The Election Commission will meet next week with Finance Ministry officials and the Government Printer to inquire from them when funds can be released for the election and when printing work related to the election can be concluded.
Once these government agencies explain their schedules to the EC, the Commission will announce a fresh date for the election, Commission Chairman Mr Nimal Punchihewa said.
Mr Punchihewa expressed confidence that a new date for the poll can be announced between March 7 and 9.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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