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Former Member of Parliament Harin Fernando officially assumed duties as the Deputy General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) yesterday (10th), marking the launch of a series of new political and organizational programs aimed at revitalizing the party and building a united opposition against the current government.

Two recent incidents have cast a shadow over the National People's Power's (NPP) commitment to disciplinary governance and its carefully cultivated public image. The first involves the son of the Matara Pradeshiya Sabha's Deputy Chairman, an NPP-controlled council, who was remanded until the 17th of this month for allegedly assaulting a school student.

A massive debate has erupted over the government's financial discipline after former Minister Chandima Weerakkody alleged that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is now traveling in a luxury Mercedes-Benz Maybach, valued at approximately one billion rupees, at a time of severe economic crisis and vehicle import restrictions.

Disna Niranjala Kumari, a National People's Power (NPP) Councilor for the Peliyagoda Urban Council, has resigned from her position after her husband and son were arrested on drug charges. The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) announced her resignation, stating that Ms. Kumari was deeply shocked by the incident. Her decision was made in support of legal proceedings and to contribute to the "Malimawa's" program for establishing a positive political culture in the country. She has submitted her letter of resignation to the Gampaha District Returning Officer.

Pradeep Nilanga Dela was re-elected as the Diyawadana Nilame (lay custodian) of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy for a third term, following a landslide victory in a recent election. His term of office will be 10 years.

Former Member of Parliament Harin Fernando officially assumed duties as the Deputy General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) yesterday (10th), marking the launch of a series of new political and organizational programs aimed at revitalizing the party and building a united opposition against the current government.