COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's National People's Power has emerged as the dominant force in the 2025 local government elections, securing nearly 44% of the total vote so far, and winning 3,294 seats across the country.The results mark a dramatic shift in voter sen...

Local Government Election 2025 - Latest Update ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote this afternoon at the Abesinharama Temple polling station in Panchikawatte.Speaking to the media after voting, the President expressed confidence in the electoral process and the campaign led by his party:“I believe we ca...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The 2025 Local Government Elections have officially begun and will continue until 4 p.m. today.This election will elect 8,287 members to 339 local government bodies across the country.A total of 13,759 polling centers have been established islandwide for the voting process.A tota...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The 2025 Local Government Elections will commence at 7 am and conclude at 4 p.m. today.A total of 8,287 members will be elected to 339 local bodies, which include 28 Municipal Councils, 36 Urban Councils, and 272 Pradeshiya Sabhas.A total of 17,296,330 voters will be eligible to ...