President Maithripala Sirisena today urged all 225 legislators to seize the historic opportunity and vote for the 19 th Amendment to the Constitution as it was the wish of the majority of the people of this country. “Don’t lose this opportunity to be a partner in this noble cause,” the President said when he opened the debate on the 19th amendment in Parliament this morning. He said that both he and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who was his main opponent in the January president polls had pledged to scale down the excessive powers of the executive presidency. “Bringing this Amendment to the House is a victory for the people of this country. It has the support of the 6. 2 million people who voted for me as well as the 5.8 million people who voted for Mr.Rajapaksa,” he said. The debate will continue today and tomorrow and the Bill will be put to a vote at 6.00p.m. -Chandani Kirinde
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
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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Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
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