State Finance Minister Eran Wickramaratne resigned from his position today (Nov 19), joining several ministers who gave up their portfolios upon the election of a new President.
In a message posted on Twitter, Wickramaratne announced his resignation, wishing President Gotabaya Rajapaksa “discernment” and wisdom in uniting the people and leading “forward together”.
Rajapaksa was elected President after beating ruling party candidate Sajith Premadasa – the housing minister in the current government.
Wickramaratne thanked all voters who voted for Premadasa during the presidential election.
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.
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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