Sri Lanka extends deadline for postal votes application

Sri Lanka Election Secretariat announced that the time allocated for public servants to apply for postal votes was extended until January 31.

Large number of nominations rejected at Sri Lanka's local government election

A large number of nominations for the local government elections of Sri Lanka from several political parties and groups have reportedly been rejected.

600 independent groups to contest local government elections of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Election Secretariat says that 600 independent groups have submitted deposits to file nomination lists for the local government elections.

Sri Lanka Election Secretariat proposes by-elections in the new local government bill

Sri Lanka Election Secretariat has proposed to amend the draft local government elections bill to include holding by-elections in case of vacation of post by an elected member.