Former Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva today resigned from the Treasurer post of the United National Party (UNP) in order to contest under Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led by Sajith Premadasa. He said he met UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today and informed his decision even though the party leader requested him not to do so.
“This morning I personally met @RW_UNP at @officialunp headquarters n informed him of my decision to contest under the SJB w @sajithpremadasa. I also resigned from my position of Treasurer of the UNP.” Mr de Silva tweeted shortly after he resigned from the UNP post.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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