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Court dismisses 60 challenging petitions

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The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed around 60 writ petitions filed by political parties and independent groups challenging the rejection of nomination papers for the Local Government (LG) Elections.

A two-judge bench comprising Acting President of the Court of Appeal Justice M.T. Mohammed Laffar and Justice K.P. Fernando delivered the order after taking up the petitions for hearing. The Court cited the petitioners’ failure to file their cases within the stipulated time period as the primary reason for dismissal.

These petitions had been filed by political parties and independent groups, including the United National Party and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress.

Justice Laffar observed that there is a problematic situation in the election law and stated that it would be more appropriate for the Legislature to address and rectify it. He further observed that the Government has already incurred a loss of approximately Rs. 30 million to Rs. 40 million due to delays in the election process resulting from this judicial action.

The Court further observed that this decision was made in light of the petitioners’ failure to institute legal action in a timely manner and to avoid unnecessary delays in the electoral process.

(dailynews.lk)

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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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