State Minister Priyankara Jayaratne has resigned from his post as the State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government. He had reportedly met with President Maithripala Sirisena last evening (30) to inform of his decision and hand in his resignation. However, the President had refused to accept the resignation.
Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday that the Election Commission will hold the Provincial Council Election in early December…