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Wiggy blasts Presidential Task Force appointed to achieve one country, one law objective as another attempt to undermine Tamils

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5 years ago

2021/10/29

By Dinasena Ratugamage

Thamil Makkal Thesiya Kuttani (TMTK) leader, C.V. Wigneswaran on 28 October criticised the Presidential Task Force for One Country, One Law pointing that not a single Tamil person was on it.

He also said that the Task Force was chaired by Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera, a divisive figure.

“It seems that this is yet another attempt to undermine the Tamil people and to make them voiceless. The government also wants to pander to the worst elements among the Sinhala Buddhists,” Wigneswaran said.

The MP said that Sri Lanka did not have one law because it was implemented differently depending on one’s social status. Even Gnanasara Thera had received special treatment.

“Given this, there is no point in talking about one law. I don’t understand the purpose of this Task Force and I don’t think most Sri Lankans either,” he said.

Wigneswaran added that there had been many occasions in the past when Sri Lanka was not one country. Different people had also followed different laws. For example, sections of the Tamils are governed by Thesavalamai law, he said.

“The government came into power with the help of Sinhala Buddhists. It is trying to please them at the expense of the minorities,” he said.

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Minister of Health of the Russian Federation attends the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum

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2 hours ago

2026/05/5

Priyan

Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.

This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.

The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.

Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.

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Members of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee Officially Appointed

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10 hours ago

2026/05/5

Priyan

The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.

The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:

Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage

The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.

The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.