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Namal Rajapaksa named SLPP presidential candidate

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August 7, 2024

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MP Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

The announcement was made by SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam after religious ceremonies were held at the SLPP headquarters in Battaramulla.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa were among those present. Among other MPs present were Jhonston Fernando, Gamini Lokuge and Sanjeewa Edirimanna.

Mr Kariyawasam said that they had taken into consideration several aspects in naming the Presidential candidate. He said among them was that the candidate should respect local culture and that it should be a new leader.

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Veteran singer Senaka Batagoda passes away at 65

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September 11, 2024

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Renowned singer and lyricist Senaka Batagoda has passed away at the age of 65.

He reportedly passed away while receiving treatment at Ragama Hospital.

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ITAK re-evaluating decision to support Sajith

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September 11, 2024

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The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi initially decided to support Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election.

However, the party’s leader, Mavai Senadhiraja, announced that a discussion was held today in Vavuniya to reconsider this decision.

Senadhiraja stated that the party’s final decision will be officially presented on the 14th and 15th of this month.

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(This story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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5 more state ministers sacked

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September 10, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has removed five more state ministers with immediate effect, the President’s Media Division states.

The sacked state ministers are : Geetha Kumarasinghe, Shasheendra Rajapaksa, Amith Thenuka Vidanagamage, Prasanna Ranaweera and D.V. Chanaka.

The removals were made under Article 47 (3) (a) of the Constitution, the PMD adds.

On Sep. 05, four state ministers were sacked in a similar manner.

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