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20A: Separate clause on dual citizenship passed by vote
A separate vote was held in Parliament this evening on Clause 17 of the draft bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which relates to the lifting of restrictions on dual citizens to contest elections and become people's representatives.
The clause was passed by a 2/3 majority, with 157 MPs voting for it while 64 voted against.
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
- November 1, 2024 - 224 - 0
Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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