The World Bank says that it is deeply concerned about the economic crisis that has arisen in Sri Lanka and its impact on the Sri Lankan people.
However, they have announced that no new financial facilities will be provided to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is implemented.
Sagara Kariyawasam, Secretary General of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna emphasized that the rule of law must be re-established in this country and he has strong confidence that President Ranil Wickramasinghe will do everything that needs to be done.
Kariyawasam said this while addressing a press conference held at the party headquarters yesterday (28).
Ruwan Wijewardena, the deputy leader of the United National Party, has been appointed as the presidential adviser on climate change.
It is said that President Ranil Wickramasinghe has made this appointment to get advice and support for many projects to be implemented covering many areas such as avoiding carbon emissions and the greenhouse effect, implementing renewable energy projects, and building a green economy.
A special gazette notice has been issued proroguing the session of the Parliament with effect from midnight yesterday (28).
It was by President Ranil Wickramasinghe.
Accordingly, the new parliamentary term will commence on August 3rd at 10.30 am, according to the gazette announcement.
Senior Counsel Sudarshana Gunawardena today (28) has been appointed as the Chairman of the Independent Television Network (ITN).
The new ITN Chairman was welcomed by the state-run media body’s General Manager Aruna Wijesinghe and the top management.
Gunawardena’s name was proposed for the said position a few days ago and he previously served as an administrative officer in the Media Sector. He also played an active role in the field during the Good Governance regime.
Gunawardena served as the Director General of Government Information during the Good Governance regime.
He also served as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.
MIAP
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) would be ready to negotiate with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the formation of an all-party government, said former President Maithripala Sirisena, speaking to a briefing held in the Party Headquarters this (28) morning.
Accordingly, a discussion will be held in this regard today at 12 pm noon at the Finance Ministry, the SLFP Leader revealed.
MIAP
Political activist Pathum Kerner has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division, reports said.
Kerner is accused of operating the protest held at Polduwa Junction near the Parliament entrance on July 13.
MIAP
Former President of the General Students’ Union of the University of Ruhuna who is in police custody is set to be produced before the Fort Magistrate Court today (28).
Pushipika was reportedly abducted by a group of people while he was finishing the protest held in front of the Fort Railway Station by the Collective of Trade Unions and Multi-people Organisations yesterday and it was later revealed that the ex Students’ Leader was taken into custody by the Colombo South Crimes Division.
Pushpika who is an active voice of the people’s struggle is accused of holding agitations on May 19, June 09 and June 10 in front of the Education Ministry in Isurupaya, Colombo Fort by violating a court order, being a member of an unlawful assembly, criminal coercion against police officers and damaging public property.
MIAP
President Ranil Wickremesinghe accepted the demands made by anti-government protesters saying that the youths who are engaged in the people’s struggle want to change the country’s system.
The President made this observation during a meeting held at the United National Party Headquarters yesterday (27).
MIAP
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (28) has paid a sudden observation visit to the Passport Office in Battaramulla, reports confirm.
MIAP
