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JVP Leader turns his guns on Ranil
By Saman Indrajith
JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that Ranil Wickremesinghe would make use of the acting presidential powers to abuse the state apparatus to oppression the people.
“A state of Emergency and a curfew have been declared to suppress people’s rights and enable the ruler to suspend or amend any law and bring about new laws to the whims and fancies of the ruler. These powers are to be exercised against people who demand the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe. As per the latest news President Rajapaksa has not resigned yet but handed over his executive powers to Wickremesinghe. Wickremesingghe and those who support him must realise that the people are asking them to give up power and any attempts to do otherwise will end up in unprecedented crises,” Dissanayake warned.The JVP Leader said the country had reached a critical juncture.
“The President has not yet stepped down. The Acting President is attempting to misuse in a very oppressive manner. This conflict will lead to further crises and we still call on the President and his new Acting President to resign immediately, Dissanayake said.
The JVP leader appealed to the police and the tri-forces to understand the prevailing ground reality in the country and refrain from carrying out illegal orders from the government. “We appeal to the tri-forces and police to listen to people and understand their just demand. We hope that the security forces will be with the people rather than using their weapons to protect a clique hell-bent on clinging on to power. This country is facing the danger of being placed at the mercy of a coterie supporting Wickremesinghe. Do not aim your batons and tear gas at the people,” Dissanayake said.The JVP leader called on all to unite as a single force to fight against oppression being mounted by Acting President Wickremesinghe and to continue the people’s struggle to its desired objective of ending a corrupt regime.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, officially handed over the Financial Statements and Operations Report 2024 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (29).
A copy of the report was also presented to Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Several senior officials from the Central Bank were present at the occasion.
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Heat index, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. 29 April 2025, valid for 30 April 2025
The general public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts
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.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a four-day state visit to Vietnam on 03 May, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Since the presidential election, President Dissanayake has so far visited India, China and the UAE.
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