Comply with SC decision on IGP; AG tells Speaker

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4 months ago

August 5, 2024

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The Attorney General has informed the Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, to comply with the recent Supreme Court decision concerning the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The move comes after the Speaker sought advice from the Attorney General’s office in response to the ongoing matter.

The Attorney General’s Department has taken steps to prepare a comprehensive advisory report related to the IGP issue.

The report aims to guide the Speaker on how to proceed in light of the recent legal developments.

However, Speaker Abeywardena has made it clear that he will not engage in discussions with the Chief Justice regarding the matter.

According to him, there is no legal basis for such discussions, and he will not enter into negotiations on the matter.

The Supreme Court recently issued an interim injunction preventing Deshbandu Tennakoon from serving as the Inspector General of Police.

In response, the President has called for dialogue between the Chief Justice and the Speaker to resolve the issue promptly.

(News1st)

(This story, originally published by News 1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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2 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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2 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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1 day ago

December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.