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Deadline for acceptance of postal vote applications extended

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The National Election Commission has extended the period for the accepting of postal votes for the forthcoming Parliamentary Election. The Commission

Nomination submissions to continue unhindered

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The acceptance of nominations for the forthcoming Parliamentary Election will not be affected by the Government’s decision to declare a 3-day

Railway Dept. cancels 88 trains

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Department of Railways has cancelled the operation of several trains with effect from today (17).

Public gatherings further restricted

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The Government has taken several more measures to limit congregation of people in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

President urges public to stay at home, practice social distancing

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – The public have been urged to stay at home and practice social distancing during the 3-day holidays declared from today (17).

President to address the nation tonight

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020March 17, 20200

(UTV | COLOMBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to address the nation tonight (17), the President’s Office stated.