The Bishop of Mannar Most Reverend Dr Fidelis Lionel Emmanuel Fernando and several others met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat and briefed him about the pressing issues in the district.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe was briefed on several issues in Mannar including the land issues. The president having paid attention to the issues that were raised, assured prompt action to resolve them, accoridng to the Presidential Media Division.
Discussions also focussed on providing the required facilities for pilgrims visiting the Madu Shrine.
Rev. Fr. Joyce Peppi Sosai Santia, Rev. Fr. Antony Sosai and several others including MP – (Dr.) Kavinda Jayawardhana participated in the meeting.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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