Everything You Need To Know Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - 1. A motion was handed over yesterday (November 19) to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya stating that the Secretary to the Prime Minister "does not have any power to use funds of the Republic." 2. The parliament is due to reconvene on Friday (November 23). 3. Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri said that they are mulling charging MPs for the damage caused to the parliamentary property. 4. The UPFA states that the ruling party representatives for the selection committee will be chosen today (November 20). 5. Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed in a tweet has expressed his concern over the ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka. 6.  President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his deep appreciation to all MPs and party leaders for concluding yesterday's (November 19) parliamentary sessions peacefully.  - PMD  7. The government has decided to provide a subsidy of 50% on pesticides used in farming. 8. Two suspects were arrested yesterday (November 19) with over 520 g of Heroin from Hettigama, Jaela. 9. The Met Department forecasts over 150 mm of rainfall for most areas of the Northern, Eastern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces. 10. Islam devotees worldwide celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad today (November 20).

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