Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has resigned from his position with effect from today (Nov 18).
In a letter to president-elect Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Ranawaka said he had taken this decision in keeping with the people's mandate, after ruling party presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa lost the presidential poll.
He congratulated Rajapaksa on his election as President, and wished him for all activities to be carried out under his government.
Ministers Harin Fernando, Malik Samarawickrama and Mangala Samaraweera, non-cabinet minister Ajith Perera, and state minister Ruwan Wijewardena resigned from their positions yesterday.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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