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Ajith Perera explains his absence in Parliament

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3 weeks ago

June 18, 2025

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MP Ajith P. Perera has said he was unable to attend Parliament on time today (June 18) to initiate the adjournment debate on the Israel-Iran conflict, after his vehicle was involved in an accident while on the way to Parliament.

In a Facebook Live, Perera confirmed he was unharmed and that no others were injured in the incident. He said he had to attend to matters following the accident, which delayed his arrival in Parliament by 04 minutes.

In Perera’s absence, MP Nizam Kariyappar attempted to proceed on behalf him. However, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake and Minister Vijitha Herath objected, citing procedural rules that a motion cannot be moved by a member on behalf of another.

This led to a brief tense situation and led to Deputy Speaker Rizvi Sally adjourning the House until 9.30am tomorrow (June 19).

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Internet access to all secondary schools by 2026 end – PM

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1 hour ago

July 10, 2025

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The government hopes to provide internet access to all secondary schools in Sri Lanka by the end of 2026.

Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said this in Parliament yesterday (July 09).

She said that as a start up towards fulfilling this goal, the Government has introduced Rs.5,000 unlimited data packages to schools in the country.

The Prime Minister also revealed that a National Education Management System is being developed at present with the support received from the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.

The Education Minister said that plans are afoot to provide smart boards and other relevant computer equipment and accessories to around 1,000 schools in the country initially and stated that Cabinet approval has been already received in this regard.

She further informed the House that the Government has made a decision to distribute 1,900 smart boards to 1,500 schools in the country that badly require them.

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Body of man found in Homagama

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1 hour ago

July 10, 2025

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The body of a man has been found on the unopened Homagama alternative road this morning (July 10), police said.

The victim, believed to be about 35 years old, had a head wound consistent with being struck by a weapon, a swollen neck, and a visible blood stain near his neck, according to police.

The alternative route, which remains unopened, is reportedly very dark at night. Investigators suspect the man was killed elsewhere and transported by vehicle before being dumped at the scene.

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) officers from the Nugegoda Police Division have begun preliminary investigations, while the Homagama Police are conducting further inquiries.