Former Army Commander Daya Ratnayake’s entry to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has sparked off a fresh dispute in the party with sections opposing his entry.
The Chairman of the SJB, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka himself has expressed displeasure with several others joining in.
This was the second incident where there has been displeasure over the new entries to the party.
Earlier the decision to allow former SLPP member Nalaka Godahewa also caused displeasure among some of the members.
Field Marshal Fonseka told reporters today that he was surprised that General Ratnayake opted to join the party adding that he was also linked to the court martial case against him.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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