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EC to write to President seeking solution to IGP issue

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The National Election Commission says it reached a decision to direct a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe asking him to solve the issue that has arisen regarding the post of Inspector General of Police as soon as possible.

The decision was reached when the commission convened on Tuesday (30).

The National Election Commission convened at 9.30 this morning and the meeting ended at 3.30pm.

The commission is set to convene once again on Wednesday (31).

The Attorney General’s Department said it commenced reviewing matters related to the issues that have arisen with regard to the post of IGP.

The review is conducted by a panel of four legal experts with specialized knowledge of the Constitution.

The Attorney General’s Department said the matter is being reviewed after considering a letter sent by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, seeking advice on the matter.

The Attorney General’s Department said after the review is completed, measures will be taken to direct the Attorney General’s recommendations to the Speaker, promptly.

(News1st)

(This story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile,  efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).

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2 NPP members at Weligama PS go missing (Video)

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Tensions erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) after 02 National Peoples’ Power (NPP) members were reportedly abducted.

The incident had occurred just before a scheduled vote to elect a new chairman.

The members, who were en route to attend the session, have reportedly gone missing, prompting the suspension of proceedings.

It has been proposed to proceed the council session if the missing members arrive.

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