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NPP Leader promises end to luxuries enjoyed by former presidents

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3 years ago

2023/02/25

By S.M. Samarakoon

Only the National People’s Power (NPP) could develop the country while restoring the rule of law, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday, addressing a rally in Badulla.He said that the trajectory of Sri Lankan politics had changed and that there would be many changes within a month of the local council elections.

“We have a plan to revitalise the country and we have good people backing us,” he said.

Dissanayake said that in 2019 they only got three percent of the vote and that many expected that the NPP would forever remain at the bottom of the pyramid.

“They still insist we only have a small number of votes. If so, why not hold elections? They know that the local council election will mark a sea change in Sri Lankan politics. The UNP and the SLPP can’t even hold a rally,” he said, adding that Namal Rajapaksa recently had held a meeting, which was attended by only 18 people.

Dissanayake went on to say that there had never been any ideological differences between the UNP and the SLPP.

“This time around they are contesting elections together. The SJB is also attacking the NPP,” he said.

In 2022, there had been a fire at Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence and the damage to his car, given by the state, was almost 200 million, the NPP leader said.

“When Maithripala Sirisena was President, he got the Cabinet to give him properties in Colombo that was worth around a billion rupees. Recently, the government spent 350 million rupees to refurbish Mahinda Rajapaksa’s house in Colombo. They live in the lap of luxury while the people in this country don’t have access to the most basic health facilities. NPP will put an end to this wasteful expenses,” said Dissanayake.

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Heat Index at Caution level’ in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.

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17 hours ago

2026/04/13

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 12 April 2026, valid for 13 April 2026.

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 and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee 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.

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Sun directly overhead Pesalai, Mankulam and Nedunkerny about 12:11 noon

Published

18 hours ago

2026/04/13

Priyan

On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 05th to 15th of April in this year.

The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (13th) are Pesalai, Mankulam and Nedunkerny about 12:11 noon.