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Preferential voting should not be allowed at upcoming PC elections – PAFFREL
LOCAL

Preferential voting should not be allowed at upcoming PC elections – PAFFREL

Due to the shortcomings in the political system of Sri Lanka, the new electoral system received backlash during the previous…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/08/201801/08/2018
Coast Conservation Dept. firm on demolishing illegal structures in Mirissa
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Coast Conservation Dept. firm on demolishing illegal structures in Mirissa

By Charumini de Silva The Coast Conservation Department confirmed yesterday that it will go ahead with the demolition of the…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/04/2018
Muslims never asked for a separate area for themselves says Minister
LOCAL

Muslims never asked for a separate area for themselves says Minister

Although extremist groups are spreading hatred among Muslims in various countries in the World they will not be permitted to…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/03/2018
ICTA eLocal Government Solution Showcases Digital Transformation in Local Authorities
BUSINESS

ICTA eLocal Government Solution Showcases Digital Transformation in Local Authorities

Although Sri Lanka has embarked on digital inclusiveness for its citizens and the public sector, substantial transactions and interactions through…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/01/201810/01/2018
Petition against LG Election gazette notification – settled and withdrawn
LOCAL

Petition against LG Election gazette notification – settled and withdrawn

Minister of Local Government and Provincial council Faiszer Musthapha said that the six petitioners who challenged the gazette notification issued…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/11/2017
Court of Appeal to consider petition on Local Government Election (UPDATE)
LOCAL

Court of Appeal to consider petition on Local Government Election (UPDATE)

Court of Appeal has decided to consider a petition submitted on the election. The writ petition was submitted by six…

byFaraz Shauketaly27/11/2017
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informs parliament of party leaders meeting
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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informs parliament of party leaders meeting

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed parliament of a meeting that has been scheduled by him between political party leaders to…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/11/201724/11/2017

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