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President Sirisena says undecided whether to run in upcoming poll scheduled for Dec 7
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Friday that he had not decided on seeking another term in an election that is due by year-end.
“I am not in a hurry to decide whether to stand,” Sirisena told a news conference in New Delhi, a day after attending Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony.
Further the Hindu quoted the President as saying that the Presidential election has been scheduled for December 7, 2019, but none of the political parties have selected candidates.
The President was in the country to attend the Bilateral Meeting with BIMSTEC Nations at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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