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Gunasinghe Suriyapperuma passes away

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2 years ago

May 30, 2023

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Gunasinghe Suriyapperuma, the former Chairman of Sri Lanka Public Estate Workers Union, passed away at the age of 77 today (30).

He was also a former organizer of Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s Nuwara Eliya Constituency and is an alumnus of Mahinda Maha Vidyalaya, Kandapola.

Mr. Suriyapperuma, who has also served as a member of the Central Provincial Council and a Councillor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, entered into politics with the late Vijaya Kumaranatunga from the Sri Lanka People’s Party.

He is the elder brother of Sena Suriyapperuma who is a well-known social activist who has held executive positions in several banks and government institutions.

According to Mr. Suriyapperuma’s last wish, the family members have decided to conclude final rites within 24 hours. Accordingly, the remains will be cremated today (30) at 4 pm at the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Cemetery.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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7 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

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US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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7 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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1 day ago

December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.