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Court issues injunction order over SJB’s National List

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1 month ago

December 12, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).

After considering a plaint filed by SLMC leader MP Rauff Hakeem, Colombo Additional District Judge Chamari Weerasuriya issued this order on the SJB’s General Secretary, Ranjith Madduma Bandara.

Petitioner Rauff Hakeem claims that the SLMC, led by him, supported SJB’s presidential candidate, Sajith Premadasa, during the 2024 Presidential Election.

He also stated that during the 2024 General Election, his party entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SJB regarding the contesting of the General Election, on October 10.

Accordingly, the plaint states that the SJB agreed to appoint SLMC’s General Secretary Nizam Kariapper as a National List MP.

According to the MoU, it was mentioned that regardless of the number of National List seats the SJB secured, it is obligated to give one of those seats to the SLMC.

Rauff Hakeem further claims that the General Secretary of SJB has failed to submit names for the remaining four National List seats and requests the court to rule that this is in violation of the agreement made with his party.

(adaderana.lk)

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SJB appoints committee for talks on working together with UNP

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4 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.

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China pledges to back sovereignty, territorial integrity & independence of SL (Video)

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4 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

This statement was made during a meeting between President Anura Kumar Disanayake and Zhao Leji, which took place earlier today (Jan. 16) as part of President Disanayake’s four-day official visit to China.

During the meeting, Chairman Zhao warmly welcomed President Disanayake, further emphasizing that working with Sri Lanka in a continuous and cooperative manner is a key expectation of the Chinese National People’s Congress.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism – Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Ambassador to China – Majintha Jayesinghe, were also present at the event.

(President’s Media Division)

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SL President holds talks with globally renowned Chinese companies (Pics)

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4 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment forum organized by both public and private sector entities in China.

Among the prominent companies involved in these discussions were the China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC Group), Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (MCC), Huawei and BYD Auto.

President Disanayake highlighted the investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka and assured these corporations that the government is committed to providing all necessary facilities and support to investors to foster a business-friendly environment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also participated in these significant engagements.

(President’s Media Division)