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FR against Lyca Group media acquisitions : Leave to proceed granted

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4 weeks ago

March 27, 2025

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The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights (FR) Petition filed challenging Lyca Group’s acquisition of over 11 media institutions and broadcasting licenses.

The FR petition, filed by social activist Jamuni Kamantha Thushara, was taken up for consideration today.

The petitioner claims that the Lyca Group has violated the law of Sri Lanka in acquiring the 11+ media and broadcasting licenses, including the licenses formerly owned by EAP Group, pointing out serious national security threats.

The Supreme Court bench, comprising of Justice Janak de Silva, Justice Menaka Wijesundara, and Justice Sampath Abeyakoon, granted leave to proceed with the FR petition.

President’s Counsel Uditha Egalahewa with Attorney-at-Law N.K.Ashokbharan appeared for the petitioner.

Former Attorney General (Retired) Sanjay Rajaratnam, President’s Counsel Shavendra Fernando, President’s Counsel Chandaka Jayasundara, and President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris appeared for several Respondents.

Additional Solicitor General Sumathi Dharmawardhana with Additional Solicitor General Viveka Siriwardena appeared for the State parties.

The petition is fixed for argument on 2nd December 2025.

(newswire.lk)

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‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor’s mother passes away

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9 minutes ago

April 22, 2025

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We solemnly announce the passing of Mrs. Pushpa Ranjani Liyanage, cherished wife of late Milk Board manager – Mr. L.S. Rodrigo and the beloved mother of ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ Chief Editor – Mr. Kelum Shivantha.

Remains will lie at Supreme Rest Funeral Parlour, Kelanimulla from 11.00am to 10.30pm on April 23 and on April 24 morning.

Final rites will be held at the Pilapitiya Cemetery crematorium on April 24 at 3.00 pm.

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Country has sufficient insulin stocks – Nalinda

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15 minutes ago

April 22, 2025

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Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that the government has already distributed sufficient insulin stocks for the next four months.

Therefore, he urged the public not to have any unnecessary fears over the matter.

Speaking earlier today (April 22) during the weekly Cabinet briefing, he assured that there is enough insulin available in the country until September this year.
He added that measures are taken to maintain medicine stocks sufficient for a period of four to six months to prevent any shortages.

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Weather advisory for severe lightning & heavy rain

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4 hours ago

April 22, 2025

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The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong lightning and heavy rain in several parts of the country, effective until 11:00 pm today (April 22).

Thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning are expected this evening and tonight in the Eastern, Uva, Central, and Northern provinces, as well as in the Hambantota and Polonnaruwa districts.

Temporary strong winds may also occur during these storms.

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