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Use two month’s salary of MPs to fund LG election: Radhakrishnan

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Up-Country People’s Front Leader and Nuwara Eliya SJB MP V. Radhakrishnan said it appears that steps are being taken to prevent the local government election from being held by delaying the allocation of funds to the Election Commission.

MP Radhakrishnan expressed these views at a press conference held following a rally held in Talawakele last evening (05) to introduce the Up-Country People’s Front candidates contesting from Nuwara Eliya to the members of the party.

He said the people are demanding a local government election, and if there is no provision to hold the elections, the salaries and allowances of the 225 MPs should be suspended for two months and the election should be held utilizing this amount.

Despite the economic crisis, a colossal amount has been spent on the Independence Day celebration and the MP said the celebration should have been held at a reduced cost.

He also said that the prices of essential food items, electricity bills and gas prices have increased.

“Therefore, the people in the plantation sector did not display a national flag in front of the house for the 75th Independence Day. No blessings were offered in Hindu temples either,” he said.

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Visiting Indian delegation holds talks with Power minister

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A discussion had been on Energy sector cooperation & Investments today (24) with the visiting delegation from India led by Secretary of India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas – Mr. Pankaj Jain, at the Ministry of Power and Energy in Colombo.

Taking to Twitter, Sri Lankan minister of Power and Energy said that several topics such as the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, oil & gas exploration, renewable energy, LNG infrastructure development & supply and solar cooking burners were discussed.

The Indian delegation included the Officer on Special Duty, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas – Ms. Esha Srivastav, IOC Chairman –  Mr. S. M. Vaidya, Chairperson of Engineers India Limited – Ms. Vartika Shukla, MD of Petronet LNG Limited – Mr. A.K. Singh, MD of the ONGC Videsh Limited – Mr. Rajarshi Gupta, Director Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited – Mr. Amit Garg.

They were accompanied by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Gopal Baglay, the Deputy High Commissioner – Mr. Vinod. K. Jacob as well as officials of the Indian High Commision.

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Dhananjaya denies claims on refusal to bat at No. 7

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Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has refuted claims that he refused to bat at No. 07 position in tomorrow’s ODI match against New Zealand.

Tweeting, he said: “The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 07 during tomorrow’s game is false, and I wish to state that I am a player who always stands with the team”.

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Ensure safety of Saliya Peiris – BASL

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In a letter to the Inspector General of Police, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested the police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the BASL President – Saliya Pieris.

The letter to the IGP relates to the protest that took place opposite the chamber of Saliya Pieris PC.

view the said protest seriously hinders his right to represent a client, a professional right which has been safeguarded by law,” the BASL said.

“Therefore, we strongly demand that you take action to ensure that Mr. Peiris’s professional duties as an Attorney-at-law, are not hindered and to ensure his safety,” the BASL added.

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