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Jeevan among new SLFP organisers appointed

Former Minister Jeevan Kumarathunga was among new Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organisers appointed today. The new Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) constituency and district organizers received their letters of appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena at the President Office today. Accordingly, Jeevan Kumarathunga was appointed the Kasbeewa constituency organizer, Namal Suranga the Gampaha ? Ja-ela organizer, Lalith Tensil the Negambo constituency co-organizer, Ravindra Sri Suranga the

11 Jun, 2019

Namal holds talks in the Maldives

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, had talks in the Maldives with top politicians and officials. Rajapaksa met newly appointed Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed today. “Truly enjoyed the exchange of ideas, specially in terms of our shared concern for the protection marine life. Looking forward to meeting him again in Sri Lanka during his scheduled visit,” Rajapaksa tweeted. Earlier, Namal Rajapaksa also had talks with Maldives Pres

11 Jun, 2019

Muslim MPs brief Chief Prelates in Kandy

All Muslim Parliamentarians who resigned from their Ministerial portfolios recently briefed the Chief Prelates of the Asgiriya and Malwatte Chapters in Kandy today on the reasons for their resignation. Former Minister Rauff Hakeem tweeted saying they were elated to have had the opportunity to appraise the monks on the reason for their collective resignations. The MPs have been briefing several people following their resignation, including diplomats and members of the opposition. The Chief Pre

11 Jun, 2019