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Maiden Budget of NPP Government Passed with Majority of 114 Votes

The Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill (2024) was successfully passed by Parliament today (21 March), marking the conclusion of the Committee Stage Debate. A division was called, with 159 votes in favor and 45 votes against the Bill. The division was requested...

Six suspects in Weligama Hotel shooting released as they cooperated with CID investigation

The six suspects involved in the shooting incident near a Weligama hotel have been granted bail by the Matara Magistrate's Court. The court set the release conditions, requiring two surety bonds of Rs. 1 million each for each suspect. The suspects appeared before the court today...
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