Ban on cattle transport from Pollonaruwa

Shanakiyan wants PM to issue a clarification over comments

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has written to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe urging him to clarify comments he had made in Parliament. In the letter, Rasamanickam has taken note of comments made by the Prime Minister on his recent parliamentary speech. “I am sure you would have observed, that I have never condoned, supported, or encouraged any violence, nor subscribed to any thoughts, that could instigate violence. Despite me representing a community which has be

13 Jun, 2022

Harsha claims MBS rejected Nasheed’s request to help Sri Lanka

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, also known as MBS, has rejected a request from Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed to help Sri Lanka, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said. He said that Nasheed had told him he had approached MBS and sought assistance for Sri Lanka. According to the MP the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince had told Nasheed that Sri Lanka does not have a proper plan in place. Harsha de Silva said that Nasheed had also spoken to the ruler of the

13 Jun, 2022

Dr. Shafi to use salary arrears to purchase essential medicines

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital has decided to donate his salary arrears to purchase essential medicines for Sri Lanka. Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen has received Rs. 2.67 Million as his salary arrears after he was wrong accused of performing illegal sterilization operations. The doctor had been sent on permanent leave but was reinstated after investigations found that the allegations against him were false. He has now been awarded Rs. 2.67 Million as his salary arrears. Dr.

13 Jun, 2022