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EC should have one opinion on conducting polls: President

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2 years ago

January 6, 2023

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The four members of the Elections Commission (EC) met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat last evening (05).

The President has said the members of the Elections Commission should come to an agreement on the election since four EC members bear four disparate opinions about the election.

The President said the EC has been given full freedom to make decisions.

If necessary, Mr. Wickremesinghe asked the EC members to consult the Attorney General.

The President has said the Attorney General’s Department has already offered to provide legal assistance in this regard.

The Attorney General has asked for an update on the developments related to the election and on conducting a peaceful election. It has also been stated that if it is necessary to make any inquiries about the election, the AG can be informed directly .

According to political sources, the discussion had ended without agreement due to disparate opinions of the members.

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Principal arrested in Mullaitivu for photographing postal ballot

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2 hours ago

September 8, 2024

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A principal has been arrested in Mullaitivu after allegedly photographing a postal ballot paper after casting his vote.

The incident occurred on Friday at the voting center located within the Mullaitivu Zonal Education Office.

According to reports, the principal, who was serving as an assistant returning officer, cast his vote on the ballot paper and then took a photograph of it. This was noticed by another officer at the location, who promptly filed a complaint.

The principal was taken into custody yesterday evening. The 55-year-old suspect, a resident of Puthukkudiyiruppu, has since been released on bail.

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Palitha Bandara Fifth in T63 Javelin at Paris Paralympics

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September 8, 2024

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Sri Lankan athlete Palitha Bandara finished fifth in the men’s T63 javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

He achieved a personal best with a throw of 14.51 meters.

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President meets ITAK leader amidst party’s conflicting support

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September 8, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) senior leader MP Mavai Senathirajah at his residence in Kankasanthurai, Jaffna, during his visit as part of the “Puluwan Sri Lanka” presidential campaign.

Senathirajah expressed confidence in Wickremesinghe’s chances in the upcoming election, noting his potential to ensure development in the Northern region.

This meeting adds complexity to ITAK’s stance, as the party, under MP M.A. Sumanthiran’s leadership, had earlier declared support for Sajith Premadasa, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya candidate.

Meanwhile, ITAK had also announced their decision not to support Tamil common candidate P. Ariyanenthiran.

Senathirajah, however, had previously stated that he was unaware of these decisions.