Resolution to remove Janaka to be included in Parliament’s agenda!

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2 years ago

April 5, 2023

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The resolution to remove Public Utilities Commission Chairman Janaka Ratnayake will be included in the parliamentary agenda in the last week of April, government sources said.

Earlier, the Finance Ministry sent a two-page charge sheet to Mr. Ratnayake.

Mr. Ratnayake told the media that he had given a 25-page answer in response.

It is the responsibility of the Finance Ministry to take a decision regarding the allegations levelled against him and the answers he has made.

However, the resolution to be submitted in the House against him must be passed by a vote of at least 113 members.

Meanwhile, Mr. Rathnayake yesterday (4) said that the cost of electricity production has decreased due to several factors including the depreciation of the dollar and the drop in fuel prices.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.