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LG polls was announced legally – Elections chief

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2 years ago

February 23, 2023

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The Chairman of the National Election Attorney Nimal Punchihewa said the Local Government Election was called for legally as per the country’s constitutions and the election law.

He told News 1st on Thursday (23) that all members of the National Election Commission consented to the Local Government Election Process.

He said that given that funds were not being provided to continue with the election process, the National Election Commission will meet on Friday (24) to reach a final decision on the Local Government Election 2023.

The statement came from the Elections Chief after Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament on Thursday (23) that the country’s National Election Commission has not legally called for an election, and there are no funds to conduct an election.

Commenting on the debate requested by the opposition on postponing the election, the President said there is no election for one to be postponed.

The President said the proposed Parliament Select Committee must be appointed to inquire into the Election Commission and the Local Government Election.

(newsfirst.lk)

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Krrish case : Another judge recuses (Update)

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13 minutes ago

March 27, 2025

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Another High Court Judge appointed to hear the case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) – MP Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, has recused himself.

This time, it was High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka who had announced his recusal.

Earlier today (March 27), Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne announced his recusal from the case.

(Previous news 2025 March 27 – 11.20.a.m.)

High Court judge recuses from ‘Krrish Case’

Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (March 27) recused himself from the ongoing ‘Krrish’ case.

The case is filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krrish transaction.

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Colombo Stamp Show begins today

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1 hour ago

March 27, 2025

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The Colombo Stamp Show takes place from today (March 27) until March 29th at Philatelic Bureau premises, Colombo 10.

The event is organized by the Philatelic Bureau, Department of Posts.

According to that department, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of philatelic items, including local and international vintage stamps, first-day covers, commemorative postcards, as well as rare coins and currency notes.

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Special notice for Lankans in S. Korea

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2 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has urged Sri Lankan nationals living in the country to remain vigilant over the wildfires originated in Central Uiseong County.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankans to refrain from visiting the affected areas, as possible.

They have also been requested not to use flammable products such as barbecue equipment.

Sri Lankans facing any emergency or distress due to the wildfires have been urged to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy via the following hotlines;

(+82-2) 735 2966
(+82-2) 735 2967
(+82-2) 794 2968