Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe with US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage in Washington on Monday. Ministers Milinda Moragoda and Tyronne Fernando were also present. - Picture by Sudath Silva.

President removes three ministers

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga yesterday removed the portfolios of Defence, Interior and Mass Communication from Ministers Tilak Marapana, John Amaratunga and Imthiaz Bakeer Markar.
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Deliberate and opportunistic act

I will ensure people's mandate is implemented - PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a strong reaction to the step taken by the President to remove three Cabinet Ministers from Office said his Government will not allow this desperate and irresponsible attempt to undermine the peace process and the economic dividend of the people.
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I took over ministries in the interest of national security - President

Addressing the Nation, President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga last night said she was compelled to take over three vital Ministries in the interest of national security.
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Cabinet disregards Presidential decision

The Cabinet of Ministers, at an Emergency Meeting held yesterday afternoon spanning over five hours in the aftermath of the President's decision to remove the portfolios of three Ministers, has decided to disregard the decision, a senior Cabinet Minister told the Daily News late last night.
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