The Resolution for the implementation of the arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Sri Lanka was passed by a majority of 95 votes a short while ago with 120 voting in favour and 25 voting against.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) voted for the motion and were joined by several MPs in the opposition.
The National People's Power (NPP), parties representing the Freedom People's Alliance (FPA) and the Uththara Lanka Sabhagaya voted against the motion.
MPs from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) were not present in the chamber when the vote was taken. However, SJB MP A.H.M Fowzie was present and chose to vote for the motion. Other opposition MPs who voted for the motion included Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, John Seneviratne, Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle and Duminda Dissanayake.
The debate on the motion was held in Parliament over three days on 26th 27th and 28th.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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