Tense situation in Parliament due to protest by TNA MPs

19 Mar 2024

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A tense situation erupted in Parliament after a group of Tamil National Alliance MPs staged a protest inside the Chamber over the arrest of eight persons who were engaged in religious observances at the Vedukkunaarimalai Athi Lingeswarar Shrine on Maha Sivarathri night.

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State Astrologers’ Committee refutes allegations of faulty auspicious times for New Year

18 Mar 2024

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Refuting allegations of faulty auspicious times during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the State Astrologers’ Committee justified the designation of auspicious times for performing Sinhala New Year rituals at night, claiming that they wanted the most suitable time for the rituals despite practical difficulties.

CEB summoned before COPE

18 Mar 2024

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been called to appear before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) on March 21, 2024, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Small elite group trying to stop the ’change’: Harini Amarasuriya

17 Mar 2024

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Claiming that the change of power is not going to be easy, NPP MP Harini Amarasuriya said a small elite group is doing everything in their power to stop the change from happening.

NPP government to include ministers representing North: Anura Kumara

16 Mar 2024

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A future National People’s Power (NPP) government must include ministers representing the North, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

New mobile application promoting beach cleanliness to be launched

16 Mar 2024

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Steps have been taken to launch a new mobile application ’’Beach Clean-up Coordination APP’’ aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and waste management on beaches, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.

CEB calls for proposals for 50MW Wind Farm facility in Mannar

14 Mar 2024

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The Ministry of Power and Energy and the CEB have called for proposals on International Competitive Bidding (ICB) for a 50MW Wind Farm facility in Mannar, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

NPP will seek mandate to amend and continue IMF agreement: Vijitha

14 Mar 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) will seek a mandate to continue the IMF agreement after making amendments on conditions detrimental to the people, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Parliament to debate no-faith motion on Speaker next week

14 Mar 2024

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The Business Committee of Parliament has decided to debate the no-confidence motion on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane on March 19 and 20.

Canadian High Commissioner meets Anura Dissanayake

13 Mar 2024

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Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh met National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP Headquaters today where they discussed the economic and politcal situation in Sri Lanka.

NPP warns foreign countries against purchasing state property

13 Mar 2024

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While urging the government to stop selling state property with a national election within sight, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday warned any interested parties to reconsider before purchasing state property as a future NPP government would have to take decisions against such deals.

Chief Secretaries appointed to Northern and Wayamba Provinces

12 Mar 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Chief Secretaries to the Northern Province and Wayamba Province, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

We don’t need intermediaries to meet IMF team: Hadunnetti

12 Mar 2024

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Claiming that they were not ready to meet IMF delegation through any intermediaries, former JVP MP Sunil Hadunnetti said today the National People’s Power (NPP) was scheduled to meet the high level IMF delegation this Thursday (14) following a request made by the IMF team.

Ranil prefers Presidential election first; Rajapaksas want general election: AKD

10 Mar 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is opting to hold the Presidential election first while the Rajapaksas want the General Elections held first, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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Army troops rescue university student who fell off Alagalla Mountain

10 Mar 2024

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The Army troops have rescued a university student who had fallen down the treacherous slopes of the Alagalla Mountain in Kegalle.

22 Indian fishermen nabbed with 3 trawlers in Sri Lankan waters

10 Mar 2024

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The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 22 Indian fishermen along with three Indian trawlers while poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse in Kareinagar.

Heat advisory raised to caution level in 18 districts

09 Mar 2024

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The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution Level’ in 18 districts including Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts tomorrow, the Meteorology Department announced today.

Homicide of six Sri Lankans in Ottawa:

Funeral rites according to wishes of victims’ families: Foreign Ministry

09 Mar 2024

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is in communication with the family members in Sri Lanka of the six Sri Lankans who were murdered in Ottawa, Canada and is facilitating their requests with the relevant Canadian authorities through the Sri Lankan High Commission while respecting their privacy.

Religious centres engaging in conversions to be raided: Minister

09 Mar 2024

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Steps will be taken to raid unregistered religious centres that are engaged in religious conversions in a move to stop such activities, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka said.

Over Rs. 2.5 bn annual rent paid for vehicles rented by public institutions

08 Mar 2024

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It was revealed in parliament that more than Rs. 2.5 billion is paid annually as rental for vehicles acquired by government agencies.