The 29th memorial ceremony of late President Ranasinghe Premadasa was held at the Premadasa statue near the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex, today.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and his family members, relatives and party supporters attended the event.
Late Premadasa who rendered impeccable service to the nation in various capacities as Minister, Prime Minister and President was assassinated during a May Day rally in 1993. (Pix by Kithsiri De Mel)
His assassination is undoubtedly the saddest day in Sri Lankan history. During his short tenure as President the country progressed immensely. A man of his word who governed with impartiality. Sri Lanka is unlikely to see the likes of him ever.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization and NPP National List MP Harshana Suriyapperuma who is tipped to be named the next Finance Ministry Secretary resigned from Parliament today.
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