Fonseka's party wins recognition

Former Sri Lankan Army chief Sarath Fonseka's political party has won recognition from the country's election department, ending his long battle with the poll body.
Fonseka's Democratic Party has been registered under the Flame Torch symbol, the Elections Department said.
Fonseka, 62, said that the registering of his political party is a major step in his political ambition.Former elections Commissioner Dayananda Dissanayake had rejected the application filed by Fonseka to register his party.