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He said that release of Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan and Ranjan’s imprisonment were unrelated. A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarians staged a protest near the Independence Square on Wednesday, January 13 demanding the Government ensure the freedom of Speech. It had raised doubt among the people whether the UNP heavyweights were planning to form a new political front as thousands of their supporters had attended the religious ceremony. ARJUNA RANATUNGA Hailed as Sri Lanka's greatest ever skipper and a master strategist, Arjuna Ranatunga joined politics after a glittering cricketing career for the Island Nation and won the National Elections to become a Member of the Parliament in Sri Lanka for Gampaha constituency. He said, “The former Yahapalana Government had made an agreement to sell the ECT to India. Even if they sentenced me to one year, two years, five years, ten years, twenty years or life imprisonment, I maintain what I have said.”. He said, “We will put our entire weight behind MP Fernando and take up the task of safeguarding democracy and freedom of expression. I tried to expose criminals, and this is where it landed me.”, Ramanayake had made some controversial remarks outside the Supreme Court building complex on several occasions. COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's petroleum minister and cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga was arrested on Monday for the first violent incident that killed … In the wake of the Supreme Court convicting MP Ramanayake for Contempt of Court, there is media speculation that he would most likely lose his Parliamentary seat and the vacant post would probably be filled by Ajith Mannapperuma of the SJB. He said, “Unlike those who wear the kurahan sataka in the Chamber to show their family power in Parliament, I will wear a black shawl in the Chamber seeking justice.”. As reported in the media the close contacts of Kumarasiri Hettige and Chaminda Kularatne were placed in quarantine. Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga says he is prepared to accept the United National Party (UNP) leadership post. Elle Gunawansa Thera told journalists “Just as the Sacred Tooth Relic protects the Dalada Maligawa, we must protect the East Container Terminal.” Some civic groups and trade unions have also criticised the Government’s efforts to hand over a 49 percent stake of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal to an Indian company. Petroleum minister Arjuna Ranatunga said the government was working to resolve the crisis, which came weeks after authorities turned away a … Premadasa was referring to the remarks by the President with regard to the recent speech made by Harin Fernando in Parliament. He said that release of Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan and Ranjan’s imprisonment were unrelated. The UNP Working Committee unanimously appointed former Galle District MP Vajira Abeywardena as the party Chairman. Taking to his official Twitter account, the President said the Government of Sri Lanka looks forward to working together with the U.S. towards a mutually beneficial and stronger bilateral relationship. “The people have already felt the absence of our party leader in Parliament. Several key changes were made to top positions within the party hierarchy at the Working Committee meeting. Galappaththi said that Ramanayake was imprisoned by the Supreme Court for an offence he committed. [email protected] Call Us : (+94) 112 429 429. He said, “Those lies and the ensuing deception have boomeranged and even though they are trying to do something constructive, they are being destroyed by the very lies they have disseminated. President Rajapaksa said that the ECT would be subject to sustainable development under the investment project. “Harin Fernando who wore a black shawl simply for the TV cameras and removed it later. Former MP Navin Dissanayake, who served as the National Organiser of the party was not among those who received appointments. COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lankan police on Monday arrested deposed oil minister Arjuna Ranatunga over a shooting that killed one person on the weekend, police spokesman said. Produced by Lake House. Attendance. Secretary of the Sinhala Ravaya Organisation, Ven. The political crisis in Sri Lanka took a deadly turn on Sunday, with one person killed when sacked cabinet minister Arjuna Ranatunga tried to re-enter his office days after the President had removed the Prime Minister and installed a powerful China ally in his place. Violence erupted at the end of October when crowds loyal to the President attempted to prevent the recently deposed petroleum minister Arjuna Ranatunga from entering a … I will not withdraw anything that I have said. Semasinghe said, “I saw MP Harin Fernando wearing a black shawl to demonstrate his disagreement with the decision given by the Supreme Court. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa extended well-wishes to his new US counterpart, Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration. The Opposition, by using MP Ramanayake, was trying to defame the judiciary of this country and make people lose their faith in the state.”. Home Members of Parliament Directory of Members Arjuna Ranatunga. SJB Parliamentarian Harin Fernando insisted that court cases filed in connection to those who have figured in the report, cannot be withdrawn. The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 12 convicted SJB Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake for contempt of court and sentenced... A medical heritage of a country could be cited as one of its best treasures and most powerful weapons. He said, “A group of senior UNP members who defied the party leadership have already expressed their willingness to rejoin the UNP.” Rathnapriya said that a united force is a must for victory at the next election and division will only lead to defeat. Wijewardene said that the people no longer have faith in the Government and the UNP is mobilising the public against the Government at grassroots level. Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has endorsed the decision taken by the Government led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to develop the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port with the involvement of foreign investors. Meanwhile, at a meeting held in Anuradhapura on Friday (28) former State Minister, Ruwan Wijewardena, has said that he will definitely come forward to contest the leadership of the United National Party. Bodyguards for Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga fired live rounds as a mob loyal to Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena besieged the Cabinet member in his office, police said. Bodyguards for Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga fired live rounds as a mob loyal to Sri Lanka’s president besieged the cabinet member in his office, police said. He said the ECT development project was planned after careful consideration of regional geopolitical facts, the country’s sovereignty and generation of income and job opportunities. “We expect the IGP to enhance MP Fernando’s security. Minister Ranatunga said the Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary were vilified by the previous Yahapalana Government and Ranjan played a key part in it. Sri Lanka's Petroleum Minister and cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga was arrested on Monday for the first violent incident that killed one person during the on going political crisis in the country, police said. He told reporters in Colombo that the national cricket board and several unnamed players were responsible for the national team’s recent poor performances. