Sri Lanka's billionaire businessman, Dhammika Perera has resigned as the chairman or co-chairman from his portfolio of 12 public listed companies including Hayleys, its subsidiaries and Singer on Friday, as announced by the Colombo Stock Exchange.
He is slated to enter Parliament through the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List slot left vacant by former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and provided a cabinet position.
A nominee to the legislative assembly is required to have no connection to business enterprises . a requirement ..very ethical and laudable for it prevents conflict of interests on decision making ..but then if the family is connected .then the rule loses its credibility .I wonder how the law was interpreted in this case or how the nominee relinquished his POSITIONS in the business world to be of a real service to the nation ...laws are indeed left ambiguous for lawyers to have a field day .
History often has a way of repeating itself, sometimes by shaping similar personalities that seem destined to converge
The Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on a southern Israeli border town. Some 1200 people died, while Hamas took 250 Israelis as hostages.
On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle, an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, a noble soldier, and an exemplary leader whose vision, dedication, and humility have left an indelible mark on the Sri Lanka Army and our nation.
All passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to check-in 4 hours before their scheduled departure time.
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