The Presidential Secretariat has issued a statement clarifying that a news item circulating on social media under the title “Rapid Complaint Handling Procedure for Irregularities Involving Grama Niladhari” is false.

According to the Secretariat, the post contains fraudulent hotline and direct telephone numbers and falsely claims to have been issued by the Presidential Secretariat.

Officials stressed that the information is inaccurate and deceptive, and urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content on social media platforms.

The Secretariat further emphasized the importance of relying only on official announcements and verified sources for information related to government procedures. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has introduced a new mechanism to gather passenger feedback, suggestions, and complaints regarding public transportation.

According to SLTB Chief Executive Officer Mahesh Kulatilleke, the initiative is part of a broader plan aimed at ensuring safer and more efficient public transport services. 

Passengers who use SLTB services can now file complaints and share their suggestions through the following platforms:

• WhatsApp : 0704775030
• Hotline : 1958
• Website : www.sltb.lk or http://www.sltb.lk 

The initiative aims to enhance service quality by directly engaging with the public and addressing their concerns. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police has received 14 complaints related to the upcoming Local Government Elections in the 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today. 

Among the complaints, 01 has been received regarding election violence, and 13 are concerning election law violations. 

Eight supporters have also been arrested during this period. 

From 03 March to 28 April, the Police have received a total of 412 election-related complaints. 

Among them, 326 are related to election law violations, and 86 are concerning election violence. 

A total of 32 candidates and 137 supporters have been arrested during this period. 

The Police have also seized a total of 31 vehicles. 

The 2025 Local Government Election is scheduled for 06 May. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police have received 30 complaints related to the 2025 Local Government Election in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today.

According to the Police, among the complaints, 09 are related to election violence and 21 are concerning election law violations. 

One candidate and seven supporters have been arrested during this period. 

Meanwhile, the Police have received a total of 398 election-related complaints from 03 March to 28 April.

A total of 30 candidates and 131 supporters were arrested, and 31 vehicles were taken into Police custody during this period. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police has received 04 complaints related to the upcoming Local Government Election, in the 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today. 

According to the Police, 02 complaints have been received related to election violence and two regarding election law violations.

The Police said two candidates and four supporters have been arrested during this period. 

The Sri Lanka Police has received a total of 168 election-related complaints from 03 March 2025 to 16 April 2025. 

Among the complaints, 36 are concerning election violence and 132 are related to election law violations.

During this period, 18 candidates and 61 supporters have been arrested, while 14 vehicles have been taken into Police custody.

The 2025 Local Government Election is scheduled to be held on 06 May 2025. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police has received six (06) complaints on election law violations related to the upcoming Local Government Elections.

According to the Police, the complaints have been received between 02- 05  April 2025 from various parts of Sri Lanka. 

Two complaints were received on 02 April, one from the Peliyagoda area on the misuse of state properties and another from Ragama on the display of election cutouts.

On 04th April, a complaint was received from Kelaniya on the display of an election cutout. 

Three complaints were received on 05 April, one from Kelaniya on conducting a health camp, and two from Monaragala, with one complaint on the distribution of leaflets of a candidate and the other on displaying images similar to a candidate. 

The Local Government Election is scheduled for 06 May 2025. (Newswire)

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The Sri Lanka Police have received six (06) election-related complaints in the last two days, ahead of the Local Government polls.

According to the Police, the complaints received on 01 and 02 April are all related to election law violations. 

Complaints have been received from the Mount Lavinia, Colombo North, Nugegoda, Kalutara, Ratnapura, and Monaragala areas.

The complaints are related to election propaganda using the logo of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), distribution of goods packs, use of Facebook in violation of election laws, and display of illegal posters and banners. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police received two (02) election-related complaints on Monday from the Polonnaruwa and Matale areas ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

The complaints have been filed regarding election law violations, while no complaints of election violence have been reported.

A candidate from the Siripura area in Polonnaruwa has filed a complaint claiming that a video has been circulated on Facebook causing harm to his reputation. 

A complaint had been filed on the large number of cutouts displayed of a candidate in the Mahawela area in Matale. 

The Local Government Elections for 336 local institutions will be held on 06 May 2025. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police received six (06) election-related complaints on Sunday from four areas ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

The Police received 06 complaints regarding election law violations on Sunday (23 Mar), while no complaints of election violence have been reported during this period.

Three incidents were reported from Matale, where posters and banners with images of candidates, and flags of political parties were displayed. 

A complaint had been received on the distribution of dry foods in the Kebithigollewa area. 

The Police received a complaint of new street lamps being installed in an area in Polonnaruwa, while in Monaragala banners with the image of a candidate being displayed.

The Local Government Elections for 336 local institutions will be held on 06 May 2025. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police has received a total of 173 election-related complaints.

Police Spokesman SDIG Nihal Thalduwa told the media that 119 of the complaints are related to the violation of election laws.

He further said that 54 complaints were received on criminal activities, such as assault and arson, while complaints have also been received related to election propaganda leaflets.

SDIG Thalduwa said that 22 persons have been arrested and four vehicles have been taken into custody in connection to election-related violence complaints.

He added that investigations are underway into the election-related complaints. (Newswire)

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A total of 836 complaints have been received by the National Election Commission, with 65 of these complaints lodged within the 24 hours ending on Thursday, August 22.

Most of the complaints were related to violations of election laws, the Election Commission said in a statement.

The total number of election-related complaints lodged with the Commission from July 31, 2024, to August 22, 2024, was 836, of which 812 were related to election law violations.

Of these complaints, 409 were received by the National Centre for Election Complaint Management, while the District Centres for Election Complaint Management received 403.

The National Election Commission reports that only one complaint of election violence has been filed during this period. (Newswire)

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The National Election Commission has received 16 complaints in the last 24 hours ending at 04.30 pm on Wednesday, related to the 2024 Presidential Election.

According to the Commission, 01 complaint was received on propaganda, 13 on election law violations, and 02 related to other offences.

The National Election Commission reports that 137 election-related complaints were received from July 31 and Aug 07. 

Among the complaints, 134 were related to election law violations, 01 regarding propaganda, and 02 related to other offences. (Newswire)

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