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State Minister condemns attempts to create turmoil

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4 years ago

2021/09/4

State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal says attempts were being made to cause turmoil in a crisis situation created by the Covid-19 epidemic.

Responding to recent claims by a section of the media, regarding foreign exchange issues, debt servicing, etc., the Minister said: “With the advent of social media there has been a plethora of fake news being circulated all over the world.

Sri Lanka is one country that has suffered immensely from exaggerated stories in various websites, and the recent story that Sri Lanka is facing a serious food shortage is one such instance.

During the past few days, the Sri Lankan authorities have responded to a clear case of hoarding of an essential food item and the administrative steps taken to deal with the unlawful hoarding have been completely blown out of proportion to suggest that there is a food shortage in the country. It is likely that these types of fake stories are the creation of various vested interests (including the

Opposition), which is attempting to bring the government to discredit even at the expense of the Country’s good name.

At the same time, it is unfortunate that a few international news agencies and popular web journalists also seem to have been misled by these stories, resulting in an erroneous impression of the Sri Lankan situation being conveyed to the world.”

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IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon informed to be present before the Committee of Inquiry on 19th May

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3 hours ago

2025/05/8

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IGP T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been informed to be present before the ‘Committee of Inquiry to inquire and report its findings on IGP T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power’ on the 19th of May 2025.

This Committee met in the Parliament premises on several occasions as of now, and accordingly, for the first time, IGP T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been informed by the Committee, to appear before it, for future investigations.

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UNESCO Director General candidate Dr. Khaled El Enany meets Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka

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4 hours ago

2025/05/8

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Dr. Khaled El Enany – the UNESCO Director General Candidate of the Arab Republic of Egypt met with the Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka Dr. Risvie Salih at the Parliament premises recently (May 05).

During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the long-standing and cordial bilateral relationship between Egypt and Sri Lanka, emphasizing their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in areas of mutual interest. Dr. El Enany outlined his vision as a candidate for UNESCO leadership, highlighting his dedication to fostering cultural collaboration and understanding among nations. Dr. Risvie Salih also highlighted Sri Lanka’s non-aligned foreign policy and long-standing relationship with Egypt.

The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, and Chaminda Kularatne, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament of Sri Lanka.

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Samantha Ranasinghe sworn in as a Member of Parliament

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4 hours ago

2025/05/8

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Samantha Ranasinghe was sworn in today (May 08) before the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, as a Member of the Tenth Parliament.

Following the oath and affirmation before the Speaker, he signed the Members’ Roll placed before the Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera.

Member of Parliament Samantha Ranasinghe has been thus appointed to fill the vacancy created due to the demise of Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, who served as a Member of Parliament from the Kegalle District representing the National People’s Power.