Applications called to appoint members to Office on Missing Persons

29 Nov 2024

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Applications have been called for to fill the vacancies for the posts of members in the Office on Missing Persons (OMP), the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Heavy rains damage several roads, bridges: RDA to construct temporary bridges

29 Nov 2024

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Several roads and bridges were damaged due to the adverse weather situation that prevailed during the last few days, Director General of the Road Development Authority (RDA) S.P.M. Sooriyabandara said.

Date of A/L recommencement to be announced after assessing weather situation

27 Nov 2024

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The Examinations Department will announce the date of the recommencement of the Advance Level (A/L) examination after assessing the weather situation after November 29, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha said

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Address difficulties faced by A/L students: President tells education officials

27 Nov 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake advised education officials to take appropriate measures to ensure the mental well-being and address difficulties faced by students sitting for the Advanced Level examinations amid the adverse weather conditions.

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Government not involved in Veyangoda treasure excavation: Minister

26 Nov 2024

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The government was not involvement in the excavations for treasure near Wandurawa Rajamaha Vihara in Veyangoda, Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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President to visit China after Indian visit

26 Nov 2024

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China has invited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for an official visit, Cabinet spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Jaffna District MP Archuuna Ramanathan seeks police security

25 Nov 2024

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Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan has sought personal security from the Parliament authorities, claiming that he is unable to move freely after the incident in Parliament recently.

Speaker to probe Jaffna MP’s conduct in Parliament

25 Nov 2024

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Speaker Ashoka Ranwala said investigations will be held into the conduct of Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan in Parliament last week to ascertain whether he had resorted to any indisciplined or unethical behaviour.

Flood warning issued for several areas

24 Nov 2024

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The Irrigation Department has issued a prior flood warning in several areas from November 25 to November 28, 2024 due to the current low-pressure situation in the Bay of Bengal and its possible further developments within the next few days.

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Jeep plunges into stream: Two brothers killed

23 Nov 2024

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Two bothers were killed after their jeep plunged into the Bujgamuwa stream at the Kamburapola bridge on the Kuliyapitiya-Hettipola Road early this morning.

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Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice

20 Nov 2024

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The government has decided to import Nadu rice subject to maximum of 70,000 tonnes as a solution to the shortage of rice in the market, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said today.

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President to visit India in mid-December: Foreign Minister

19 Nov 2024

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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to visit India in mid-December for his maiden state visit.

President urges IMF to maintain balanced approach in economic recovery programme

18 Nov 2024

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While highlighting his government’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of the people, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged the IMF to maintain a balanced approach that considers the hardships faced by citizens.

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Know your limit of powers, be accountable: President tells Ministers

18 Nov 2024

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Claiming that MPs and Ministers have more powers, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he expects that all Ministers will know the limits of their powers and act with accountability.

Revised time announced for Government’s Policy Statement

17 Nov 2024

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President Anura Dissanayaka will present the Government Policy Statement at the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament on November 21 at 11.30 am, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Newly elected MPs asked to register via Parliament website

17 Nov 2024

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All Members of Parliament have been requested by Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera to complete the necessary information by accessing the information link available on the homepage of the Parliament website (www.parliament.lk).

NPP nominates National List MPs

17 Nov 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has nominated the list of names to fill the 18 National List seats secured by the NPP in the general election 2024.

Rehan Jayawickreme to quit politics after election loss

16 Nov 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Weligama Organiser Rehan Jayawickreme said he will step back from active politics and will resign as the SJB Weligama Organiser.

President to present government’s Policy Statement on November 21

16 Nov 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the new government’s Policy Statement at the ceremonial sitting during the first session of the 10th Parliament on November 21, the Department of Communication of Parliament said today.

Will not misuse excessive power given by the people: NPP

15 Nov 2024

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Claiming that it is a huge challenge to keep the trust placed by the people on the National People’s Power (NPP), NPP member Tilvin Silva said today the NPP government will make sure that the excessive power given to the NPP will not be misused and is committed to use for the benefit of the people and to uphold democratic rights of the people.