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Govt shelves plan to impeach CA President as he announces retirement

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The government is reportedly planning to bring an impeachment motion after Court of Appeal (CA) Chairman Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne submitted his pension letters to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Justice Karunaratne, who turns 63 on June 16, will step down from his duties in the CA effective February 1. 

The government now plans to appoint a senior CA judge to serve as acting CA President until his official retirement.

Meanwhile, the ceremonial sittings for newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal are scheduled for this week. 

The Supreme Court will welcome Jstices Sobhitha Rajakaruna, Menaka Wijesundera, Sampath Abayakoon, and Sampath Wijeratne on Wednesday, while Justices Sarath Dissanayake and Pradeep Hettiarachchi will be introduced at the CA on Tuesday.

The Attorney General’s Department has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s decision to overlook its nomination for the Supreme Court vacancies, signaling growing tensions within the department.

Several retirements, including those of Chief Justice Murdu Fernando and CA President Karunaratne, are expected this year, prompting ongoing discussions about judicial appointments and succession.

Source – The Sunday Times

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Main suspect of Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder, arrested

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The suspected gunman behind today’s (Feb. 18) murder of “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” has been arrested, reports say.

According to reports, he has been arrested in the Palaviya area in Puttalam by the Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel, while fleeing in a van.

The arrested suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Mohamed Azman Sheriffdeen.

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Middeniya shooting : Death toll rises to 3 (Update)

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The death toll in the Middeniya shooting incident has risen to three, as the 9-year-old son of the 39-year-old victim has also succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at  hospital, police has confirmed.

( Previous news 2025 February 19 – 7.29.a.m.)


Father & daughter killed in Middeniya shooting, son injured

A 39-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter were killed in a shooting incident near the Kadewatta Junction in Middeniya on Tuesday night (18). 

The man, a resident of Galpotta, was traveling on a motorcycle with his son and daughter when unidentified individuals opened fire at around 10:15 p.m.

The father died on the spot, while his son and daughter were rushed to Embilipitiya and Tangalle hospitals with critical injuries. 

Tragically, the six-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries shortly after receiving treatment at Tangalle Hospital.

Police suspect a T-56 assault rifle was used in the attack and have launched an investigation to apprehend the suspects.  

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NPP to meet EC today

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Leaders of the National People’s Power (NPP) are to meet the Election Commission (EC) today (Feb. 19) to discuss preparations for the upcoming Local Government elections, reports say.
According to reports, the NPP team is to be led by the party secretary – Nihal Abeysinghe.

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