A postponement of the local government polls could happen if the delimitation commission completes its task and a relevant gazette is issued.
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says it is of the view that all attempts to interfere with the electoral process must not only be defeated but all those responsible for such interference must be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Election officials have been told in writing about a change to their duties in view of the indefinite postponement of the postal voting for the local government polls.
Tax defaulting has denied the Department of Inland Revenue nearly Rs. 200 billion of income, said sources at the Department.
With the local government polls unlikely to take place before March 19, LG bodies will be brought under the administration of special commissioners, according to government sources.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (18) pledged to prioritize economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy.
The Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) has recommended a more transparent and legitimate procedure for the registration of local news websites.
Local election monitor PAFFREL says it will complain to courts with regard to government attempts to prevent the local government polls from taking place.
Two Sri Lankan youths have died in a road mishap in Japan.
Samantha Power, currently director of USAID, is among those being floated by US officials as possible candidates for the job of World Bank president, Reuters reports.
