The Elections Secretariat has said that 33 individuals have made their deposits so far to contest at the presidential election.
So far, 16 candidates have been nominated from recognised political parties, three from other political parties, and 14 as independent candidates.
Twelve candidates including Sajith Premadasa (New Democratic Front), Mahesh Senanayake (National People's Party), Kumara Welgama (Independent), and Chamal Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka Nidahasa Podujana Sandhanaya) made their deposits today.
Individuals hoping to contest at the poll could make their deposits until October 6.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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