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Batalanda report tabled in Parliament (Update)

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3 months ago

March 14, 2025

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The Government tabled the Batalanda Commission report in Parliament today (March 14).

The report was tabled by the Leader of the Home Minister Bimal Ratnayake.

Speaking in Parliament, MP Ratnayake said that many crimes were were committed by the UNP government which took power in 1977 and the maintenance of the Batalanda torture house was one of them.

Noting that a two-day debate will be held shortly, MP Ratnayake added that the report will be forwarded to the Attorney General for action.

The Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme was appointed by then President Chandrika Kumaratunga in 1995,

It was presented in 1998.It was published in 2000 as a sessional paper.

(Previous news 2025 March 14 – 11.06.a.m.)

‘Batalanda’ Commission report to be presented to Parliament today

Steps have been taken to present the ‘Batalanda’ Commission report to the Parliament today (March 14), the Department of Government Information announced.

Speaking during this week’s cabinet briefing on March 11, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Cabinet of Ministers had decided to present the ‘Batalanda’ Commission report to Parliament this week and that further action will be taken afterwards.

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Equipment given to non cricket playing schools in WP

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7 hours ago

June 6, 2025

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports today distributed cricket equipment to 30 selected schools in the Western Province that currently do not offer cricket.

The programme is done with the goal of ensuring that every child interested in cricket has the opportunity to pursue the sport, despite their economic status. It is also expected to be expanded to all districts in the future.

The distribution was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Sports Sugath Thilakaratne at the Ministry premises.

Officials from the Ministry, principals, teachers, and students from the selected schools participated in the event.

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New Chief Secretary appointed to WP

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7 hours ago

June 6, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Mr K.G.P. Pushpakumara as the Chief Secretary of the Western Province.

The official letter of appointment was handed over to Mr Pushpakumara today (June 06) at the Presidential Secretariat by Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

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Bill to scrap MPs’ pensions, to be tabled in Parliament in July

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12 hours ago

June 6, 2025

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The government has decided to present a bill to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament at the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that the bill has been finalized by the Legal Draftsman and is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament next month.

In addition, the Minister announced that the issuance of vehicle licenses to MPs has also been suspended, as part of broader efforts to reduce public expenditure and restore trust in political accountability.

(dailynews.lk)

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