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Debate resolution on DDO, only tomorrow (Update)

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3 months 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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Landslide warnings extended

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4 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

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“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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6 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)