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Polls violence on the rise; tighter security

Police yesterday moved to strengthen security in seven districts where intra-party violence is on the rise. The districts are Anuradhapura, Matara, Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Gampaha, Kandy and Puttalam.

 
Opposition candidate Fonseka before 2 GCMs on Tuesday

Retired General Sarath Fonseka was yesterday summoned to appear before a second General Court Martial (GCM) on Tuesday to face charges of fraudulent activity, 48 hours before he stands as an opposition candidate at parliamentary general elections.

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