Petition against LG delimitation to be heard next week

Opposition says gas cylinder issue a threat to national security

The opposition today noted that the gas cylinder issue is a threat to national security. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today that the Government must take steps to enforce its policy on national security. He said that the Government cannot play down the issue by saying there is no threat to the public from gas cylinders. There have been a number of explosions caused by gas leaks in the recent past. The most recent explosions caused by a gas leak had been reported in two

27 Nov, 2021

SLFP says public losing confidence in SLPP Government

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) says the public are losing confidence in the Government led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). SLFP National Organizer Duminda Dissanayake said that the public are not happy with some of the statements made and decisions taken by the SLPP. He said the SLFP, as a party, will look to strengthen itself ahead of the next election. Dissanayake also reminded members of the SLPP that their ancestral home is the SLFP. He noted that even Prime Minister Mahin

27 Nov, 2021

Government to take decision this week on gas cylinders

The Government is to take a decision this week on the issue over explosions linked to domestic gas cylinders, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said today. The State Minister told Parliament that reports sought based on investigations conducted on the explosions caused by gas leaks in domestic gas cylinders are expected this week. He said that once the reports are obtained a decision will be taken on the way forward. The State Minister said that there have been 233 explosions linked to gas

29 Nov, 2021