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The SLPP is holding its first campaign rally in the ancient city of Anuradhapura amid growing public frustration.
The parcels had been sent from the Netherlands, Canada and the United States.
Relations have improved into a strategic partnership from a transactional relationship
New drafts bill to be drawn up
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) MP Mano Ganesan also questioned the monk’s behaviour.
“We have been asking for a pay rise for government workers since the 2022 budget."
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