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Over 10 mn. polling cards distributed

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9 months ago

September 11, 2024

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Over 10 million polling cards for the 2024 presidential election have been distributed so far, says Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe.

Noting that the remaining polling cards will be distributed in the coming days, he says that the Postal Department expects to complete the distribution of official polling cards by September 14th.

If any voter has not received their official polling cards by that date, they can visit their local post office with their National Identity Card (NIC) to verify their identity and obtain their polling card, Ranasinghe furthter said.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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59 minutes ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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60 minutes ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.

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Keheliya arrives at CIABOC

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement this morning (June 18).