The Presidential Elections will be held on November 16, Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said today (Sept 16).
Accordingly, the polls body will call for nominations on October 07.
Mr. Deshapriya noted that a gazette notification to this effect will be issued tonight.
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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