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Harin, Manusha’s appointments violate election laws – Anura Kumara

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1 month ago

August 19, 2024

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Appointment of former Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara as Presidential advisors is in violation of election laws, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

He told a news conference that the Elections Commission has issued a circular preventing new appointments during the election period and that the said appointments have been made while violating the circular.

Dissanayake said President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Harin and Manusha as advisors to their previous Ministries and said that this allows them to intervene in the activities of these Ministries, entertain perks and privileges such as vehicles and funds.

He said the entire UNP camp is entertained by state funds where UNPers such as Akila Viraj, Sagala Ratnayake, Ashu Marasinghe etc. have been given advisory posts and Navin Dissanayake was appointed as a Governor.

Dissanayake said the President was misusing state resources and funds for his election campaign while violating election laws and that the Election Commission has been unable to stop that.

(dailymirror.lk)
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Around 500 apparel factory workers hospitalized due to food poisoning

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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Around 500 workers at a privately owned apparel factory in Bakamoona, Polonnaruwa have been hospitalised over food poisoning, reports say.
According to reports, the employees have fallen ill after consuming food provided by the factory.

However, they are not in critical condition and are being treated at the Bakamoona and Atthanakadawala Hospitals.

(Source : Aruna)

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HC freezes 2 luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The two luxury apartments had allegedly been purchased for Rs. 80 million and Rs. 65 million.

The order was issued today (19) by Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne after considering a request from the Bribery Commission.

The Bribery Commission informed the court that Mr. Ramith Rambukwella had purchased two apartments from an apartment complex located in Colpetty for Rs. 80 million and Rs. 65 million respectively.

The commission requested the court today to issue an order to prohibit the property from being used or accessed as an investigation is being carried out in this regard, as part of an investigation against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The High Court Judge, who considered the request, issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments until December 19.

(adaderana.lk)

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Schools closed islandwide tomorrow

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4 hours ago

September 19, 2024

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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the island will be closed tomorrow (Sep. 20) before reopening on Sep. 23.

Additionally, schools designated as polling stations are required to be handed over to the respective Grama Niladhari officials today, following the conclusion of school hours.