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MP Archchuna criticizes lack of speaking opportunity in Parliament

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5 months ago

January 24, 2025

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MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna announced in Parliament yesterday that he would no longer support the Government due to being denied the chance to express his views for 64 days.

Raising a question of privilege, he stated that his inability to speak violates his rights as an MP and emphasized the importance of representing his constituents.

Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, responded that it is the responsibility of the Opposition Leader and other opposition members to ensure Dr. Archchuna gets time to speak.

(Excerpts : dailynews.lk)

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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1 hour ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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3 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).