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World Bank lauds SL’s Development Policy Operational Program progress

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World Bank representatives have lauded Sri Lanka’s Development Policy Operational Program for the remarkable progress it has achieved in advancing its development objectives.

They had expressed thus during a discussion at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (06) chaired by Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff. The discussion was the final round of a series of discussions held with the World Bank representatives on Sri Lanka’s Development Policy Operational Program.

During the meeting, the attendees discussed the next steps to complete Sri Lanka’s development policy operational pre-actions, such as the establishment of the Parliamentary budget office, restructuring of state-owned enterprises, welfare benefit payment systems, social registry, and their respective timelines. 

Mr. Sagala Ratnayake commended the World Bank for their contribution to Sri Lanka’s development policy operations and expressed his hope for everyone’s support in making the program a success.

The event was attended by World Bank representatives, including Mrs. Chiyo Kanda, the Country Manager, and the President’s Senior Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, as well as several other officials.

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Sannasgala bailed (Update)

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Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been released on bail by the Welisara Magistrate’s Court a short while ago.

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(Previous News : 2024/04/25 at 2:30 pm)

Popular tutor and social media personality – Mr. Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been arrested.

According to reports, he has been arrested over failing to return a borrowed sum of Rs. 01 million to an individual within a month’s time as promised.

He is to be produced before the Welisara Magistrate Court later today.

Further investigations are underway.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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Maithripala sends LoD to Mahinda Amaraweera

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a Letter of Demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation.

The LoD is with regard to statements made to the media by Minister Amaraweera on April 22 and 24 which allegedly contains inaccurate and malicious comments regarding the former President.

It further states that legal action will be initiated against Minister Amaraweera if Mr. Sirisena is not compensated within 14 days.

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Parliament approves 3-month paid leave for Sampanthan

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Parliament today (April 25) approved a request to provide a 03 month-long paid leave for former Opposition leader and Trincomalee District MP – R. Sampanthan.

The Opposition Chief Whip Lakshman Kiriella has made the request which was seconded by Tamil National Alliance MP – Charles Nirmalanathan.

MP Sampanthan, who is 91 years of age, is currently in poor health.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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