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Floating solar power projects on Mahaweli Authority reservoirs

Colombo, Sept. 13 -- The Cabinet has approved a plan to implement floating solar power projects on key reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority. The floating solar power... Read More


Election Commission tightens security for ballot box transport

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Election Commission has announced measures to ensure the security of ballot boxes during the upcoming presidential election. This follows concerns raised by politicians an... Read More


Postal voting for Presidential election ends tomorrow

Srilanka, Sept. 11 -- The Election Commission announced that postal voting for the 2024 Presidential election will conclude tomorrow (11). Hence, government employees who missed their chance to vote... Read More


Political parties urged to refrain from using children in canvassing

Srilanka, Sept. 11 -- As the election season heats up, the involvement of children in political campaigns has sparked serious concerns with election monitors calling for an end to such activities. Ac... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat

Srilanka, Sept. 10 -- In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance. According to India's health ministry, the cases was foun... Read More


EC issues guidelines on door-to-door election campaigning

Colombo, Sept. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has issued guidelines on door-to-door election canvassing for the upcoming Presidential election. According to Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake, a maximum... Read More


Election Commission slams salary hike as candidate promotion tactic

Colombo, Sept. 5 -- The Election Commission has criticized the government's decision to increase public sector employee salaries, labeling it a clear tactic to promote a candidate. Commenting on the ... Read More


Postal voting for 2024 Presidential election kicks off

Srilanka, Sept. 4 -- Postal voting for the 2024 Presidential election officially begins today, with over 700,000 eligible voters set to cast their ballots. According to the Election Commission, post... Read More


Visa free policy for 38 countries comes into immediate effect

Srilanka, Sept. 2 -- Colombo, August 02 (Daily Mirror) - The Cabinet has approved a 'one chop' system for the 38 visa-free countries, commencing with immediate effect, Advisor to the Ministry of Touri... Read More


Reports of three candidates missing not a concern: EC

Colombo, Aug. 30 -- In the wake of recent reports of three presidential candidates being untraced, the Election Commission said it was not a concern to them. Executive Director of the Institute for D... Read More