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Prasanna hits out at Sajith!

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1 year ago

December 4, 2022

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Minister of Urban Development and Housing, Prasanna Ranatunga has tabled two audit reports in the parliament yesterday (Dec. 03), over alleged fraud and corruption incidents that took place in the Ministry of Housing during the tenure of Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, as Minister.

One report was related to the errors and irregularities committed in the issuance of housing loans and donations by the Weerakatiya Zonal Office of Hambantota District and disposal of vacant lands within the period of 2017 – 2019.

Also, an inspection report was tabled on posters, invitations and commemorative zones printed for the housing villages between 2016 and 2019, while making the vote of thanks on the expenditure heading of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing.

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Arjuna joins SJB rally

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3 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain and UNP Minister, – Arjuna Ranatunga had been spotted at the May Day rally organized by Palani Digambaram in Thalawakele.

The event was led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

Following his appointment as President, Ranil Wickremesingh appointed Ranatunga as the Chairman of the National Sports Council.

However, he was later removed after Harin Fernando took up the role of Sports Minister.

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Maithri reveals SLFP’s presidential candidate

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3 hours ago

May 1, 2024

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has said that Minister Wijayadasa Rajapakshe will be the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) at the upcoming election.

He said this while joining the commemoration ceremony of the late T.B. Ilangaratne.

Noting that Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has the majority support in the party, Mr. Sirisena further said, “I have previously served as President and pledged not to contest for the presidency again. Mr. Wijayadasa will run for the upcoming presidential election, and we will support him completely… We got a minister from the ruling party… He is aligned with us now. He doesn’t desire the ministerial position any longer.”