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Buddhist and Pali University suspends lecturer Sumanasara Thera!

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1 year ago

December 23, 2022

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The Buddhist and Pali University has suspended its temporary lecturer Ethkandure Sumanasara Thera until the completion of formal disciplinary investigations into his alleged misconduct.

Dereliction of duty, misconduct, bringing dishonour to the university, indecent behavior, abusing the power of the position to travel abroad are among the charges levelled against the Thera.

Among the allegations is the accusation of bringing dishonour to the university as Sumanasara Thera has been named as a co-defendant in a divorce case filed under 3063 D in the Kaduwela District Court.

Accordingly, university sources say that disciplinary investigations are being carried out in relation to eleven allegations.

Sumanasara Thera also contributes to a television programme titled “a successful family life” where he gives advice to the people.

Alleging that Lecturer Thera is having an affair with his wife, a Dayaka Sabha member of his temple has filed a lawsuit to divorce his wife demanding compensation of 250 million rupees from the Thera.

The plaintiff has submitted video evidence to the court showing how the Thera had kept his wife at two houses.

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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8 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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13 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.