Vasantha Samarasinghe
Vasantha Samarasinghe is a prominent Sri Lankan politician who serves as the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development. He has been actively involved in policy-making and governance related to food security and agricultural development in the country. Recently, he was in the news for leading discussions on the allocation of loans to rice mill owners and ensuring that these funds are utilized appropriately for purchasing rice, amidst concerns that some mill owners were diverting the loans for other purposes.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sri Lanka | 10 | 6.20 | 0.92% | +70% | 21,413,249 | 335,817 | $84,000 | 1,317$ |
| Totals | 10 | 21,413,249 | 335,817 | $84,000 | 1,317$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Vasantha Samarasinghe is involved in a case regarding a fraudulent deed related to a property owned by the National Works Institute.
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Sri Lanka:
Vasantha Samarasinghe is involved in a case regarding a fraudulent land deal.
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Sri Lanka:
Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe stated in Parliament that all companies must disclose their ultimate beneficiaries within six months.
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Sri Lanka:
Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe stated in Parliament that all companies must disclose their ultimate beneficiaries within six months.
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Sri Lanka:
Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe stated that a state company will be established to consolidate 18 economic centers.
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Sri Lanka:
Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe stated that a state company will be established to consolidate 18 economic centers.
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Sri Lanka:
Vasantha Samarasinghe mentioned the disappearance of 398 million in the Western Province.
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Sri Lanka:
Vasantha Samarasinghe mentioned the risks of depositors losing their money due to fraudulent financial institutions.
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Sri Lanka:
Vasantha Samarasinghe mentioned the risks of depositors losing their money due to fraudulent financial institutions.
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Sri Lanka:
Vasantha Samarasinghe stated in Parliament that action will be taken against illegal financial institutions established under the name of cooperatives.
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