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PM submits motion to appoint PSC to identify appropriate electoral reforms

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had submitted a motion seeking the appointment of a Select Committee of Parliament to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system and to recommend necessary amendments.
The motion included in the latest addendum to the Order Book of parliament says “it has become necessary to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system; and to propose the amendments necessary to effect the desired reforms.
“The Chair and Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Speaker in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 101 of Parliament, the Committee shall consist of fifteen (15) Members; and the Committee shall report to Parliament within six months of its first sitting or such extended period as Parliament may grant.
“The PSC shall have the power to fix its quorum; summon any person to appear before it, to require any person to procure any document or record, to procure and receive all such evidence, written or oral, as the Committee may think it necessary for the fullest consideration of the matters referred to above; obtain the services of specialists and experts in the relevant fields to assist the committee; and to make interim reports from time to time and sit notwithstanding any adjournment of Parliament”, the motion said.
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Cabinet gives green light to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourism destination

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by the Minister of Tourism and Lands and the Minister of Buddhasashana, Cultural and Religious Affairs to prepare a Master Plan to develop Sigiriya as a sustainable tourist destination with the contribution of all relevant parties.
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Cabinet approves incorporation of the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture to incorporate the Sri Lanka Institute of Agriculture, which currently has more than 1000 agricultural professionals as members, and to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare the bill for the same, so that the quality of service and ethics of the agricultural professionals can be widely, efficiently and effectively ensured.
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Vesak week from 2nd to 8th May 2023

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs to declare the Vesak week from 02.05.2023 to 08.05.2023 and to implement various religious and social programmes during the period
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