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Shehan Semasinghe been sworn as Acting Finance Minister
State Minister Shehan Semasinghe was sworn in as the Acting Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies until President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns to the island after concluding his official visit to the United Kingdom.
The letter of appointment was handed over to Minister Semasinghe yesterday (May 03).
The appointment was made by President Wickremesinghe, following the powers vested in him by the Constitution.
The President, together with an eight-member delegation left the island early this morning to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles III.
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50 more Forests declared under Wanaspati programme
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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