Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Parliament has approved the extension of the term of the special working committee appointed to examine and submit a report on the system under which the Provincial Council Election can be held and submit a report.

Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake addressed Parliament yesterday (10), presenting a proposal to extend the term of the said committee.

"The proposal to examine and submit a report on the system under which the Provincial Council Election can be held was passed in Parliament last January and a special working committee was appointed for that purpose.

It has been decided to extend the term of this working committee in accordance with Section 102 of the Standing Orders of Parliament in order...