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Rehearsal for the presidential election to be held today

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7 months ago

September 20, 2024

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The departure of relevant staff for duties related to the 2024 Presidential Election and transporting of ballot papers and ballot boxes commenced today (Sep. 20).

According to the Chairman of the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka, R.M.A.L. Rathnayake, distribution of ballot boxes began at 7.00 am today under heavy police protection and is supposed too have reached their respective polling centers by around 12 noon today.

A rehearsal is planned to be held today after the officials reach their polling stations.

Voting for the 2024 Presidential Election will be held from 7 am to 4 pm tomorrow (Sep. 21) with a total of 17,140,354 voters expected to cast their votes at 13,421 polling centers islandwide.

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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21 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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23 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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44 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.