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Malini didn’t die last week – Gammanpila

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4 days ago

May 28, 2025

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Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya – Udaya Gammanpila has claimed that the current government holds resentment toward the recently deceased screen legend Malini Fonseka for entering Parliament during the Mahinda Rajapaksa administration through the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA).

He made this statement at a media conference held at his party office in Pitakotte yesterday (May 27).

He stated that the National List was specifically created to bring individuals into Parliament who may not be able to win an election but are needed for lawmaking.

Gammanpila said that despite being appointed to Parliament via the National List as a mark of respect for her status as the queen of Sri Lankan Cinema, and not for campaigning for Mahinda Rajapaksa. He added that Malini Fonseka has been unfairly labeled a Rajapaksa loyalist by the government, leading to her humiliation in Parliament by resentful members.

Gammanpila added: “The truth is, Malini didn’t die last week. She died the moment her character was assassinated in Parliament, while she watched it live on TV. That’s when her true death occurred.”

He further stated that the government should have honored her properly after her death, but instead of state honours, only state patronage was provided, committing a historical wrong that cannot be corrected.

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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3 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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3 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.