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Death toll due to inclement weather rises to 30: State Minister

05 Jun 2024

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The death toll due to the inclement weather has gone up to 30 as of today with one death being reported this morning, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

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’Sajith playing childish game’: Anura says in Parliament

04 Jun 2024

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NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake raised concerns in Parliament saying that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa had raised the same question he was to raise in Parliament over the University non-academic staff, calling it a childish act by the Opposition Leader.

Politicians who backed away after ’Aragalaya’ raising their heads again: Anura Kumara

02 Jun 2024

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Claiming that corrupt and rowdy politicians who backed away after the ’Aragalaya’ have started to raise their heads again, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that if the true aspirations of the Aragalaya are to be fulfilled, a government which maintains the true objective of the people’s uprising should be established.

Hadunnetti apologises to Elon Musk

01 Jun 2024

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Claiming that he never meant to call billionaire businessman Elon Musk an economic hit-man, NPP Economic Council member Sunil Hadunnetti said today he expresses his regrets to Elon Musk.

Ranil trying to open doors to economic hitmen like Elon Musk: Hadunnetti

31 May 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to open doors to economic hitmen like billionaire Elon Musk, George Soros and James Packer by introducing the Economic Transformation Bill, NPP Economic Council member Sunil Hadunnetti said.

Maldivian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

31 May 2024

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from June 03 to 06 , 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Proposed Electricity Bill will unbundle CEB services, guarantee quality supply: Kanchana

31 May 2024

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The electricity sector reforms proposed in the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill will unbundle the services of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) while guaranteeing a quality supply of electricity and services, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Propaganda to insult Buddhist philosophy, Buddha’s character: Parliamentary Committee reveals

31 May 2024

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Those who carry out propaganda insulting the Buddhist philosophy and the Buddha’s character are engaged in various businesses in this country as well as in other foreign countries and spend a lot of money to carry out such work, a Parliamentary Committee has revealed.

Sri Lanka Electricity Bill to be taken up for debate in Parliament next week

30 May 2024

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Party leaders decided to take up the second reading debate on the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill next week, Communications Department of Parliament said.

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Ranil will never go for referendum: AKD

29 May 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who cannot win the presidential election will never go for a referendum, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

NPP condemns Range Bandara’s statement; says UNP has officially admitted Ranil’s defeat

28 May 2024

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While condemning United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara’s statement that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be given two more years without holding the Presidential or General Elections, NPP Executive Committee member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the UNP has officially accepted Ranil Wickremesinghe’s defeat.

52% SLTB buses have expired life span: Bandula

28 May 2024

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Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardane said today 52 percent of buses belonging to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) have expired their life span.

No debate after June 6: NPP gives ultimatum to SJB

28 May 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) said today that if the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not ready for the debate between the two leaders Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake on June 6 as previously announced, there would be no further debate or discussions about a debate after June 6.

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Wimal, Udaya, Channa Jayasumana form new political movement

27 May 2024

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Several political parties including the National Freedom Front (NFF) led by MP Wimal Weerawansa, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) led by MP Udaya Gammanpila and several civil organisations formed a new political movement named ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ this morning.

No JVP member has joined SJB: Anura Kumara refutes SJB claims

25 May 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) today refuted claims that a JVP member has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) during a meeting in Polonnaruwa.

CID offers Rs. 2Mn reward for info on wanted suspect

25 May 2024

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The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) announced a reward of Rs. 2 million for information to arrest a suspect who is wanted in connection with a special investigation carried out by the CID.

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National policy on planting trees soon: Pramitha Bandara

24 May 2024

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Claiming that an increase in accidents involving fallen trees by the roadsides have been observed recently, State Minister of Defense Pramitha Banadara Tennakoon said and added that a special committee will be appointed soon to draft a national policy on planting trees.

Government refutes plans to dissolve parliament: Bandula

23 May 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has no plans to amend the Constitution to extend his term of office or hold a snap general election as reported, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.

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Over 36,000 breakdowns during last three days: Minister

23 May 2024

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported over 36,900 breakdowns resulting in power interruptions to more than 300,000 consumers in the last three days due to the inclement weather, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijsekara said today.

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Karapitiya Hospital to be designated as National Hospital: Bandula

23 May 2024

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The Cabinet has approved the proposal to develop the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital as a National Hospital, Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardane said today.