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Dhammika to be appointed as SLPP National Organizer?

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December 18, 2023

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A group of active SLPPers have urged prominent businessman – Dhammika Perara to be appointed as the National Organizer of the party, reports say.

They have pointed out that Mr. Perera is the most suitable candidate for the post, which has now become vacated after Basil Rajapaksa. According to SLPP’s new Constitution, all its office bearers have to be newly appointed.

The SLPPers have also pointed out that Mr. Perera is also well known even in the grassroot levels and it would be instrumental in appointing someone to the post who has the full backing of Basil Rajapaksa, who is known as the ‘vote machine’ of the SLPP. In addition, Mr. Perera has also actively contributed to education through the ‘DP Education’ initiative, impacting over 1.5 million school children in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, the ‘Aruna’ reports that the SLPP has decided to appoint the party’s next presidential candidate to the vacant National Organizer post.

Also, ‘Lanka News Web’ has reported it has been decided that MP Dhammika Perera will be presented as the SLPP candidate at the upcoming presidential election.

The SLPP Executive Committee had met last Saturday (Dec. 16) at the residence of party leader – Mahinda Rajapaksa, to appoint the new office bearers.

At the meeting, Attorney-At-Law Sagara Kariyawasam was appointed as the General Secretary, while Minister Pavithra Devi Wanniarachchi and Ven. Uthurawala Dhammarathana Thera were appointed as Treasurer and Chairman respectively. 25 members were also appointed to its politburo.

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

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Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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