The Government and Opposition observed a minute of silence at the request of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today in commemoration of those whose lives were lost in the terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday (21).
After making a special statement at the commencement of Parliament on the Easter Sunday terrorist attack, the Prime Minister then requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to permit a minutes' silence in memory of the victims.
Accordingly, all Ministers and Members of Parliament in the House took action to maintain a minute of silence.
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
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