United National Party (UNP) Monaragala District MP Ananda Kumarasiri was elected as the new Deputy Speaker of Parliament a short while ago after a secret vote.
Mr Kumarasiri received 97 votes while Gampaha District Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Dr Mrs Sudarshini Fernandopulle received only 53 votes.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya initiated a secret vote this afternoon after both the UNP and SLFP put forward rival candidates for the post of Deputy Speaker left vacant by the resignation of SLFP MP Thilanga Sumathipala.
Mrs Fernandopulle, who was among the 16 SLFP MPs who recently quit the Government, received the backing of MPs from the Joint Opposition (JO) during the vote.
Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect wanted for the shooting inside the Aluthkade No.05 Magistrate’s Court premises which killed alleged underworld figure ’’Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’’ has been arrested in Nepal.
The Gaza war started on October 7, 2023, following the Hamas attack on a southern Israeli border town. Some 1200 people died, while Hamas took 250 Israelis as hostages.
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On his second death anniversary, we pay our deepest respect and heartfelt tribute to General Lionel Balagalle, an illustrious son of Sri Lanka, a noble soldier, and an exemplary leader whose vision, dedication, and humility have left an indelible mark on the Sri Lanka Army and our nation.
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