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3 districts to have different format of ballot paper

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6 months ago

November 5, 2024

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The Election Commission released a statement regarding a different format of the ballot paper for three districts in the country for the upcoming Parliamentary Election.

The ballot papers of the Polonnaruwa, Monaragala and Kegalle districts will be printed in only one column for the 2024 Parliamentary Election, the EC said. This is due to the number of recognised political parties and Independent groups and the number of candidates contesting from these three districts is lower than the other districts.

According to the Election Commission, the ballot papers in the other districts of the country have been printed in two columns.

The ‘X’ symbol should be marked in the empty box in front of the name and symbol of the recognised political party or the number and symbol of the Independent group for which the voters will be casting their vote on the ballot paper.

Also, preference votes can be marked for three candidates on the ballot paper after marking the ‘X’ symbol in front of the name and recognised political party or the number and symbol of the Independent group. The preference votes can be marked for up to three candidates of the voter’s choice by marking ‘X’ on the box containing the number allotted to each candidate on the ballot paper, the Election Commission stated.

(dailynews.lk)

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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4 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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4 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

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Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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