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Will Basil return to Parliament? 

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Speculation is rife in political circles that Basil Rajapaksa will return to Parliament as an SLPP National List MP. 

Well informed sources told The Island that the SLPP founder was expected to return from the US this week. If consensus could be reached on the former SLFP National Organiser’s return to Parliament, one appointed MP would resign, sources said. At the last general election, the SLPP secured 17 NL slots out of 29. 

The 20th Amendment to the Constitution enacted in October last year cleared the way for those holding foreign nationality to enter parliament. Sources said the recent crisis caused by fuel price hike appeared to have influenced the former minister’s return to Parliament. 

Basil Rajapaksa last served as an MP during 2010-2015 period. Parliament is scheduled to meet today and tomorrow. Basil Rajapaksa expected back on Thursday. Several SLPP lawmakers, including its General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam recently declared Basil Rajapaksa would have thwarted the current crisis over fuel price hike if he were in the country. (SF) 



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I will not tolerate any breach of law and order in the country during my tenure – President

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing Tri Forces, Police officers and other rankers at the Air Force Base Anuradhapura stated that during his presidency, no one will be allowed to breach the law and order of the country. He emphasized that he will prioritize doing what is right over doing what is popular, and that presenting popular ideas can lead to the destruction of the country.

He asserted that no one is entitled to engage in violent protests on the streets, but all political parties have the right to express their opinions or criticize him in a peaceful manner.

 

 

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Two students dead seven injured during big match vehicle parade in Badulla

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Two students died and seven others were injured when the vehicle they were traveling toppled in Badulla today (01)

The students were participating in a vehicle parade held as part of the revelries for the 74th Battle of Uva between Uva Badulla Maha Vidyalaya and Dharmadutha Maha Vidyalaya which commenced at the Badulla Cricket Stadium on Friday (31)

The Regional Director of Education Badulla on hearing of the unfortunate incident had ordered the match to be called off.

The Badulla Police are conducting investigations.

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‘Better Policy Making Through Evaluations’ held in Colombo

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‘Better Policy Making Through Evaluations’ the first on-site international training on evaluation for Parliamentarians and Parliament research staff in the Asia Pacific region was held in Colombo from the 27th to the 30th of March 2023.

On the final day of the training programme fifty (50) Parliamentarians and Parliament research staff from around 20 countries across Asia Pacific visited the Parliament of Sri Lanka for an exchange session and dialogue on the importance of evidence-based policy making through evaluations.

 

 

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