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Complaint filed over Namal Rajapaksa’s law exam

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1 month ago

December 16, 2024

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A civil society representative today (Dec.16) has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) alleging that former minister Namal Rajapaksa received preferential treatment during a law examination 11 years ago.

The complaint was submitted by Chairman of the Citizen’s Movement Against Fraud, Corruption, and Waste – Jamuni Kamantha Thushara.

Speaking to the media afterwards, he said, “There is a witness who can testify that Namal Rajapaksa cheated on his Law College exam. Eleven years ago, a former student of the Law College attempted to report that Rajapaksa sat for the examination in a special air-conditioned room and received assistance from two lawyers to write the exam.”

Calling for a prompt CID investigation, Thushara further said, “If it is proven that Namal Rajapaksa’s law degree is fraudulent, the degree should be revoked immediately, and legal action must be taken against all officials involved.”

Meanwhile, on a X post, Namal Rajapaksa has refuted the above claims saying that it is only an attempt to tarnish his reputation and undermine the credibility of the Sri Lanka Law College.

“I am confident that the outcome of the inquiry on my so called preferential treatment during my Law exams will clear any misunderstandings, and I assure my full cooperation in the process. It is my firm belief that the truth will prevail, and the reputation of both myself and Sri Lanka Law College will be upheld,” he says.

Read in the news that there has been a complaint lodged with the Criminal Investigations Department alleging that I received preferential treatment during my law Examinations 11 years ago.

Such allegations which have been used only for political gains over the years just like…
— Namal Rajapaksa (@RajapaksaNamal) December 16, 2024

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Ministry to restore idle government vehicles

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20 minutes ago

January 17, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced plans to repair unused government vehicles currently stored in warehouses.

Minister Professor Chandana Abeyratne revealed that numerous vehicles belonging to various departments are idle and in poor condition. However, some of these vehicles can be repaired and reintroduced into service to address the shortage of functional vehicles that has been impacting government institutions.

The ministry plans to identify repairable vehicles, carry out necessary maintenance, and return them to operational use. Additionally, a special investigation will be conducted to ensure that government vehicles assigned to ministries and provincial councils are being utilized effectively and responsibly.

Source – News1st

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Writ petition against Mannar Wind Power Project fixed for May 23

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52 minutes ago

January 17, 2025

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A writ petition seeking an order to prevent authorities from issuing any permits or approvals for carrying out the wind power plant project on Mannar Island was yesterday fixed for May 23 by the Court of Appeal.

The petition was filed by the President of the Sri Lanka Green Organization, Sanka Chandima Abhayawardena. Counsel appearing on behalf of the Attorney General informed Court that several important applications related to the matter are scheduled to be called before the Supreme Court in March.

The Attorney General’s Department further stated that the Government has not yet made a final decision regarding the project. Taking these facts into consideration, Court of Appeal Judge S. U. B. Karalliyadde scheduled the petition for May 23.

The Petitioner stated that the Cabinet of Ministers of previous regime, has purportedly decided to award the Construction and operation of the Mannar Wind Power Project (Phase-II) in the Mannar Island to Adani Green Energy Sri Lanka Limited (AGESL), as a Build, Own and Operate (BOO) project for a period of 25 years.

(DailyNews)

(This story, originally published by DailyNews has not been edited by SLM staff)

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SJB appoints committee for talks on working together with UNP

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10 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved a proposal for discussions to work together with the United National Party (UNP).

Accordingly, a five-member committee, headed by SJB General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been appointed for the discussions.