The No-Confidence Motion against the Government, and the Impeachment Motion against the President were handed over to Speaker Mahida Yapa Abeywardena on Tuesday (3) by the Samagi Jana Balavegaya.
SJB hands over two no-confidence motions to Speaker
The No-Confidence Motion against the Government, and the Impeachment Motion against the President were handed over to Speaker Mahida Yapa Abeywardena on Tuesday (3) by the Samagi Jana Balavegaya.
Anura Kumara reveals extensive details of corruption
Leader of the JVP Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake today revealed extensive details of incidents of corruption in the country.
Speaking during a media briefing at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, MP Dissanayake said corrupt incidents reported internationally link Sri Lanka as well.
Corrupt dealings in Hambantota hospital construction
An investigation into a money laundering case involving an Australian medical company has revealed details of alleged corrupt dealings during the construction of the Hambantota General Hospital in Sri Lanka.
Australia’s ABC Media Network has given a long description of the investigation into allegations of corruption in a personal protective equipment contract with Australia’s Canberra-based Aspen Medical Company.
Veteran actor Wilson Karu passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan actor and stunt director Wilson Karunarathne has passed away.
Popularly known as Wilson Karu, he was 79 years old at the time of his demise.
Considered one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema, Karunaratne has acted in more than 240 films across many genres primarily as the main antagonist.
Foreign assistance vital to develop country – Cardinal
His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said Sri Lanka needed foreign assistance to make the lives of the people of this island prosperous.
Holy Mass was offered at St. Antony’s Church in Padua on Sunday (1) when Catholics celebrated the feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of the working class. Cardinal Ranjith said however that the Holy Mass was being offered with the 2019 Easter Sunday victims at St. Antony’s Basilica, Padua with a symbolic meaning. One of the churches that were bombed during the attack was St. Antony’s Shrine Kochchikade, he said.
Malwathu Mahanayake Thero decides not to meet any politicians
The Mahanayaka Thera of the Malwatta Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero has announced his decision not to allow any politicians to meet him.
Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero has taken the decision as no responsible person has still responded to the proposals put forward by the Chief Prelates of all three Buddhist Chapters in Sri Lanka to resolve the current issues in the country.
New Zealand reopens to tourists
New Zealand has reopened its borders to more international visitors after a pandemic lockout of more than two years.
Travelers touched down at Auckland Airport on Monday, many to emotional reunions with family and friends.
People from more than 60 countries are now able to enter the country if they’re vaccinated and Covid-negative.
SLPP still has majority – Dinesh
Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said even though a few pieces went missing, the SLPP is still winning the game as the all-important pieces, the king, queen, rook and bishop are still on their side.
He was addressing the SLPP May Day rally held in Nugegoda yesterday.