Scurrying to raise a two thirds vote in Parliament for the passage of the Provincial Councils Elections (Amendment) Bill brought out some interesting episodes.At the office of the Leader of the House, officials who were engaged in the task, found Minister Sarath Amunugama in a nursing home. He was asked to come over.
Colombo District parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was convalescing after child birth. She came along with her baby. The little kid was left behind in the Prime Minister’s office while the mama walked to the well of the House to caste the vote.
Deputy Foreign Minister Wasantha Senanayake was in the shower when the urgent call went to him. He dressed up and promptly rushed to Parliament.
My acquittance with Chula goes back to 1976, 77 where Ananda Under 15 Soccer practices had in Cambel place, Chula was a brilliant mid fielder could kick the ball from both legs
Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
President Anura Kumara Dissaayake today announced a relief package for persons, including school children affected by the devastating landslides and floods.
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