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EC to finalize gazette calling for nominations for LG polls
Discussions are underway to finalize the gazette notification calling nominations for the Local Government (LG) polls ahead of sending it to the Government Printers Department tomorrow, sources from Election Commission said.
According to EC sources, nominations will be accepted at District level on January 19.
Earlier Chairman of Election Commission S.G. Punchihewa said local government elections for 340 bodies will be held before March 15. Accordingly, District Secretaries will be acting as District Returning Officers (DROs) as well.
Meanwhile a petition has been filed by Army Colonel (Retired), W.M.R.Wijesundara before the Supreme Court, seeking a writ order to be issued to the Elections Commission, suspending the conducting of local government elections.
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SLAF Bell 212 crashes into Maduru Oya
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.
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Five killed in helicopter crash
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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