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New LG polls date to be decided on March 03!

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2 years ago

February 27, 2023

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The Election Commission said that various false news and misinformation are being spread over the legality of the local government elections which was scheduled to be held on March 9.

The Commission said it had issued 17 gazette notifications with the consent of its members regarding the LG polls.

The Commission said it had requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena as well to intervene to obtain the funds required for the election from the Treasury.

Meanwhile, a report containing information on the activities of the Commission in terms of the LG Polls had also been handed over to the Speaker on the 24th.

The Election Commission said that the LG Polls cannot be held on March 9 due to various extraneous matters which are out of the Commission’s control. The Election Commission is scheduled to declare the new date of the election on the 3rd.

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Defence Ministry recalls civilian firearms

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9 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The government has announced the temporary recall of all firearms issued to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.

In an official statement, the Ministry directed all license holders to return their firearms and ammunition to the Commercial Explosives’ Storage Facility in Welisara by November 07.

The Defence Ministry further stated that the firearms will be returned after a review and assessment of the necessity to retain them.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Bandula not to contest Gen. election

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Former Minister of Transport and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardene says he has decided not to contest at the upcoming General elections.Speaking to media, he told that he had been in politics for more than 20 years representing the Homagama electorate and that he functioned as a Deputy Minister and as a Cabinet Minister and rendered the maximum possible service to the people in his capacity.He also revealed plans to produce another movie while continuing his further education in the upcoming years.

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Port access elevated highway to be completed by December

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12 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that the construction of the Port Access Elevated Highway is scheduled to be completed by December.

The Ministry stated that approximately 90% of the construction work has already been completed.

This project, which began in September 2019 with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank, has an estimated total cost of USD 300 million.

The 5.3-kilometer-long, four-lane elevated highway will connect the Ingurukade Junction to the New Kelani Bridge and extend over the columns to Galle Face and the Port City.

Upon its opening, this highway is expected to significantly alleviate the heavy traffic congestion currently experienced in Colombo.

(News 1st)

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