Ex-President Ranil s predictions for LG election

The National People’s Power (NPP) will not be able to claim a majority in most local government bodies at the upcoming election, according to the leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking during an event held at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha today, Wickremesinghe said another comfortable NPP victory...

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LG Election- Proof of identity a must for postal voters

Proof of identity is mandatory for registered postal voters who are hoping to cast their ballots for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Election, the National Election Commission has announced.

Accordingly, postal voters must provide the National Identity Card, a Valid Driving License, a Valid Passport, a Temporary Identity Card issued by the...

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Siri Dalada Wandanawa- Nearly 130,000 devotees pay homage on Day 4

Nearly 130,000 devotees paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha on Day Four of the special exposition, ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’, at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy. The special exposition at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy continues to attract large crowds. On Day Three, over 150,000 devotees paid homage to the Tooth...

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Ex-President Sirisena leaves CID after recording statement

Former President Maithripala Sirisena left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. He appeared before the CID this morning to give a statement on providing funds from the President’s Fund to several individuals, including politicians. Accordingly, the CID has questioned...

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Sri Lanka Police to recruit 5,000 officers this year - Minister

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated today (April 21) that Sri Lanka Police will recruit 5,000 new officers in 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s law enforcement capabilities.

Speaking during an online discussion held with police officers, including Officers-in-Charge (OICs), the Minister stated that 2,000 officers...

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Norochcholai plant s third unit restarted as CEB ends renewable energy curtailment early

The third unit of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays due to reduced electricity demand, has been successfully restarted at 11:00 a.m. today (April 21).

With this development, all three units of the plant are now operational, boosting national capacity to meet the recent...

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