The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.
The Acting General Secretary of the Parliament Mr. Chaminda Kularatne has informed in writing to the Chairman of the Election Commission that two Parliamentary seats in the Ninth Parliament have become vacant from the 09th August 2024 due to the cancellation of parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara and Hon. Harin Fernando.
With the blessing of the Maha Sangha, the Satyakriya and Adhistana Pooja, organized annually for the purpose if protecting the unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty of the motherland, was held for the thirtieth time on 10.08.2024 at the historic Kataragama Kiri Vehera Temple under the patronage of Mahajana Eksath Peramuna(MEP) leader Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.