Archives for May 2017

The members of ‘Red Star’ Relief Service Brigade of the JVP that has a history of engaging in relief work since the 80s began its relief work this time from the very moment the people were affected due to floods and landslides that occurred due to inclement weather.
The leaders of the JVP also joined the members of ‘Red Star’ in relief work carried out in Galle, Matara, Rathnapura, Hambanthota, Kalutara and Gampaha districts.
‘Red Star’ distributed dry rations, cooked meals, water and also held medical clinics for the affected.

A deputy and state minister amendment concurrent with the cabinet reshuffle that took place on 22nd May is to be carried out soon say reports.
Accordingly, Mr. Eran Wickramaratne, the current Deputy Minister of “State Enterprise Development would be appointed as the Deputy Minister of Finance while Mrs. Anoma Gamage who is the current Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Petroleum Gas would be appointed as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Harsha de Silva is to be appointed as the Deputy Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, a portfolio held by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.