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People’s Action For Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) told the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Law Reforms, that it is appropriate for Sri Lanka to have a mixed electoral system that includes First-Past-the-Post (FPTP)…
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Proposals were received from ten recognized Political Parties on reforming the Election Structure and Electoral Law, Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said. Minister Gunawardena stated that 10 proposals have been…
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Two Army personnel help an elderly person to get to her vehicle after getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the jab drive held at the Vihara Maha Devi Park Open Air Theatre yesterday. (Picture by Sudath Malaweera)
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A crisis has arisen regarding foreign exchange reserves in the country now, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Politburo Member, Sunil Handunneththi said yesterday. He said as a result, there will be a strong impact on import of…
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United National Party (UNP) senior members are of the view that the No-Confidence Motion against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila should be changed into a motion against the SLPP government. Party seniors had discussed the matter with…
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Pakistan’s High Commissioner Maj.Gen (Rtd) Muhammad Saad Khattak said his country would be steadfast in its friendly relations with Sri Lanka in its ups and downs in all facets of life. The envoy was addressing a press conference…
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No government has taken action on human rights violations though accountability should be given priority over human rights violations, Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) Executive Director Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu said on…
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Isolation status imposed in following areas were lifted with effect from 6am today. ■. Jaffna District ▪︎.Manipay police area - Savatkaddu GN Division ▪︎.Jaffna police area - Reclamation West GN Division and…
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164 persons were arrested yesterday for not wearing face masks and failing to maintain social distancing, said the Police Media Spokesperson Ajith Rohana. The DIG stated that so far 49,837 suspects have been arrested for not…
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State Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama said that a limited number of inter Provincial long distance bus and train services will operate from today adhering to strict health guidlines. He added that the decision was taken to…
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