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“We Warned the People Against the NPP; Wasn’t the 77-Year Curse Better Than This?” – Vajira Abeywardena "We Warned the People Against the NPP; Wasn’t the 77-Year Curse Better Than This?" – Vajira Abeywardena

“We Warned the People Against the NPP; Wasn’t the 77-Year Curse Better Than This?” – Vajira Abeywardena

By The Morning Telegraph January 29, 2025

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Vajira Abeywardena has stated that the past three months have proven the...

SLTB Chairman Resigns Amid Speculation of Dispute with Minister

By The Morning Telegraph January 29, 2025

Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Ramal Siriwardena has resigned from his position, marking the second high-profile...

MP Accused of Distributing Government Land to Associates

By The Morning Telegraph January 29, 2025

A controversy has emerged over allegations that a National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament has unlawfully...

Indian Fishermen Remanded Amid Diplomatic Tensions; Indian Diplomats Visit Injured in Hospital

By The Morning Telegraph January 29, 2025

The Mallakam Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of 11 Indian fishermen until February 10, following their...

The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to slash the privileges and benefits of former presidents have encountered a significant constitutional hurdle, according to sources cited by the Daily Mirror. A committee appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to assess the feasibility of cutting privileges for former heads of state and MPs has found that certain benefits—such as pensions for former presidents—cannot be eliminated without a constitutional amendment. The issue stems from Article 36(2) of the Constitution, which states: "The President shall be entitled to such salaries and allowances and thereafter a pension as may be determined by Parliament." Additionally, the Presidential Entitlements Act mandates that former presidents be provided with a rent-free residence, a provision that has further complicated the government's cost-cutting measures. This has become a point of political contention, especially after President Dissanayake revealed that the government is spending Rs. 4.6 million per month on the house allocated to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. While the government cannot enact retroactive laws to revoke these privileges, it has greater flexibility in cutting the pensions and benefits of MPs, according to Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala. The minister confirmed that the committee’s report has been submitted, and discussions are ongoing about how to legally revise the entitlements of former state leaders while ensuring compliance with constitutional constraints.

Govt Faces Constitutional Hurdle in Reducing Former Presidents’ Privileges

By The Morning Telegraph January 29, 2025

The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to slash the privileges and benefits of former presidents have encountered a...

Tamil MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s Arrest in Handcuffs Stirs Up Controversy – (Video) Tamil MP Ramanathan Archchuna's Arrest in Handcuffs Stirs Up Controversy - (Video)

Tamil MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s Arrest in Handcuffs Stirs Up Controversy – (Video)

By The Morning Telegraph January 29, 2025

Despite MP Archchuna showing no resistance or aggression, he was handcuffed while plainclothes arresting officers enthusiastically captured...

“Our Father could have won the Nobel Prize” – Namal "Our Father could have won the Nobel Prize" – Namal

“Our Father could have won the Nobel Prize” – Namal

By The Morning Telegraph January 28, 2025

MP Namal Rajapaksa has stated that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa could have been awarded the Nobel Peace...

“Loss-Making State Enterprises May Be Listed on Stock Market” – President "Loss-Making State Enterprises May Be Listed on Stock Market" – President

“Loss-Making State Enterprises May Be Listed on Stock Market” – President

By The Morning Telegraph January 28, 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government is considering listing state institutions that have become...

Western Province Official Accused of Releasing Red-Labeled Containers Without Inspection; CID Complaint Filed

By The Morning Telegraph January 28, 2025

Colombo – The Progressive Youth Movement has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding...

New Trade Agreement with India to Capture the World Market – President

By The Morning Telegraph January 28, 2025

Signifying the significant amount of money a government spends on capital expenditure at this time, President Anura...

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“We Warned the People Against the NPP; Wasn’t the 77-Year Curse Better Than This?” – Vajira Abeywardena

SLTB Chairman Resigns Amid Speculation of Dispute with Minister

MP Accused of Distributing Government Land to Associates

Indian Fishermen Remanded Amid Diplomatic Tensions; Indian Diplomats Visit Injured in Hospital

Govt Faces Constitutional Hurdle in Reducing Former Presidents’ Privileges

Tamil MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s Arrest in Handcuffs Stirs Up Controversy – (Video)

“Our Father could have won the Nobel Prize” – Namal

“Loss-Making State Enterprises May Be Listed on Stock Market” – President

Western Province Official Accused of Releasing Red-Labeled Containers Without Inspection; CID Complaint Filed

New Trade Agreement with India to Capture the World Market – President

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