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Transparency International Sri Lanka requests all candidates running for the presidency to disclose their assets and liabilities and demonstrate their personal commitment to transparency.They point out that since Sri Lankans have given a clear message that they will no longer accept corrupt leaders, it is important to publicize assets and liabilities to show the public their commitment to transparency and accountability.Transparency International Sri Lanka further calls for the change that the country needs by paying attention to the people’s demand for a clean political culture.

By now, the activities of the Parliament have started and accordingly the process of accepting the nominations has started.Accordingly, the opposition leader proposed the name of Dallas Alahapperuma as the first nomination and it was confirmed by the president of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna GL Peiris.Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe was proposed by House leader Dinesh Gunawardena as the second nomination, which was seconded by Manusha Nanayakkara.As the third nomination, Vijitha Herath of Janatha Vimukti Peramuna proposed its leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and it was confirmed by its Member of Parliament Harini Amaratunga.Accordingly, Ranil Wickramasinghe, Dallas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara…

Pakistan has a target of 342 runs to win the first Test match against Sri Lanka.The Sri Lankan team, which played the second innings of the match, scored only 337 runs on the fourth day of the match today.Dinesh Chandimal scored an unbeaten 94 runs and Prahat Jayasuriya was dismissed for four runs as the last wicket of the innings.Kusal Mendis scored 76 runs and Oshadha Fernando scored 64 runs for Sri Lanka innings.

The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss a fundamental rights petition filed requesting an order to revoke Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s position as a Member of Parliament.This order has been given by the three-member Supreme Court bench comprising of Gamini Amarasekara, Shiran Gunaratne and Janak de Silva.The petition was submitted by Mr. Nagananda Kodithuvakku, the secretary of the Praideh Peramuna.Announcing the verdict, the bench noted that the petition was rejected by accepting the objections presented by the lawyers who appeared for the respondent.

The National Transport Commission has decided to reduce bus fares by 2.23 percent from midnight today. Accordingly, it is reported that the new minimum fee is 38 rupees.

Representatives of the Galle Face protest campaign met Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa for a discussion at the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo today. Speaking to reporters, the representatives said that the key demand of the Galle Face protest campaign was for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and their government to resign. “We met the Opposition Leader today to discuss the measures that could be taken in this regard,” they said. They further said MP Premadasa was also informed that any government elected going forward must adhere to the Action Plan that has been presented by the representatives of the Galle Face protest campaign.Commenting…

Leader of the JVP, Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that he’s willing to withdraw from contesting for the Presidency if all parties get together and agree to nominate 2 MPs for the Presidency and Premiership, who do not have aspirations of holding these positions in the long run.He further said they they are also willing to accept responsibilities in an upcoming interim government, if the condition to nominate 2 such MPs for President and Prime Minister as well as agree on the short term action plan to stabilize the country in a short period and go for fresh elections as soon…

Former Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake, who has been imprisoned for contempt of court, was brought before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court this morning.He has been brought for a legal matter at a time when news is spreading that Ranjan Ramanayake will be granted presidential pardon.It is reported that the Acting President has instructed the Minister of Justice to prepare the arrangements for his release.

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued declaring a State of Emergency islandwide from today.The State of Emergency gives the Police and the security forces power to arbitrarily arrest and detain people

A shipment of 95 Octane petrol arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the 13th of July, Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) Managing Director, Manoj Gupta confirmed.In a Twitter message, he said that LIOC will shortly commence the distribution of 95 Octane Petrol to its fuel stations from its Trincomalee Terminal.Manoj Gupta further said that 02 million liters of Petrol will also be distributed today in 125 bowsers from the Trincomalee Terminal.He said the LIOC is determined to release maximum supplies, adding that operations at its Trincomalee Terminal have continued incessantly