In The Haputale Urban Council election, an Independent Group (IND1) took the lead, winning 5 out of 11 seats with 1,038 votes (46.01%).
The National People’s Power (NPP) followed with 844 votes (37.41%), securing 4 seats.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) managed 2 seats with 374 votes (16.58%).
Out of 3,051 registered voters, 2,304 turned up to vote, marking a turnout of 75.52%.
Only 48 votes were rejected, while 2,256 were valid.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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