Sri Lanka's Election Commission has filed a police complaint about a hoax website that falsely advertised roles with the island nation's poll authority before the upcoming presidential election.

Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling ...

An independent body called the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) oversees the election. About 17 million people out of Sri Lanka’s 22-million population are eligible to vote.

An independent body called the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) oversees the election. About 17 million people out of Sri Lanka's 22-million population are eligible to vote.

Sri Lanka's incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe became the first candidate to officially register for the presidential election on Sept. 21, in which almost 17 million of the 22 million ...

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka said counting of postal votes began on Saturday (September 21, 2024) evening, and the final result would likely be out on Sunday (September 22, 2024).

Sri Lanka Police will deploy Some 63,000 police officers to ensure a safe and orderly Presidential Election. Each voter must have a poll card or proof of voter registration and National Identity ...

Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on September 21, the Election Commission says, setting the date for a vote expected to determine the future of reforms in a country still struggling to ...

Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Sep. 21, its first since mass protests in the island nation in 2022, the election commission announced on Friday.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, according to data released by the Election Commission Sunday, as voters rejected the old ...

As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they;re still waiting for change. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. ... Sri Lanka, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.