Harin, Manusha reappointed to UNP Working Committee

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2 years ago

August 2, 2023

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The Working Committee of the United National Party has lifted the suspension imposed on Minister of Tourism – Harin Fernando and Minister of Labour – Manusha Nanayakkara.

The duo has also been reinstated as members of the UNP Working Committee.

The decision was taken during the meeting of the UNP Working Committee held under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the party headquarters Sirikotha.

Ministers Fernando and Nanayakkara were suspended from the party following their defection ahead of the 2020 General Election.

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Special allowance for policemen on duty at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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3 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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A special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) in Kandy, the police said.

The measure has been taken over the instructions of the Acting IGP, in consideration of the fact that these police personnel will be on continuous day and night duty for over 10 days, away from their regular stations and incurring additional personal expenses.

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Ravi K’s Bill to repeal Online Safety Act, gazetted

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April 18, 2025

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The Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, and other regulations concerning the Act, has been gazetted.

The Online Safety Bill was passed by a majority vote in Parliament on Jan. 24, 2024.

The Bill that has been gazetted was submitted by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.

On Feb. 28, 2025, MP Karunanayake submitted a private member’s Bill to the Parliament Secretary-General, aiming to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act.