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New MPs nominated to COPF & Committee on Parliamentary Business

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Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, yesterday (Feb. 10) announced the list of MPs who were nominated to serve in the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and the Committee on Parliamentary Business in the fourth session of the Ninth Parliament.

The nominations were made by the Committee of Selection.

The Speaker announced that the following Members have been nominated to serve in the COPF, in terms of the provisions of the Standing Order 121 of Parliament and the motion agreed to by Parliament.

The MPs are : Vidura Wickramanayaka, Nalin Fernando, Shehan Semasinghe, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, Dr. Seetha Arambepola, Dr. Suren Raghavan, Anupa Pasqual, Johnston Fernando, Wajira Abeywardana, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Duminda Dissanayake, Nimal Lanza, U.K. Sumith Udukumbura, Isuru Dodangoda, Premnath C. Dolawatte, Attorney-at-Law M.W.D. Sahan Pradeep Withana, Madhura Withanage and Prof. Ranjith Bandara.

The Speaker also announced that, in terms of the provisions of the Standing Order 115 of the Parliament and the motion agreed to by Parliament yesterday, the following Members have been nominated with the Speaker as the Chair, the Deputy Speaker, the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, the Leader of the House of Parliament, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, the Chief Government Whip and the Chief Opposition Whip, by the Committee of Selection, to serve in the Committee on Parliamentary Business :

The MPs are : Nimal Siripala de Silva, Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi, Douglas Devananda, Mahinda Amaraweera, M.U. M. Ali Sabry, PC., Kanchana Wijesekera, Naseer Ahamed, Chamal Rajapaksa, Johnston Fernando, Gamini Lokuge, Wajira Abeywardana, C. B. Rathnayake, Rohitha Abegunawardhana, Namal Rajapaksa, and Sagara Kariyawasam.

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Inflation in SL decreased by 62.1% – Siyambalapitiya

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Acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced that over the past year, inflation in Sri Lanka has significantly decreased by 62.1%, thanks to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s robust economic reform agenda.

Mr. Siyambalapitiya also highlighted that inflation, which stood at 66.7% during the first and second quarters of 2022, has now plummeted to just 4.6% for the same period in 2023. 

He made this announcement during a press conference held today (21) at the Presidential Media Center, focusing on the theme of ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country.

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SL President meets US President Joe Biden

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President Joe Biden of the United States and President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a cordial meeting yesterday (20) in New York. 

This high-profile meeting unfolded amidst a lavish dinner hosted by President Biden, gathering all the heads of state who had participated in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The encounter began with a warm welcome from President Joe Biden, who extended his hospitality to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The leaders engaged in a cordial and insightful conversation, touching upon various topics of global importance. Following their discussions, they joined their fellow heads of state for a group photograph, symbolizing the spirit of international cooperation.

Adding to the diplomatic tableau, President Wickremesinghe, Professor Maithri Wickramasinghe and Mr. and Mrs.  Biden posed for a photograph.

(President’s Media Division)

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MCC consents to cancel nominations submitted for LG polls

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The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government unanimously consented to cancel the nominations submitted for the Local Government Elections given that those who have submitted nominations have faced great difficulties due to the postponement of the elections.

The unanimous consent was given at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government held yesterday (20) in Parliament Chaired Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

A discussion was held regarding the obstacles faced by the field officials to run for elections in their electorate and the current status regarding the amendment to the relevant Act to remove such obstacles. The officials present stated that according to the instructions received by the Attorney General, if an amendment is required to revert a legislation to its former state, a 2/3 majority and a referendum is required for the said purpose.

Furthermore, a progress review regarding systematizing the transferring of Secretaries to the Provincial Councils, and the transferring of Divisional secretaries as mentioned in the service constitution was discussed at the Ministerial Consultative Committee meeting held.

Attention was also drawn to the fact that provincial council government officials are not placed with due diligence. Accordingly, the Prime Minister also emphasized that the transfers of all administrative officers including divisional secretaries should be done properly.

Given that there is no new decision on making new recruitments to the public service at the moment, and since there are vacancies in the provincial and overall public service, considering the already existing employees who have passed the Management Service officer to grade III limited competitive examination to fill the existing vacancies was also discussed at the Committee meeting held.

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