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President hints of elections next year

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2 years ago

February 19, 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday declared the country would be able to decide on their future next year, with the use of the ballot, after the recovery of the economy.

The President addressing a Rotary District Conference said his priority was the country’s economic recovery.

He pledged to restore the country’s economy, improve the people’s quality of life, and establish a functioning democratic society before the end of this year.

Meanwhile, The Election Commission will be compelled to reconsider a new date for scheduled local council elections by next week if a solution is not found to the issue of funding, EC Chairman Nimal Punchihewa has told the Sunday Times newspaper.

His comments come against the backdrop of the Cabinet this week approving a proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as Finance Minister, not to use any surplus Treasury funds other than for five areas which have been prioritized.

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Keheliya further remanded

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8 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has been further remanded until June 03.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered to remand Rambukwella following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in over three complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Rambukwella’s son – Ramith Rambukwella, as a suspect in the case.

The magistrate issued the order after considering the submissions made by both the CIABOC and the defense counsel.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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9 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (May 19).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Gazette issued for salt imports

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9 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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A gazette notification has been issued for the import of salt.

Controller General of Imports – Upulmali Premathilaka states that a gazette notification has been issued allowing the import of salt until June 10th.

Accordingly, a license is not required to import salt.

She noted that any importer who has recommendations from the Ministry of Health can import salt and that it is possible to import non-iodized and table salt under this.

Meanwhile, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that 250 MT of salt for consumption will be imported into the country today (May 20).

The Minister also stated that the salt stocks imported from India will arrive in the country soon.