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The President has issued a directive to immediately halt the implementation of new wind power projects on Mannar Island without the explicit consent of local residents, despite the region being designated as a high-potential area for renewable energy expansion. This decision, communicated to the Cabinet by the Minister of Power and subsequently approved, reportedly stems from environmental and social concerns raised by the community.

The opposition groups have achieved a resounding victory in the election for representatives of the Deniyaya Kotapola Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society, widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka's largest multi-service cooperatives, thereby consolidating their power.

The National People's Power (NPP) government has reportedly decided to temporarily withdraw three major legislative drafts that it planned to present to Parliament, following strong public opposition.

The Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port development project, intended to proceed...

A representative motion has been put forward at the Kurunegala Municipal Council to recover Rs. 3.75 million from Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Namal Karunaratne. The motion was presented by Sumedha Arunashantha, the Opposition Leader of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya.

As Sri Lanka's opposition gears up for a major rally on the 21st in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa declared, "On the 21st, we are ready to show the government the strength of the opposition."