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President bans overseas travel for ministers & MPs

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2 years ago

August 29, 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given a special notice to the ministers and parliament members of the government to avoid travelling abroad during the next parliamentary week commencing on the 5th.

The order was given during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (28).

The President has issued the order as the motion of no confidence brought by the Opposition against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella is to be debated and voted on next week.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) requested in Parliament that two or three days be allocated to debate the motion of no confidence against Minister Rambukwella, and the government agreed to the request.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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35 minutes ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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2 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).