Sept 04, Colombo: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the country's ninth provincial council will be established in the near future in Northern region.

Speaking at a ceremony held at President’s Secretariat this morning President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that our heroic soldiers were sacrificing their sweat and blood to realize this goal.

Furthermore he added that the Eastern province was liberated from the grasp of the LTTE and the provincial council was established in the area, emphasizing that the public has been mindful of the country’s future when casting their votes.

He went on to say that the government is moving in the correct path and seeks the corporation of the public to realize its goals.

President Rajapaksa also added that the government is working together with provincial councils and urban councils to realize its objectives.