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Legality of liquor licences issued before Prez Poll challenged in SC

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A Fundamental Rights petition was filed before the Supreme Court yesterday, challenging the legality of the issuance of various liquor licences intended to support the election campaign of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the Presidential Election 2024.

The petitioners Chamara Sampath Abeysekara and Narayanan Ravichandran who carrying on a business of selling liquor at a wine store in Kundasale and an individual who has sought an application form for a Liquor License in Kandy respectively filed this petition challenging the authorities decision to issue these liquor licenses intended to support the election campaign of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

The petitioners are seeking an Interim Order staying the operation of all liquor licences issued between the declaration of the Presidential Election and the date of the Presidential Election, from July 27, 2024 to September 21, 2024.

The petitioners stated that former Commissioner General of the Excise M.J.Gunasiri and two other officers had issued these liquor licences with the intention to support Ranil Wickremesinghe during the Presidential Election, either directly or indirectly.

The Petitioners stated that despite the prevailing circumstances, the respondents including the Excise Commissioner General had issued liquor licences in large quantities even after the announcement of the Presidential Election 2024. They stated that a substantial number of liquor licenses have been issued to the political and business associates.

This petition had been filed through attorney Manjula Balasooriya.

(dailynews.lk)

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Legendary actress Malani Fonseka passes away

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Veteran Actress Malini Fonseka, widely revered as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” passed away this morning (May 24) at the age of 78 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

Born on April 30, 1947, in Kelaniya as Wanni Arachchige Malani Senehelatha Fonseka, she later rose to fame in Sri Lankan cinema under the name Malani Fonseka.

Fonseka began her acting career on stage in 1963 and made her cinematic debut in 1968 with the film Punchi Baba.

She won the Most Popular Actress award in 1973 and has received numerous accolades, including the President’s Award, Sarasavi Award, OCIC Award, and Sumathi Award, with several honors for Best Actress.

Plays such as Nidhanaya, Bambaru Awitha, Wekande Walawwa, Aradhana, and Ammawarune are regarded as outstanding works that showcased the acting talents of Malani Fonseka.

Beyond her artistic achievements, she entered politics in 2010 and served as a National List Member of Parliament until 2015.

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

  • Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
  • Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
  • Kaduwela
  • Battaramulla
  • Kolonnawa
  • Kotikawatta
  • Mulleriyawa
  • IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
  • Maharagama
  • Dehiwala
  • Mount Lavinia
  • Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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