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Ninth President to be elected today

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8 months ago

September 21, 2024

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The Presidential Election 2024 is held today (21) from 7 am to 4 pm with a total number of 171.4 Mn Sri Lankan citizens getting the opportunity to cast their votes to elect the Ninth Executive President of Sri Lanka.

Election Commission Chairman R. M. A. L. Rathnayake said all necessary arrangements have been made to hold a peaceful free and fair election without any hindrances, interference, obstacles, violence and rigging with the assistance from the relevant authorities including the Police.

Security measures include the deployment of 63,000 police officers and 10,000 civil defense personnel, with additional support from the Special Task Force (STF) and the Tri-Forces. Polling is taking place across 13,421 centers, with over 150,000 government officials overseeing operations.

The Election Commission has banned public gatherings, outdoor screenings, and celebrations after the vote, and strict enforcement will be in place to maintain order.

Any disruptions at polling stations could result in a re-polling process.

International election observers, including representatives from the EU, Commonwealth, and Asian Election Observation Network, are monitoring the proceedings. Special transport services have been arranged to facilitate voter turnout.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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14 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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15 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.