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Bandula loses cool over Channel Eye issue (Video)

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In response to a question posed by National People’s Power Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake under Standing Order 27/2 over the leasing out of Channel Eye, Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana appeared to be at a loss of words in Parliament yesterday (22).

Instead of answering the question, Dr. Gunawardana was talking about other issues and finally ended up talking about the events of 88/89 in an impulsive manner.

Initially, the minister said that the channel has not been leased out and that it was given on the basis of rent. He threw the ministry secretary under the bus by stating that the Cabinet paper had been prepared without a proper understanding of rent and lease.

However, MP Dissanayake highlighted the fact that the ministry secretary was not responsible for the Cabinet paper, and it was ultimately signed by Minister Gunawardana.

The MP further said that it is clearly stated in the Cabinet paper that there is no transparency in the leasing out of the channel.

Minister Gunawardana resorted to various tactics and avoided giving a clear answer to the questions asked by the MP.

Bandula’s Cabinet Paper is shown below..

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Islandwide operation against child begging

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Child beggars

A special operation has been launched by the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA).

The operation was conducted across multiple police divisions including Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central, Nugegoda, Gampaha, Panadura, Kelaniya, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Tangalle, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Kurunegala, Chilaw, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara.

According to the police media division, the operation has rescued 21 minors found begging or selling goods in unsafe conditions.

They have been placed under protective care, the statement adds.

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Notice for landowners over uncultivated land

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The Department of Agrarian Development has issued a notice to landowners with uncultivated land, requesting them to submit reasons for non-cultivation within the next 02 weeks.

Commissioner General – Rohana Rajapaksha highlighted that over 120,000 acres of land, which should have been cultivated, have been abandoned.

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All President’s Fund services go online from today

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All services provided by the President’s Fund to the public will be available through an online system, from today (June 21).

The acceptance of applications for medical assistance under the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariats island wide commenced on February 07.

Following the successful implementation of that initiative, preparations have now been completed to expand the digital system to include all other services offered by the Fund.

Accordingly, the public will be able to apply online via any Divisional Secretariat across the country for a wide range of services provided under the President’s Fund. These include assistance for poverty alleviation, provision of educational scholarships, recognition of students demonstrating academic excellence, support for individuals with special needs, relief assistance for children affected by wild elephant conflict, recognition of individuals for their national service or contributions to the country, Emergency and disaster relief.

As a result, citizens across Sri Lanka, especially those outside Colombo can conveniently access the services of the President’s Fund without having to travel long distances.

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