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Debate resolution on DDO, only tomorrow (Update)

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2 years ago

June 30, 2023

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Secretary General of the Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, said that it was decided in the Committee on Parliamentary Business held today (30) afternoon under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, to debate the Resolution for the implementation of the Domestic Debt Optimization to restore sovereign debt sustainability only tomorrow (01).

Accordingly, tomorrow (01) from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm, the resolution will be debated and if a division is requested, it will be held at 7.30 pm.

The Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawadena was also present in this meeting.

No parliamentary sittings next Tuesday

Meanwhile, the Secretary General said that it was decided not to hold parliamentary sittings on the 4th Tuesday of next week.

Accordingly, the Parliament is scheduled to meet only on 5,6 and 7 of next week.

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(Previous Update : June 30, 2023 04.09pm)

Parliament to debate & vote on DDR programme tomorrow

Party leaders’ have decided to take up the government’s Domestic Debt Restructuring programme for debate in Parliament tomorrow (01).

Parliament will be in session from 9.30am to 7.30pm and a vote will be taken at 7.30pm.

Party leaders have also decided not to hold a parliament session on Sunday (02).

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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