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Appeal Court issues order on 8 vaccines

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2 years ago

September 15, 2023

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The Court of Appeal has ordered the respondents including the Minister of Health to file objections to a petition filed seeking a writ order invalidating the registration of 8 types of vaccines manufactured by a local company.

The order was issued by the Appellate Court bench after considering the writ petitions filed by two activists of the United Human Rights Organization.

Accordingly, the court ordered Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the authorities of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) to file any objections related to the petition on October 2.

The petitioners said the NMRA has approved 8 types of vaccines manufactured by the local private company for anesthetics and brain-related diseases.

According to NMRA regulations, a vaccine should be subjected to a “supervision period” of six months before giving approval and registration. However, the petitioners pointed out that these regulations have not been followed when approving the vaccines.

Accordingly, the lawyer representing the petitioners made a request to give an early date to consider the petition in order to avoid the possible harm caused by the release of these vaccines to the market, the Ada Derana court reporter said.

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Tenders called for e-NIC project

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22 minutes ago

July 2, 2025

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The Ministry of Digital Economy Affairs in Sri Lanka has said that Tenders have been called from Indian companies to develop Sri Lanka’s new digital National Identity Card (e-NIC).

Deputy Minister – Eranga Weeraratne stated that a 04 month period will be given for this process.

The Deputy Minister added that the new digital NIC is expected to be issued by mid-2026.

In January, Weeraratne had clarified that the government has decided to cover half of this cost through assistance from India to meet the financial burden.

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Public consultation on renewable energy sector kicks off today

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37 minutes ago

July 2, 2025

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that a public consultation will be held today (July 02) to identify challenges faced by renewable energy developers in Sri Lanka.

The Commission stated that oral submissions from stakeholders will be gathered from 8.00 am – 4.00pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The public consultation is being held under the powers granted to the Commission by Section 17 of the Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission Act, No. 35 of 2002.

Meanwhile, President of the Solar E P C Association (SEPCA) – Dr. Shyam Pathiraja has said that many stakeholders are expected to present their views on the crisis in the renewable energy sector.

On a related note, National People’s Power (NPP) MP – Ravindra Bandara claimed that the current government has not imposed any restrictions on renewable energy production.

Entertainment

Court order issued against ‘Eh Yaye’ song

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1 hour ago

July 2, 2025

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The Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order, preventing popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin (DJ Mass) from performing, reproducing and distributing the song ‘Eh Yaye’.

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Priyantha Fernando issued the order after the Plaint filed under the Intellectual Property Act by popular singer Corrine Almeida.

The case also alleges that the musical composition and the lyrics of the song ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the song ‘Api Natamu’.

Naming Willis and DJ Mass as defendants, the plaintiff Corrine Almeida had also stated that she is the owner of the copyright and economic rights to the musical composition and lyrics of her song titled “Api Natamu”.

The plaintiff instituted action in terms of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 alleging that the musical composition and the lyrics of ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the ‘Api Natamu’ song.

(Source : Dailymirror.lk)