President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Chamindra Dayan Lenawa, who filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court to halt the Presidential election, had not consulted the President or his legal representatives before filing this application, the President’s Media Division said. The media release issued by the Presidential Media Division is published in full below. Media Release It has …
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Issued at 12.00 noon on 03 July 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of those entering the teaching profession dedicating themselves to the future generation, noting that education in a country cannot thrive without discipline. He declared that no one would be permitted to disrupt school education between 7:30 am and 1:30 pm and he has directed the Attorney General to consider further measures to ensure this. …
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At least 121 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India, officials have said. The incident took place at a satsang (a Hindu religious event) in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims, including a large number of women and some children, are still being identified. Survivors have described how the disaster unfolded …
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The feast of the Shrine of Madhu in Mannar, celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Madhu, was held under the patronage of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo on 02nd July 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the proceedings of the event, for the convenience of devotees. Following the supervision of Rear …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the government has initiated programs such as Aswesuma and Urumaya, and is creating new job opportunities for the youth by establishing new factories in the country to combat malnutrition, poverty, and unemployment. Addressing Parliament today (02), the President responded to the Opposition Leader’s question by emphasizing that malnutrition, poverty, and unemployment are detrimental. He questioned, …
Continue ReadingPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted today in Parliament that false propaganda regarding debt restructuring and related matters are being spread by various individuals both inside and outside the parliament. He emphasized that while the government pursues policies beneficial for the country, critics continue to fabricate different narratives solely for political gain. The President underscored that Sri Lanka has achieved a significant …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the late leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), MP R. Sampanthan, consistently advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity and held his distinct perspective on power-sharing. President Wickremesinghe noted that as show of appreciation for Mr. Sampanthan’s significant contributions in this regard; completing the tasks he started would be the best tribute to his legacy. …
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The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses of the Public Financial Management Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be passed only by a special majority and through a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.
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