President Mahinda Rajapaksa has accepted defeat a short while ago, while talking with Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and several officials affiliated to him, reports say.

According to unconfirmed sources, common opposition candidate - Maithripala Sirisena is said to be in the lead in several divisions of the Colombo District.

The official postal voting result of the Puttalam District has been released.

The official voting result of Badulla division of the Badulla District, Uva Province has been released.

The official voting result of Mullaitivu division of the Vanni District, Northern Province has been released.