Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Government Printing Department has commenced printing ballot papers for 12 districts in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections.

According to Government Printer Pradeep Pushpakumara, the office has received the necessary information from 12 districts where the nomination process has been completed.

He noted that data from the remaining districts is expected in the coming days.

In addition to ballot papers, the Government Printing Department has also begun printing postal ballots and official election notices. Pushpakumara stated that all election-related printing activities are scheduled to be completed by April 28.

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