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Debate resolution on DDO, only tomorrow (Update)

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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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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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