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Jayamaha stretches the truth claiming American, Chinese MPs will be in our parliament soon

Published

5 years ago

2020/10/23

by Saman Indrajith

SJB Kurunegala District MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha showing the US national flag in the chamber yesterday said that the sole purpose of bringing about the 20th Amendment to the constitution was to enable persons holding US-Lankan dual citizens to become members of parliament.

Participating in the second reading debate, the MP said: There will be a day soon when American citizens are coming here as MPs. The 20th amendment is to pave the way for that purpose.”

The MP read out the oath that should be taken by a foreigner when becoming a US citizen and said that as per that oath, the person who takes that should give his or her first priority to the American interests. “Where are those who wallow in patriotism today? They made use of patriotism to win elections but they pass laws against the country’s national interests. Soon there would be a day we would be among Americans MPs,” the MP said.

“The danger is that this bill will not only allow Americans but also Chinese too. Chinese too can become MPs here,” he said showing the US flag.

SLPP MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake:

MP Jayamaha had brought the loin cloth of his former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. That should be removed from the House.

MP Jayamaha wearing a mask showing the face of a black American said: This House comprises Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim MPs. When we stand together it is difficult to identify who is Tamil, who is Sinhala who is Muslim. But this bill will help those with different racial features coming here.

SLPP MP AD Jagath Kumara:

The Opposition MP read out an oath before the US flag. That oath should be given before the US flag. He did the same inside this House. This House should not be permitted to give the oath of allegiance to the US.

Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena requested from the Chair not to let the opposition MP to act against dignity and decorum of the House. “The opposition MP has smuggled in items not permitted in this House. An investigation must be held how he managed to bring them in here. He must be stopped making use of this august assembly to display his undignified actions,” MP Abeygunawardena said.

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Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for all provinces of Sri Lanka

Published

4 hours ago

2026/04/20

Priyan

Advisory for Severe Lightning
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 12.00 noon 20 April 2026 valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 20 April 2026

Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur most places in the island after 1.00 p.m.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

ACTION REQUIRED:

The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:

 Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.

 Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.

 Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.

 Avoid using open vehicles, such as bicycles, tractors and boats etc.

 Beware of fallen trees and power lines.

 For emergency assistance contact the local disaster management authorities.

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Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan meets Prime Minister

Published

4 hours ago

2026/04/20

Priyan

The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, held a bilateral discussion with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (19) morning at Temple Trees.

Upon his arrival at Temple Trees, the Indian Vice President was received by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Prime Minister also extended her congratulations to C.P. Radhakrishnan on his appointment as the Vice President of India.

During the meeting, the Vice President noted that this is his first official visit to Sri Lanka and expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him during his stay.

The occasion was attended by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel; Members of Parliament Dr. K. Laxman and Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni; Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri; and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and representing the Government of Sri Lanka the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath; Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage; Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj; Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri; Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma; Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa; and several other officials.

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Heat Index at ‘Caution level’ in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district

Published

16 hours ago

2026/04/20

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 19 April 2026, valid for 20 April 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern
and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.