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“Cabinet’s decision to call new LG polls will gain full support”

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Chairman of the Freedom People’s Congress and Executive Committee Member of Samagi Jana Sandhanaya Dullas Alahapperuma has expressed strong criticism against the decision to annul the nominations for the local government elections, initially called 22 months ago, and to schedule new elections.

Alahapperuma stated that the Cabinet’s decision to annul the nominations for the local government elections, called 22 months ago, and to call for new elections will receive the support of all political parties and the public.

In a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Alahapperuma condemned former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to postpone the local government elections in January 2023. He emphasized that the delay resulted in the loss of over Rs. 720 million of public funds, money which he clarified was taxpayer money, not the personal wealth of politicians.

The letter was also sent to the Opposition Leader, all Members of Parliament, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, and the leaders of all political parties.

Alahapperuma expressed his belief that former President Wickremesinghe, by insulting the Election Commission and its Commissioners who decided to hold the elections, and by humiliating the Supreme Court, had confirmed his involvement in a political conspiracy.

He further criticized the decision to delay the elections, describing it as a clear case of collective corruption and political and economic crimes carried out in broad daylight.

Alahapperuma also pointed out that the delay in holding the elections, alongside other political scandals such as the bond scam, sugar scam, and visa issue, should be viewed as part of a larger pattern of political misconduct.

He stressed that those responsible for these actions must face severe punishment, regardless of their political privileges granted by the Constitution.

Dullas Alahapperuma also called on the current President to take decisive action against the perpetrators of these economic crimes and expressed hope that the people’s expectations would be fulfilled through a new election date.

(News1st)

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CID probing into ex-President Ranil’s overseas trips

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (June 24) that it has launched an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure as president.

The CID reported the facts to the court and stated that the investigation is being conducted under the Public Property Act.

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Nelumwewa hot springs to be boosted as tourist destination

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As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, a development project has been proposed to enhance the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with the aim of promoting it as a tourist attraction.

A discussion regarding the proposed development was held this morning (June 24) at the site, followed by a field inspection.

Until now, the hot springs area has not been adequately developed, leading to a diminished interest from both local and international tourists.

During the discussion, attention was drawn to the importance of developing the Nelumwewa hot springs, the site’s tourism and scientific potential and its current condition.

Proposals currently being evaluated involve enhancing forest cover in the surrounding area, beautifying the island adjacent to the hot springs and building a bridge from the mainland to the island to facilitate better access for visitors.

Among those present were Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath, Chairman of the Welikanda Pradeshiya Sabha, D.W. Wasantha, retired hydrologist Prof. Dharma Gunawardena of the University of Peradeniya and officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, the Mahaweli Authority, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat and several other institutions.

(President’s Media Division)

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22 Oluwil university students suspended over ragging

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A group of 22 students from Oluwil University have been suspended for allegedly ragging first-year students, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.M. Junaideen said.

The university’s Registrar, M.I. Naufer, stated that a special committee made up of university professors has been appointed to carry out a formal investigation into the incident.

According to preliminary reports, a group of second-year students from the Engineering Faculty were involved in ragging several first-year students. University authorities said strict disciplinary action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about ragging in universities, which remains a serious issue despite longstanding efforts to eliminate the practice from Sri Lanka’s higher education institutions.

(dailymirror.lk)

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