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“Expecting to further enhance India – SL relations in 4 main areas”

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1 month ago

August 23, 2023

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The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Mr. Gopal Bagle said today (23) in Parliament that India – Sri Lanka relations are expected to be further enhanced in four main areas of Food security, Energy security, Currency Support and long-term investment.

The High Commissioner said this while addressing a meeting of the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association held in Parliament today (23) under the patronage of Speaker – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The Speaker pointed out the importance of strengthening the relations between the two countries through the implementation of exchange programs through the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association and expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by India.

Here, External Affairs Minister of India – Dr. S. Jaishankar informed the Members of Parliament through a video message that India will continue to support the development activities of Sri Lanka.

Members of the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association including its Secretary Member of Parliament – Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Ministers, Members of Parliament and the Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera were also present on this occasion.

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Landslide warnings extended

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7 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

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“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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9 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)