Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa who is tipped to be the upcoming presidential candidate has renounced his US citizenship, former minister Basil Rajapaksa said today (Aug 8).
Addressing a press briefing at the Sri lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) headquarters, Mr. Rajapaksa, the founder of the party refuted claims that the former defence secretary would be a tyrannical ruler.
He observed that certain fractions have voiced severe opposition against the probable presidential candidate out of fear.
Commenting on the upcoming SLPP convention on August 11, Mr. Rajapaksa stated that declaring former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the party leader and announcing the presidential candidate would be two significant features of the event.
(Pic by Indika Handuwala)
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.
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