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Court vacates enjoining order against Capri Club

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4 weeks ago

February 26, 2023

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The District Court of Colombo on Thursday vacated the ex-parte enjoining order it issued against Capri Club situated in Colombo.
Additional District Judge Chandani Dias also refused to issue an interim injunction against the Trustees of the Club.
Accordingly, the enjoining order issued against Messrs Eddie Wijesuriya, Razik Zarook PC and Hiran Soyza, said to be the Trustees of the Capri Club, and which prevented the Club from conducting business, was dissolved in a 12-page order by the judge.
The Defendants took up the position that they are not the Trustees of Capri Club and as such they had no authority to suspend the operations of the Club. The Plaintiff has obtained the original enjoining order on the basis that the Capri Club premises was owned by Laxman Gunasekera, and after the demise of Laxman Gunasekera his heirs Anusha Gunasekera and other heirs have inherited the property by means of a Testamentary case.
The Defendants, however, argued that the Club premises were owned by the late Seetha Damayanthi Corea who had bequeathed the property to a trust that was created by her in her name for her daughter, and others. The Defendants have also charged the Plaintiff for Contempt on the basis of a false affidavit asserting that the property of the Capri Club was owned by Laxman Gunasekera when in fact it was owned by the Seetha Damayanthi Corea Trust.
Defendants Eddie Wijesuriya, Razik Zarook and Hiran Soyza were represented by Upul Jayasuriya PC, Sandamal Rajapaksha instructed by Razmara Associates.
(sundaytimes.lk)

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Dhananjaya denies claims on refusal to bat at No. 7

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18 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has refuted claims that he refused to bat at No. 07 position in tomorrow’s ODI match against New Zealand.

Tweeting, he said: “The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 07 during tomorrow’s game is false, and I wish to state that I am a player who always stands with the team”.

The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 7 during tomorrow's game is false, and I wish to state that I am a player who always stands with the team.
— Dhananjaya De Silva (@dds75official) March 24, 2023

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Ensure safety of Saliya Peiris – BASL

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24 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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In a letter to the Inspector General of Police, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested the police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the BASL President – Saliya Pieris.

The letter to the IGP relates to the protest that took place opposite the chamber of Saliya Pieris PC.

view the said protest seriously hinders his right to represent a client, a professional right which has been safeguarded by law,” the BASL said.

“Therefore, we strongly demand that you take action to ensure that Mr. Peiris’s professional duties as an Attorney-at-law, are not hindered and to ensure his safety,” the BASL added.

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Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Shanghai

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30 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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A Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Exhibition was held at The St. Regis Hotel in Shanghai between 22 to 23 March 2023 with the participation of Zam Gems Sri Lanka under the patronage of Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai.

At the exhibition, Sri Lankan gems which included blue sapphires, pink sapphires (rubies), Alexandrite and Cat’s-eye Chrysoberyl were displayed. In addition, a variety of jewellery including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets which were crafted using above mentioned Sri Lankan gems and stones were also exhibited.

The Chairman of Shanghai Jade and Gem Exchange Simon Chan participated in the event with his team of officials and reputed Chinese buyers. In addition, many other buyers across China, Gem and Jewellery traders, gem collectors, members of Shanghai Diplomatic Corp, expatriates as well as other interested parties and visitors were present at the event.

Further, the Consulate used this opportunity to promote Sri Lanka tourism by displaying and distributing Sri Lanka tourism brochures among prospective gem buyers, members of Diplomatic Corp and visitors while responding to tourism related queries.

This event, which was the 01st Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Shanghai in the aftermath of the opening up of Chinese borders (ending months long Covid-19 restrictions), proved to be a huge success.