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MPs trying to get 2 governors removed!

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2 years ago

April 30, 2023

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It is reported that a group of Parliamentarians are attempting to remove the two governors who are currently enforcing the law in the Western Province and the North Western Province.

Air Force Marshal Roshan Gunathilaka who is the current Western Province governor as well as Admiral Wasantha Karnagoda, who is the current Governor of the North Western Province, are facing this predicament.

The MPs critical of the two governors have reportedly been very critical at a recent meeting of government MPs led by the President, claiming the two former military officers are running a military-like regime in their respective provinces.

However, ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns that the reason behind these accusations are due to the governors taking strict measures with regard to corrupt irregularities such as illegal building approvals brought by the MPs and businessmen’s demands.

It is said that the majority of MPs who had been critical of the governors are state ministers and MPs who have themselves been accused of various irregularities. In contrast, the two governors are said to be very popular among the public.

MPs and state ministers such as Sanath Nishantha, Gamini Lokage, D. Weerasinghe, D.B. Herath, Jayantha Katagoda and several others led by Madura Withanage have raised their criticisms of the two governors in question.

“The Western Province governor does not heed to any politician in the province. Commissioners of local councils and municipal councils like Kotikawatta and Kotte have been transferred. Now Kataragama Divisional Secretary has been brought in. That gentleman may be a good person, but he doesn’t know how to do this job. We have asked to change this. But he is not ready to do so and now there are issues with us. How can one do politics with people like this?,” Madura has said.

Meanwhile, State Minister – Sanath Nishantha has also added, “Not only in the Western Province, but the North West Governor is also like this. He does not pay any heed to public representatives. A letter was sent urging government officials to boycott a certain state function attended by the President. The governor of North West does not give two hoots about the government or the regional politicians. One day, I was there when Presidential Advisor – Ashu Marasinghe gave him some advice. His response was on the lines of he did not care about that advice. Ask Ashu Marasinghe whether it’s a falsehood.”

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13 reservoirs reach spill level

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52 minutes ago

January 13, 2025

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The Water Management Branch of the Irrigation Department has said that a total of 13 reservoirs have started spilling due to high rainfall in the catchment areas.The reservoirs of Mahakandarawa, Mahawilachchiya, Nuwara Wewa, Rajangana, Unnichchi, Muruthawela, Weerawila, Ellewela, Wemedilla, Mediyawa, Usgala, Ethimale and Wan Ela, have all reached spill level in this manner.

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Schoolgirl abducted in Kandy found in Ampara, suspect arrested

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60 minutes ago

January 13, 2025

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Police have located the schoolgirl abducted in Daulagala, Kandy on Saturday (11).

The schoolgirl, along with the primary suspect involved in the abduction have been found by the police while they were boarded on a luxury bus that was scheduled to depart for Kandy near the Ampara Bus Stand today (13).

However, the suspect has now been arrested and the interrogations of the girl and the suspect are underway.

The abduction took place on the morning of January 11, 2025, in the Daulagala Police Division. Preliminary investigations had revealed that the primary suspect is a close relative—the son of the girl’s father’s sister.

Police said that the suspect abducted the girl following a disagreement over their proposed marriage. Initially, both families had consented to the union, but the girl’s father later withdrew his approval, triggering the conflict, according to police.

The schoolgirl, a resident of Handessa, was abducted on the morning of January 11 while on her way to school with a friend.

The van used in the abduction was discovered abandoned in Polonnaruwa by local police the same day. Subsequently, officers from Daulagala Police apprehended the van driver, a 30-year-old resident of Kahatapitiya, Gampola, in the Gampola area on January 12.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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President AKD to leave for China today

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1 hour ago

January 13, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake is set to depart the country this evening (Jan. 13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China.

This visit, taking place from Jan. 14 -17, is undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During the visit, President Disanayake will hold discussions with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, as well as engage with other senior Chinese officials to strengthen diplomatic ties.

The agenda includes key focus areas such as technology, agriculture, and poverty alleviation. The President is also scheduled to visit strategic facilities and participate in high-level business forums aimed at enhancing economic collaboration and investment opportunities.

A series of bilateral agreements to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between Sri Lanka and China will be signed during the visit.

This marks President Disanayake’s second international state visit since assuming office and is considered a pivotal step in fortifying the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and China. It is anticipated that the visit will significantly advance bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

(President’s Media Division)