I never delayed an election during my time – MR

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1 year ago

February 25, 2023

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Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said it is the duty of the sitting President to hold the election.

However, he noted that if there are no funds with the state, an election cannot be held as well.

The Former President said that his party is ready for an election at any given moment.

Mahinda Rajapaksa said because he knew he would secure a win, he never delayed a single election during his time as the President.

He said the present government is uncertain if it would win or not, thus the election too is uncertain.

He said when an election is called for, it is possible to understand the pulse of the people.

Commenting on the IMF funds, he said the government should be able to secure the funds.

Speaking on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, the Former President said that 13A is something that is not necessary.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.

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Fox Hill crash : Arrested drivers bailed

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The two drivers of the race cars involved in the fatal crash during the ‘Fox Hill Super Cross 2024’ motorsport racing championship at Diyatalawa, have been granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court.

The two drivers were arrested while undergoing treatment in hospital on April 22 and were subsequently ordered to be held in remand custody by the Bandarawela Magistrate on the same day.

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Damitha Abeyratne & husband granted bail

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband were granted bail on the orders of the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (April 24).

Accordingly, the couple was released on a surety of Rs. 5 million each.

The actress and her spouse were arrested on April 04.

The Computer Crimes Division of the CID initiated an investigation into the alleged defrauding of Rs. 3 million by the couple on the promise of employment in South Korea. Subsequently, the CID informed the court that Abeyratne and her husband would be named as suspects of the relevant case.