectively, as of 4 p.m., according to official data.

President confident of successful election results

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he was confident that they will get successful results in the Local Government elections.

President casts his vote

Voting in Gampaha