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
LG Polls : SC to hear SJB petition on Friday
2023-02-27
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has fixed for hearing a petition filed over the delay in holding the LocalContinue Reading
Mahinda against President’s decision
2023-02-25
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he is against President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to postpone the Local Government elections. Speaking toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka makes International headlines for postponing elections due to lack of funds
2023-02-25
Sri Lanka has made international headlines following the postponement of the Local Government Elections. Several international media have identified SriContinue 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
SLPP postpones Anuradhapura election rally to March
2023-02-24
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has postponed a public rally that was to be held in Anuradhapura today dueContinue Reading
NPP/JVP & SJB running neck-and-neck among voters – IHP survey
2023-02-23
The National People’s Power (NPP) / Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are running neck-and-neck inContinue Reading
WATCH : “There is no election to be postponed” President slams EC
2023-02-23
The National Election Commission has not taken an official decision on a date to hold the Local Government Election, PresidentContinue Reading
Who said the election is postponed?
2023-02-21
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the Local Government elections should not be delayed. Responding to questions raised by reporters atContinue Reading
Watch : Parliament adjourned as Opposition stages protest calling for LG polls
2023-02-21
Opposition Parliamentarians launched a protest in Parliament today demanding the Government hold the Local Government Elections. Several opposition MPs fromContinue 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
SJB writes to UN over Govt attempts to delay Local Government polls
2023-02-14
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has complained to the United Nations Office in Sri Lanka over the unconstitutional attempts byContinue Reading
WATCH: Artist Sangeeth Wijesooriya’s friendly warning to Anura Kumara
2023-01-30
Musician Sangeeth Wijesooriya has extended his support to the National People’s Power (NPP) ahead of the Local Government elections. SpeakingContinue 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
“I am not in the Govt” – Basil
2023-01-24
Sri Lanka’s former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa visited the ‘Sri Dalada Maligawa’, Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy todayContinue Reading
Regulation of Election Expenditure Bill passed with majority votes
2023-01-19
The Regulation of Election Expenditure Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments with a majority of 61 votes. AContinue Reading