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Court dismisses 60 challenging petitions

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3 weeks ago

April 22, 2025

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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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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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7 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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8 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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