Colombo, August 10 (Daily Mirror) - The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a special gazette notice detailing the allocation of election symbols to recognized political parties and independent groups.

The notice, signed by the Chairman of the Election Commission, formalizes the symbols that will be used by parties and independent candidates on ballots in the upcoming elections.

The symbols are categorized into two groups: those assigned to political parties and those available for future allocation.

This move is in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 01 of 1981.