The Elections Commission has gazetted the name of Manoj Hewagampalage to fill the seat of Chandrasiri Gajadeera in Parliament which has remained vacant since his demise.
Mr. Gajadeera who represented the United People's Freedom Alliance from the Matara district, passed away last week.
Accordingly, the Returning Officer of the Matara District had nominated a UPFA member from the same district of the deceased parliamentarian, to fill the void in Parliament.
Manoj Hewagampalage had previously served as a provincial minister in the Southern Province.
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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