- A hotline (1908) and digital application form (www.tinyurl.com/urumaya) have been launched under the “Urumaya” program for individuals to secure freehold land rights: The initiative, part of the 2024 budget, aims to grant unconditional ownership to farmers and low-income earners, promoting fair land ownership and economic empowerment.
- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya initiated a vote of no confidence against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena: The motion accuses the Speaker of various charges, including mishandling the Online Safety Bill amendments from the Supreme Court and violating parliamentary procedures: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and other prominent figures have signed the motion on behalf of the party.
- NPP Executive member, former MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says although the demands made by the health sector trade unions regarding a pay rise are fair, his party does not approve of long-term strike actions at this moment: stresses such strike actions affect the public: adds there is a reasonable doubt whether a political motive to clash trade unions against one another is in the works.
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe orders an investigation into a circular asking overstaying Russian and Ukrainian tourists to leave within 14 days: The Russian Embassy in Colombo awaits the probe’s results, stating it’s an internal matter: Earlier, the circular permitted extended stays due to flight disruptions from Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed as the 36th Inspector General of Sri Lanka Police (IGP): The appointment has been made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Constitution, according to PMD.
- Cabinet suspends ‘Parate executions’ until December 15, 2024, following requests from the Ministers of Justice and Industrie: President, acting as Finance Minister, submits a memorandum, subsequently approved by the Cabinet. Relevant amendments to be presented to Parliament: Decision comes amid considerations to suspend Parate execution laws against micro, small, and …read more
Source:: LNW English