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RW’s election manifesto to be unveiled on Thursday too (Update)

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9 months ago

August 27, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced his presidential election manifesto will be unveiled on Thursday (Aug. 29).

He made this announcement while addressing the “Puluwan Sri Lanka” rally held near the Mawanella bus station earlier today (Aug. 28).

The manifesto which is titled ‘Puluwan Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka can) is based on economic stabilisation.

President Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of continuing the country’s progress, likening it to crossing a vine bridge and warned that cutting the bridge would result in the country falling into the raging river, highlighting the risks of abandoning the current path.

The President also criticized the manifesto of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), noting that reducing tax revenues would lead to a decrease of over Rs. 200 billion in state revenue.

Meanwhile, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya too will unveil the presidential election manifesto of their candidate – Sajith Premadasa on Thursday.

(The origanal article was posted on 2024/08/27 at 7:59 pm

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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11 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.

(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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11 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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11 hours ago

May 21, 2025

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.