It’s reported that a sole candidate is contesting for the Yatiyantota Pradeshiya Sabha from two political parties.

The candidate, known as one Anura alias Samantha, is from Amanawala division of the Yatiyantota PS.

Accordingly, it is revealed that he is contesting from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna as well as from the People’s Struggle Alliance.

According to the District Returning Officer, it has been confirmed that Anura is listed as a candidate for both parties. 

The official noted that if a petition had been submitted earlier, the nomination could have been withdrawn before finalization.

However, he warned that if the candidate wins from either party and if the issue is legally challenged, his candidacy could be invalidated by courts.

Bus associations have also stated that fares will not be reduced despite the reduction in fuel prices from yesterday midnight (May 01).

Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Association – Gemunu Wijeratne has said the reduction of Rs. 12 for a litre of diesel was insufficient to reduce bus fares.

Gemunu Wijeratne further said the annual bus fare revision is scheduled for July this year.

Earlier, three wheeler associations have also stated that fares will not be slashed.

The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) said they are unable to reduce three-wheeler taxi fares at this time, as the decision must be made by the Western Province National Transport Commission and the National Transport Commission (NTC).

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According to the Department of Irrigation, 24 major reservoirs under the department are spilling over due to heavy rainfall across the island.

Of these, 06 each are located in the Ampara and Hambantota districts, 04 in Anuradhapura, and 02 each in the districts of Badulla, Kurunegala, Monaragala, and Trincomalee.

In addition to these major reservoirs, more than 16 medium-sized reservoirs are also overflowing.

The department also stated that over 91% of the total water storage capacity of main and medium-sized reservoirs has been filled.