The Meterology Department requests the general public to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. Showers or thundershowers may occur…
The Election Commission states that ballot boxes and all stationery related to the general election will be issued throughout the day today (13). The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said these activities will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “All officials and ballot boxes, ballot papers, and other stationery to be…
According to Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa, 70,000 police officers will be deployed across Sri Lanka for election security From yesterday, around 64,000 officers will be stationed at polling stations across the country to ensure safety during the election period. A total of 13,383 polling stations have been established for the 13,314 constituencies. In addition to…
The Ministry of Education said that all schools across Sri Lanka will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of the 2024 General Election. This closure is in line with a request made by the National Election Commission. Schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 18th. All state universities will also be closed today…
The election campaigning activities for the 2024 General Election are scheduled to end at midnight on Monday (Nov. 11). Accordingly, the silence period will be in effect from midnight on Monday until Thursday (Nov. 14), when the election will be held. During this period, any form of election campaign activities are prohibited, and the police…
Former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party declared victory in the U.S. Presidential Election, foreign media said. As per exit polls announced so far, Trump is expected to win the crucial swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina, as well as the 2nd and 3rd largest states of Texas and Florida. The U.S….
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings to multiple areas in eight districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. The NBRO says that the warnings will be in effect until 4.00 pm today (06). Accordingly, a Level 1 (Amber) warning has been issued for several Divisional Secretariat…
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Western provinces during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely in some places. Several spells of light showers may occur in Northern and North-western provinces. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and…
The Ministry of Defence states that the reports claiming the removal of security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force at religious places in the country are untrue. This was communicated by the media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence during a special press conference held yesterday afternoon (03). Speaking during the press…
The National Election Commission has announced guidelines regarding leave for public and private sector employees during the upcoming general election. Accordingly, Employees who submit a written request for leave to vote must be granted time off. This leave will be classified as a special holiday with pay, applicable to all employees, including casual workers, and…
