#Local Government
NPP in talks with rival parties to secure control of local bodies despite past pledges
The National People’s Power (NPP), which has long vowed to break away from traditional political alliances, is now in talks with several established...
UNP and SJB agree to administer local bodies with opposition parties
The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have announced an agreement to collaborate in administering local government bodies where...
‘Intimidation and a threat’ from the NPP election campaign
A cash incentive repeatedly offered by Sri Lanka’s President – who is also the Minister of Finance, in addition to the Prime Minister,...
Postal vote application period extended
The Election Commission has announced an extension for postal vote application period for government officials, security forces/police personnel, and postal vote certifying officers...
LG polls: Election Commission issues guidelines on youth and female candidates
The Election Commission has stipulated that nomination lists for the local government election must be compiled for both divisional and proportional representation levels....
