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Tensions in Parliament over comment levelled at female MP

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11 months ago

November 8, 2023

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A tense situation arose in parliament today (Nov. 08) after State Minister Ashoka Priyantha made an unsavoury comment on Opposition MP Rohini Kumari Wijeratne.

A response given by State Minister Ashoka Priyantha to a question posed by MP Rohini Kumari Kaviratne with regard to providing relief via the budget had led to a vocal protest from the opposition.

Opposition MPs urged the chair of the house to ensure that derogatory comments are not being made at female MPs, adding that the conduct of government MPs is despicable.

The opposition MPs said that un-parliamentary language was used by the State Minister in his response to the female MP, and urged to take action against the MP.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said if such un-parliamentary words were used those words can be expunged.

Speaking, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse has said that measures will be taken if it is proven that there was any wrongdoing against MP Kaviratne and a decision on the matter will be given after records are directed to the Speaker after his return.

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Defence Ministry recalls civilian firearms

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10 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The government has announced the temporary recall of all firearms issued to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.

In an official statement, the Ministry directed all license holders to return their firearms and ammunition to the Commercial Explosives’ Storage Facility in Welisara by November 07.

The Defence Ministry further stated that the firearms will be returned after a review and assessment of the necessity to retain them.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Bandula not to contest Gen. election

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Former Minister of Transport and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardene says he has decided not to contest at the upcoming General elections.Speaking to media, he told that he had been in politics for more than 20 years representing the Homagama electorate and that he functioned as a Deputy Minister and as a Cabinet Minister and rendered the maximum possible service to the people in his capacity.He also revealed plans to produce another movie while continuing his further education in the upcoming years.

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Port access elevated highway to be completed by December

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13 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that the construction of the Port Access Elevated Highway is scheduled to be completed by December.

The Ministry stated that approximately 90% of the construction work has already been completed.

This project, which began in September 2019 with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank, has an estimated total cost of USD 300 million.

The 5.3-kilometer-long, four-lane elevated highway will connect the Ingurukade Junction to the New Kelani Bridge and extend over the columns to Galle Face and the Port City.

Upon its opening, this highway is expected to significantly alleviate the heavy traffic congestion currently experienced in Colombo.

(News 1st)

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