Messages from PM, Speaker & Opposition Leader on 75th Independence

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has urged all citizens of Sri Lanka to work together towards the transformation and development of the country.
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President vows to make ‘difficult but vital decisions’ to achieve economic prosperity

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his message for the 75th Independence Day, has underscored the importance of uniting to implement the new economic and social agenda for the country to reach a high level of economic prosperity.
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Govt. policy statement to be debated next week

The government policy statement by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, which will be presented on the 08th of this month, will be taken up for debate on the 9th and the 10th of February.
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Sujeewa Senasinghe to head SJB election campaign for LG polls

Former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe has been given the task of heading the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) campaign for the local government election.
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Dates for postal voting of 2023 LG election announced

The Election Commission has announced the dates on which the postal voting for the 2023 Local Government election would be held.

Accordingly, the postal voting is scheduled to be held on February 22, 23 and 24.
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Special commemorative stamp, coin issued for 75th Independence Day

The commemorative stamp issued by the Philatelic Bureau and the special commemorative coin issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th National Independence Day, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (02) at the Presidential Palace in Kandy.
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Cooking oil unfit for consumption released with Customs blessings

The PHIs of Ridigama have busted a large-scale smuggling in which expired cooking oil unfit for human consumption has been released to the market.
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Gazette on local government election date published

The gazette notification pertaining to the holding of the Local Government election on 09 March 2023 has been published.
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Hambantota to get Electricity Storage Unit

The Cabinet has approved to establish an electricity storage system to provide continuous electricity supply in Hambantota District, in the event of sudden power outages and during peak hours.
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Trade unions group together to oppose the tax! Today, doctors are writing to the president! Tomorrow a crucial meeting at the port!

Professionals’ unions have said that if steps are not taken within this week to stop unfair taxation, they will take strict professional action from next week.
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Cabinet approves to confer SL’s highest award to Karu

The Cabinet has approved to award ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ title, which is awarded only once-in-a-lifetime to Sri Lankan citizens and non-Sri Lankans for rendering a great service to the country, to former Speaker Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya on the occasion of this year’s Independence Day.
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Everyone agreed to turn on the lights during A/L! Kanchana totally ruined the work! He ruined the future of the children! Sacrificing children’s futures isn’t a big deal brutal politicians!

He said that the officials of the Electricity Board were not influenced before the Human Rights Commission and that as electrical engineers, they had prepared all the plans months ago for a program of continuous electricity supply during the A-level examination.
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TNA boycotts Independence Day

The Tamil National Alliance has decided to boycott the 75th National Independence Day Celebrations.

The Alliance said the decision was taken since the Tamil people have not yet received their freedom in a proper manner.
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Kanchana-Janak battle heats up! The charge sheet was prepared to remove Kanchana! I am ready to face Janaka

Electricity and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says that the charge sheet related to the removal of the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission has been prepared.
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