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also extended well-wishes to the newly sworn-in U.S. leaders, through a tweet. The Fall Army worm(FAW) recorded for the first time in Sri Lanka in August 2018 on maize is a moth, whose larva (... President’s Counsel Sarath Jayamanne wore many hats. However, at the end of the program, Ravi Karunanayake who spoke to the media refuted the story of a new political front. The shortcomings among us needs to be rectified if we actually want to tread on the path of victory,” Rathnapriya said. UNP seniors Ravi Karunanayake, Navin Dissanayake, Arjuna Ranatunga, Lakshman Wijemanna and Mervyn Silva conducted an Adistana Pooja at Kataragama a couple of days ago. Minister Gunawardena said that the content of Harin Fernando’s speech should be qualitative. Ven. Leader of the House and Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena called upon Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to rule SJB Parliamentarian Harin Fernano out, stating that he was violating Standing Orders despite being an experienced Parliamentarian. Yet another notable feature was UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene or any of his representatives had not attended the program. The 52nd birthday of Minister of Ports and Shipping, Arjuna Ranatunga was celebrated today. This includes 10 MPs who were identified as close associates of Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara who had tested positive for the virus. I am confident that this new investment will bring prosperity to Sri Lanka.”. He said the PC elections will not be held until the situation in the country returns to normalcy. Rathnapriya told a group of UNP Local Government representatives at Ratnapura a couple of days ago, that Premadasa left the party because he failed to become the leader of the party. Even though I knew it before and spoke about it, I’m not happy about it. He was responding to a query raised at the interview on the speculation that the NFF Leader was preparing to form a new political movement with the ex-JHU General Secretary Ranawaka. There is media speculation that former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has decided not to actively participate in the political activities of the UNP in the future. It is essential to attract foreign investors to develop this country.”. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told the media that the SJB will put its entire weight to safeguard democratic rights of all Sri Lankans and also SJB Parliamentarian Harin Fernando. Karunanayake, who was the former Deputy Leader of the party, had not attended the Working Committee meeting saying that other posts are unnecessary if he is not given the post of General Secretary as the Deputy Leader at a time when the party was in a difficult situation. As reported, the incident happened while several police officers were on duty at the premises. He, along with his brothers, studied at Ananda College Colombo where his mother was a teacher. All nominations submitted by Party Leader Wickremesinghe for party positions for this year were approved by the Working Committee. Samaraweera said that even socialist countries such as Vietnam and Cambodia realised the critical role of foreign investments and formed policies to attract investors from abroad. “Just because a Presidential Commission was appointed and its report had been approved by the Cabinet, can the court cases be cancelled?” Fernando queried. Harin Fernando is not a novice Parliamentarian; the Speaker could allow him to make such a statement on the Supreme Court judgement, justices, or the conduct of the President only under due procedure. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had also instructed the Election Commission to take steps to hold PC elections as soon as possible. Ranatunga had refused to accept the post of Deputy Chairman of the United National Party which was presented to him and he … He again said on September 5, 2018, “I will never withdraw. He said that the members of the Maha Sangha and Civil Society representatives who strove to make the present Government victorious at the last election have started criticising the Government. Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has decided not to actively participate in the political activities of the United National Party in the future. The President said that he would not allow any harm to the country’s sovereignty and independence from the investments made. Following discussions the incumbent Government had with India, it has now been agreed to retain 51 per cent of its ownership and the administration of the Eastern Terminal with the Ports Authority.”. Ranatunga told reporters today that if the UNP wants him to lead the party he will accept it. Arjuna Ranatunga and D.M. However, the situation is problematic as the incident had taken place in the morning and also when Police officers had been deployed for security. The UNP Working Committee which convened recently chaired by Party Leader Wickremesinghe made new appointments to top posts in the party. He has become so helpless so he goes from SJB MP to MP and urges them to speak on behalf of him,” he said. I wanted to talk about the large number of gazettes put out by the Government but failed to control the prices.”, Government and Opposition lawmakers were involved in heated exchange of words in Parliament on Tuesday, January 19 over the report of the Commission that probed political victimisation. Copyright © 1995 - 2021 The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. Ranatunga comes from Minuwangoda, a town twenty miles north of Colombo. The media reported that former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga’s residence in Horagolla had been burgled by an unidentified person or a group on January 20. Arjuna Ranatunga was sacked when the cabinet was dissolved by the Sri Lankan president. I also regret that Minister Gunawardena whom I respect cannot understand the difference. Arjuna Ranatunga, the captain of Sri Lanka’s 1996 Cricket World Cup winning team, on Sunday joined the race to lead the Opposition United National Party (UNP) after former Prime Minister … Arjuna's cricketing career started and was carefully nurtured at school. Prasanna Ranatunga is a Sri Lankan politician,member of parliament and current minister of tourism. Ramanayake boarding the prison bus told the reporters “I am not afraid brother, I have not and will not apologise. The newly appointed UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara told the media, “There is no issue regarding party leadership. 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