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Govt. following Ranil’s path – Sajith

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7 months ago

November 27, 2024

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has slammed the government, alleging it of disregarding the people’s mandate and following the path laid out by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking to the media in Colombo, Premadasa said that despite promises of a new IMF-backed plan to benefit the public, the government has become subservient to the IMF’s directives, leading to a downfall of the country and its people.

Pointing out the discrepancies between the NPP government’s present conduct and their election campaigns, Premadasa said that promises of reducing electricity prices and fuel prices remain unfulfilled.

He also emphasised that the SJB supports working within the IMF framework, while delivering the relief measures promised to the government during election campaigns.

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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3 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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3 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.