Local Council elections: Postal voting postponed
2023-03-23
The National Election Commission has announced that postal voting for the Local Government polls will not be held as scheduledContinue Reading
Three decisions by Election Commission
2023-03-16
The National Election Commission has taken three decisions pertaining to the Local Government elections. The Commission has announced a 14-dayContinue Reading
LG polls : EC preps to hold Postal Vote in March
2023-03-08
The National Election Commission says preparations are underway to hold the postal vote of the Local Government Election from 28th-Continue Reading
New Election Date : EC reveals most suitable date
2023-03-07
The National Election Commission has announced that the most suitable date for the Local Government elections is the 25th ofContinue Reading
Mahinda Deshapriya applies for Election Commission
2023-03-02
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has submitted an application to the National Election Commission. Speaking to the media, Mahinda DeshapriyaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka local council elections officially postponed
2023-02-24
The National Election Commission of Sri Lanka today made an official announcement on the postponement of the Local Government polls.Continue Reading
LG polls : Protest held in front of Election Commission
2023-02-22
A protest was held in front of the National Election Commission (NEC) today calling for the Local Government Polls toContinue Reading
Difficult to release funds : Finance Ministry informs EC
2023-02-17
The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance has informed the National Election Commission of being unable to provide the necessaryContinue Reading
Postal voting work affected due to no funds – EC
2023-02-14
The Chairman of the National Election Commission has announced that it will not be possible to distribute postal vote ballotContinue Reading
Sudden resignation of EC member : Former EC clarifies situ
2023-01-26
The resignation of a member of the National Election Commission (NEC) will not affect the proceedings of the Local GovernmentContinue Reading
Two Election Commission members threatened
2023-01-19
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched a probe into allegations of members of the National Election Commission being threatened,Continue Reading
LG polls : Election Commission gives assurance to SC
2023-01-18
The National Election Commission (NEC) has assured the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that the Local Government polls will beContinue Reading
Nominations called for Local Government Election 2023
2023-01-04
The National Elections Commission has announced that nominations for the Local Government Election will be called for in January. TheContinue Reading
EC decides to go ahead with local council elections
2022-12-08
The National Election Commission says it expects to officially announce the date to call for nominations for the Local GovernmentContinue Reading
Dual citizenship : Message from Election Commission
2022-10-24
The National Election Commission says decisions pertaining to dual citizenship can only be made via court determinations and not anyContinue Reading
EC calls for those born before Feb 2005 to register
2022-10-14
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a new directive to those born before 01st February 2005. The CommissionContinue Reading
EC now has power to conduct Local Council elections – SJB
2022-09-20
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has requested the National Election Commission to take the necessary steps to immediately holdContinue Reading
Election Commission removes two political party symbols
2022-02-16
The National Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification announcing the removal of two symbols from theContinue Reading