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SLPP says won’t support for ‘vindictive’ 22A

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3 years ago

October 19, 2022

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is against the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, SLPP General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam said.

Speaking at a news briefing held at SLPP Office yesterday (18), he said making constitutional amendments targeting Mr. Basil Rajapaksa will prevent obtaining services of intellectuals who hold dual-citizenship.

MP Kariyawasam said the SLPP will support the adoption of a Constitution that is essential for the betterment of the country to solve the issues within 6 months, instead of focusing on individuals.

He said that they have informed President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the party will oppose if a Constitution is brought targeting one person, religious group or based on other narrow gains.

MP Kariyawasam said the SLPP discussed the proposed Constitutional amendment with President Wickremesinghe recently and informed him about their decision.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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15 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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15 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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15 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.