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Opposition starts to sign NCM against Keheliya

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2 years ago

July 20, 2023

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The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today (20) commenced obtaining signatures for the No Confidence Motion to be presented against the Minister of Health – Keheliya Rambukwella.

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (July 18), MP Sajith Premadasa warned that the Opposition will present a NCM against the Health Minister.

At the time, MP Sajith Premadasa alleged there was a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies in Sri Lanka, while also claiming that several deaths have been reported in the recent past due to the administration of substandard medication at various hospitals in the country.

Opposition MPs Ranjith Maddumabandara, Lakshman Kiriella, Rajitha Senaratne and Kumara Welgama have already signed the NCM.

Speaking in Parliament today, Opposition Leader – Sajith Premadasa urged MPs to sign the NCM if they had enough ‘spine’ to do so. Emphasising the importance of the Health sector, he pointed out that the deterioration of the health sector could lead to a collapse of civilian life

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Liquor stores closed on election day

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3 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Liquor stores islandwide will be closed on Tuesday, May 06 in view of the Local Government elections.

Excise Chief U.L. Udaya Kumara announced that retail liquor outlets will remain closed during the period between Monday, May 05 closing time to opening time on Wednesday, May 07.

However, this ruling is exempted for in-house guests of all Tourist Board approved hotels and boutique villas.

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Police to look into threats faced by 2 journos

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4 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Police are investigating alleged underworld threats faced by two well known journalists, reports say.

Complaints have been made that senior journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama, who hosts Hiru Channel programs and runs the YouTube channel ‘Talk with Chamuditha’ is facing threats from the notorious “Dehi Bale’s” group while M. Chamika, who of the “Neth FM Balumgala” programme is facing threats from underworld kingpin – Kanjipani Imran.

Following complaints made to the Ministries of Defence and Public Security, an investigation has been initiated on the instructions of the Acting IGP – SDIG Priyantha Weerasuriya.

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Campaigning for LG polls ends tonight

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4 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Campaigning for the local government elections will conclude at midnight tonight (May 03), as per Election Commission’s directives that all campaigning must end 48 hours before the polls.

The elections are scheduled to be held on May 06.