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We are not responsible for this govt’s actions: Basil

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1 year ago

December 13, 2022

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Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa said the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is not ready to take the responsibility for the decisions taken by the current government.

He pointed out that although they expressed their support to the government, it is not a government formed by the SLPP.

Mr. Rajapaksa expressed these views while joining the ‘360 programme’ aired on “TV Derana” last night (12).

“If we can be patient for a few more days without worrying, I’m confident that the economic crisis will be resolved. Now there is no ‘Aragalaya’. What is the difference? The people wanted to remove the one who was elected with 6.9 million votes. He left. What has happened now? Is there food now? Even if it has our blessings, we do take the responsibility for the government,” he said.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.