Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The deadline for submitting the names of the elected members of the local government elections to the Election Commission expired at midnight yesterday (May 30).

Accordingly, the Election Commission is scheduled to publish the relevant gazette notification listing the names of the elected members today (May 31).

As per a gazette notification issued by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government on February 17, the term of office of local government bodies is set to commence on June 2, 2025.

In accordance with this directive, the names of both elected and nominated members of local government bodies must be published in the gazette prior to the commencement of their official term...