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SJB trying to copy our economic policies: Hadunnetti

22 May 2024

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Claiming that they have no issues in haiving a debate with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) economic council, NPP economic council member Sunil Handunetti said today the SJB was trying to convince society that they are also ready to implement the economic policies of the NPP.

High-level delegation visits Tehran to attend Iranian President’s state funeral

21 May 2024

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry will lead a high-level delegation to attend the state funeral of late President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Dr. Amir Abdollahian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, scheduled to be held tomorrow, 22 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

New laws to use uncultivated lands for agricultural purposes: Minister

21 May 2024

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New laws are being introduced to facilitate the use of uncultivated land for agricultural purposes as land is vital for social empowerment, State Minister for Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual said today.

Anura ready for debate with Sajith on June 6: Nalinda Jayatissa

20 May 2024

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NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is ready to participate in the proposed debate with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa on June 6, NPP Executive Committee member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

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SLPP has not requested President to hold general elections first: Sagara Kariyawasam

20 May 2024

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has not requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hold a general election first but only conveyed the opnion of the SLPP to the President, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said today.

Will stop MPs’ moves to obtain vehicle permits: Anura Kumara

20 May 2024

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Claiming that 82 MPs have requested vehicle permits, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said they would take possible steps to stop the move.

President meets Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Investments

19 May 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is on an official visit to Indonesia, met Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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SLPP ready for any election: MR

16 May 2024

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is ready to face any election, whether it is a general election or the Presidential election, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

Sri Lankans in Russian-Ukraine war: Specialized delegation to visit Russia

16 May 2024

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A specialized delegation will leave for Russia on the direction of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to investigate into the welfare of Sri Lankans amidst the on-going Russian-Ukraine war, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya said today.

President to visit Indonesia

16 May 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe will attend the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting in Indonesia, from 18 - 20 May at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Meal programme boosts school attendance: Parliamentary Committee

16 May 2024

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School attendance has increased after the implementation of the meal programme, a Parliamentary Committee revealed.

Iran granted Uma Oya project due to huge recognition for MR: Hakeem

14 May 2024

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Claiming that the Uma Oya multipurpose development project was granted to Sri Lanka by the Iranian government because of the huge recognition for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa those days, Parliamentarian Rauf Hakeem said today the current government is looking to take the credit for it.

Only 6,000 out of 34,000 pre-school teachers are diploma holders: Susil

14 May 2024

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Education Minister Susil Premajayantha revealed today that only 6,000 out of 34,000 pre-school teachers and assistant teachers in Sri Lanka are diploma holders.

US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets NPP representatives

14 May 2024

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Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu met representatives of the National People’s Power (NPP) last evening at the Galle Face Hotel.

I hear that MPs’ vehicle permits approved: Chandima

14 May 2024

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Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody said yesterday he got to know that vehicle permits for Members of Parliament had been passed according to the request of the government.

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Paper setters to take final decision on controversy over O/L science paper: Susil

13 May 2024

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Clarifying the controversy over the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Science and English papers, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today that steps will be taken to ensure that no injustice is caused to any students.

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Chamal defends MR’s decision to construct airport, port, stadium in Hambantota

13 May 2024

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Defending the allegations on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s decisions to construct an international airport, habour and cricket stadium in the Hambantota District, SLPP MP Chamal Rajapaksa said the issue is not the constructions but the failure to develop them as business ventures.

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SLPP ready for Presidential election, no candidate yet: Basil

10 May 2024

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is ready for the Presidential eletion but they are yet to find a candidate for the presidency, SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa said today.

Two Ambassadors, High Commissioner meet Anura Kumara

09 May 2024

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Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador to Switzerland Siri Walt and South African High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sandile Schalk met National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon.

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus wants SJB to appoint female to Diana’s seat

09 May 2024

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The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus (WPC) has requested the Samagi Jana Balavegaya to appoint a suitable woman to the parliamentary seat of Diana Gamage.