State Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils Piyankara Jayaratne has tendered his resignation to President Maithripala Sirisena.

Speaking to News 1st, the Coordinating Secretary to Piyankara Jayartne said that he called on President Maithripala Sirisena and handed over his letter of resignation from his portfolio as State Minister.

He added that the President had not accepted the letter.

However, Piyankara Jayaratne had taken steps to return the vehicle allocated for him by the Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils.

Latest News

• MV Eurosun refloated and moved out of danger
• Winner of Sirasa Lakshapathi Shukra Munawwar felicitated
• Speaker meets Prime Minister to discuss on parliamentary sessions scheduled for the 9th
• Wild elephant attack kills one
• The East Container Terminal will be given to investors from India and Japan; a statement from State Minister Nimal Lanza