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NPP Leader urges Muslims not to fall victim to tricks of traditional parties
National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged the Muslim community not to fall victim to the tried and tested tactics of the political establishment that aims to divide Sri Lankans.Addressing a rally in Kinniya, Trincomalee, on Thursday, Dissanayake said that Sri Lanka needed to get rid of racism to achieve its development goals.
“However, what do our politicians do? They spread racism. Look at what Ranil is doing now. He is talking about the 13th Amendment to get the votes of the Tamils. Others are allegedly opposing the Amendment to get the votes of the Sinhalese. Don’t fall for these tricks again. They are good friends,” he said.
The NPP leader said that in the run up to the 2019 elections, those supporting Gotabaya Rajapaksa had spread rumours against the Muslims.
“There were rumours that Muslims mixed pills with food sold to the Sinhalese and that Dr. Shafi had damaged the fallopian tubes of Sinhalese women. Then, the so-called Muslim leaders chimed in and got your votes to protect you from the Rajapaksas. However, in Parliament they joined forces for narrow political gain. All of these people are working together to fool the people. Don’t fall for the same trick again.”
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“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
The book “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” ,authored by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Mahinda Siriwardana, was officially launched this morning (08) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
The first copy of the publication was formally presented to President Disanayake by Mr. Siriwardana during the event.
It has been reported that former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pilleyan’ has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of SriLankan Airlines was held this afternoon (April 8) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform SriLankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline’s debt management.
The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform SriLankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.
Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the leading loss-making state enterprises. The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline. Instead, it plans to continue operating it as the national carrier while introducing a new management structure to ensure its profitability moving forward.
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, President’s Senior Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Sarath Ganegoda along with several senior officials of SriLankan Airlines, were present at the meeting.
“Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival – Reflection on the Journey from Crisis to Recovery” by Mahinda Siriwardana presented to the President
Former state minister arrested by CID
President meets with senior officials of SriLankan Airlines
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