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Tensions in Parliament over comment levelled at female MP

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2 years 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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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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7 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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