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Appointments during an election is illegal-CMEV

editorMar 11, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Election monitoring bodies say if the government grants the Rs.20,000 monthly allowance to graduates part of the jobs programme, despite an order by

PAFFREL to monitor social media during election

editorMar 7, 20200

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Election Monitoring bodies have decided to commence monitoring of social media pages maintained by election candidates. Executive Director of the Peoples Action for

Guinea-Bissau: Former PM Embalo wins presidential election – IMAGES]

editorJan 2, 20200

(UTV|Bissau) – Former Guinea-Bissau Prime Minister Umaro Cissoko Embalo has been elected president after winning a run-off vote against another ex-prime minister. The 47-year-old beat

Elpitiya Local Council election: Polling cards to be distributed

editorSep 14, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Elections Commission says preparation to distribute polling cards for the Elpitiya Local Council (PS\LC) election is currently underway. Speaking to a prominent online

JVP alliance reveals Election manifesto

editorAug 22, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – The JVP says it will campaign for the Presidential Election under its manifesto “Build Sri Lanka”. Speaking at a media briefing in Colombo today,

“public has become active after Gotabaya’s announcement” – MP Keheliya Rambukwella

editorAug 19, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – UPFA MP Keheliya Rambukwella said those making allegations regarding Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s citizenship can clear any doubts at the US Embassy. Speaking to media in

“Election candidates’ expenses to be surveyed” – CMEV

editorAug 15, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Election watchdogs have decided to carry out a survey regarding the expenses of election candidates. Speaking during a media briefing in Colombo National Coordinator

‘47% not enough to win Presidential Election’

editorJul 17, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Constitutional Expert Attorney Lal Wijenayake has asserted that according to Constitutional provisions, a Candidate must obtain more than one half of the valid votes

“No one allowed to postpone presidential election” – Mahinda Deshapriya

editorJul 15, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – There is no issue in holding a Provincial Council (PC) election before the presidential election, says the Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya.

Guatemala election: Uncertainty reigns as top candidates barred

editorJun 17, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Guatemalans have been to choose a new president, new congress members and new mayors. Nineteen people were competing to succeed President Jimmy Morales. Two