Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya has said that it is mandatory that three elections be held within the next two years.
Mr. Deshapriya made this remarks while addressing the media following an event at the Hambantota District Secretariat yesterday (Dec 13).
He further noted that the functioning of the cabinet does not play a role in deciding whether the polls can be held or not.
Chairman of the Elections Commission said that he would seek the opinion of the Supreme Court in the future if the Cabinet and Parliament do no take the necessary steps to hold PC elections.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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