Everything You Need To Know Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - 1. Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka before the President yesterday (December 16). 2. President Maithripala Sirisena in his statement yesterday stated that he decided to hand over the premiership to Ranil Wickremesinghe as he was a leader who respected parliamentary traditions and democracy. 3. Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in his address at the Carlton residence yesterday (December 16) assured the people that they will topple the government when the time comes just as they had done before. 4. The UPFA confirmed that a final decision on the position of opposition leader will be made today (December 17) at the parliamentary group meeting. 5. President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Saman Ekanayake as the Secretary to the newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (December 16). 6. UNP MP Eran Wickremerathne stated yesterday (December 16) that the cabinet of ministers will be appointed within the next 48 hours and that it will be limited to 30 individuals. 7. Further investigation into the display of the recent unruly behaviour within the parliamentary chambers has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department. 8. The Police Narcotics Bureau yesterday (December 16) arrested a 23-year-old Bangladeshi woman for the possession of 32kg of Heroin. 9. The Department of Prisons confirmed that a list of 20 drug dealers who have been sentenced to death has been submitted to the Presidents office once again. 10. Official Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Raveesh Kumar making a statement yesterday (December 16) welcomed the resolution of the political situation in Sri Lanka.

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