The Elections Commission, on Monday, will introduce regulations for media outlets in line with the upcoming presidential polls, an official said.
These regulations would be introduced in a bid to avoid hate speech during the run-up to the polls.
The official noted that some regulations would be imposed on social media as well.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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