1/29/2021 FrontPage, Vol.07, No. 11 - Daily Delivery of Political Summaries 19 January | Vol.07, #11 Good morning, here's your daily update Were you sent this issue of FrontPage by a friend? Sign up here to get FrontPage or WhatsApp us on 0761488544. Today's Headlines Lankadeepa: Rs.70 million found in the Aruna: MP Piyal Nishantha tests bank account of the 'Facebook positive for COVID-19 extremist' Divaina: Head of the Anuradhapura Ravaya: This paper is published every Police narcotic unit caught Friday. Ada: State Minister Piyal Nishantha Virakesari: Archaeological excavation tests positive for COVID-19 begins at Kurunthurmalai; trishul of Hindu temple removed Mawbima: Eight at the MoH test Thinakaran: Government decides to positive for COVID-19 tackle the drug traicking network Thinakkural: Hindu temple destroyed Dinamina: Three, including Senaratne, and Buddha statue settled at indicted Kurunthurmalai COMMON STORIES: SINHALA & TAMIL PRESS https://mailchi.mp/4795440e58bf/frontpage-vol07-no-11-daily-delivery-of-political-summaries 1/6 1/29/2021 FrontPage, Vol.07, No. 11 - Daily Delivery of Political Summaries Image source: Daily News State Minister Piyal Nishantha tests positive for COVID- 19 Ada, Aruna, Lankadeepa, Divaina, Mawbima, Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thinakaran State Minister of Women and Child Development, Preschools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure and Education Services Piyal Nishantha along with his wife and child tested positive for COVID-19. Nishantha was also among the MPs who had consumed the Dhammika Paniya together with Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and others. So far, four MPs have tested positive for COVID-19. Parliament to convene Minister Weerasekara only today and tomorrow proposes military training Thinakaran, Thinakkural, Virakesari, Lankadeepa, for youth above the age of Ada, Mawbima 18 Virakesari, Thinakkural, Thinakaran, Lankadeepa, The Committee on Parliamentary Divaina, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina Business met yesterday (18th) under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Minister of Public Security Sarath Abeywardena and decided to convene Weerasekera proposed that those above parliament today (19th) and tomorrow the age of 18 receive military training to (20th). The decision was taken ensure a disciplined society. Weerasekera considering the spread of COVID-19 opined that only military training will among parliament sta and MPs. ensure discipline and respect for the law. He stated that military training will ensure a law-abiding society and therefore, it is not something one must fear. Government decides to Three, including https://mailchi.mp/4795440e58bf/frontpage-vol07-no-11-daily-delivery-of-political-summaries 2/6 1/29/2021 FrontPage, Vol.07, No. 11 - Daily Delivery of Political Summaries tackle the drug traicking Senaratne, indicted network Dinamina, Lankadeepa, Divaina, Aruna, Thinakaran Thinakaran, Mawbima The Colombo High Court has issued The government has decided to curb the indictments against three individuals drug traicking network. Minister of including former Minister Rajitha Public Security Sarath Weerasekera and Senaratne over irregularities allegedly Minister of Justice Ali Sabry held special committed during his time as the Minister discussions with relevant oicials in this Fisheries. Former Chairperson of the regard yesterday (18th). Fisheries Corporation Upali Liyanage and former active Director Ravindra Munasinghe have also been indicted. THE SINHALA PRESS Image source: Sri Lanka Weekly Head of the Anuradhapura Police narcotic unit caught Divaina, Lankadeepa, Ada, Mawbima, Dinamina A Police Inspector attached to the Anuradhapura Divisional Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested yesterday (18th) for aiding and abetting a drug racket. Police Media Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ajith Rohana speaking to News 1st stated that five mobile phones and SIM cards were recovered from the possession of the Police Inspector. Eight at the MoH test Rs.70 million found in the positive for COVID-19 bank account of the Lankadeepa, Mawbima https://mailchi.mp/4795440e58bf/frontpage-vol07-no-11-daily-delivery-of-political-summaries 3/6 1/29/2021 FrontPage, Vol.07, No. 11 - Daily Delivery of Political Summaries 'Facebook extremist' Eight individuals attached to the Ministry Lankadeepa, Divaina, Dinamina of Health (MoH) have tested positive for COVID-19. Accordigngly, 74 individuals of The Criminal Investigation Department the MoH have been placed under self- (CID) revealed that transactions worth quarantine. Moreover, three units of the around Rs. 70 million was made from the ministry have been temporarily shut bank account of an individual, who was down. arrested for spreading extremist content on Facebook. The CID stated that further investigations will be made into the matter. SJB requests for AG informs parliament that Ramanayake to be brought Ramanayake’s MP post is to parliament vacant Lankadeepa, Divaina, Ada, Mawbima Mawbima, Dinamina, Aruna The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera yesterday (18th) requested the Speaker to informed the General Secretary of allow SJB MP Ranjan Ramanayake to Parliament that the MP post held by attend parliamentary sessions. Chief Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ranjan Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella and Ramanayake has been made vacant Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) MP M.A. following his recent imprisonment. Sumanthiran also backed the request. THE TAMIL PRESS Image source: Tamil Guardian https://mailchi.mp/4795440e58bf/frontpage-vol07-no-11-daily-delivery-of-political-summaries 4/6 1/29/2021 FrontPage, Vol.07, No. 11 - Daily Delivery of Political Summaries Archaeological excavation begins at Kurunthurmalai; trishul of Hindu temple removed Thinakkural, Virakesari The already existing trishul of Lord Shiva’s temple was removed and thrown away, and a Buddhas statue was placed at Kurunthurmalai in Mullaitivu. Moreover, State Minister of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts Promotion Vidura Wickramanayaka commenced archaeological excavation amidst a large military presence. “Military training for the “SLPP’s proposal is ready” – public: Prof. Peiris Government expresses its Thinakkural, Virakesari fascistic move” – Opposition Minister of Education Prof. G. L. Peiris Virakesari, stated that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)’s proposal has been prepared and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP will be submitted to the expert committee Manusha Nanayakkara stated that the appointed for the formulation of the new government, which is attempting to constitution. He added that the new control freedom of speech, has now taken constitution will be formulated by the end initial steps to establish a fascistic military of this year. rule by proposing military training for those above the age of 18. “Airports will be opened for “Our activities will proceed tourism on January 21” – in Geneva as planned” – Ranatunga Senathirajah Thinakaran Thinakaran Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga Leader of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi stated that all arrangements have been (ITAK) Mavai Senathirajah stated that the finalised to reopen the country to tourists Tamil political parties will proceed with from Thursday (January 21) abiding strict their move to work together in Geneva as health guidelines. Steps have also been planned. He added that he will not taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 comment on the appointment of a from tourists to locals and vice versa. 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