President Maithripala Sirisena has said that the 18th and 19th amendments must be abolished in order to created a democratic and peaceful enviornment in the country.
Addressing an event at the BMICH today (Jun 23), the President said that the the motives of the 'Yahapalanaya' (good governance) government could not be fulfilled due to the political instability created by the 19th amendment.
He said that instability had been created since the country could not function under a single leadership following the latest constitutional amendement.
During the event which was held to mark the 40th anniversary of the National Housing Authority, Mr. Sirisena observed that the country needs a leadership which is concerned about the welfare of the people.
The President also stressed that the needs of the people could be fulfilled easily if public servants fulfill their duties without engaging bribery and corruption.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
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