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MP Archchuna’s statements face suspension

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2 months ago

March 19, 2025

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Speaker of Parliament – Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (March 19) that live audio, video, and social media broadcasts of statements made by MP Archchuna Ramanathan will be temporarily suspended.
This decision was made in response to derogatory and offensive remarks by the MP, deemed harmful to national unity and reconciliation.

Additionally, the Speaker stated that any indecent or vulgar remarks made by Ramanathan will be removed from the official Hansard records.

The suspension will be in effect for eight parliamentary sitting days, from tomorrow (March 20) until May 08.

The Speaker further noted that the decision to lift the suspension will depend on the MP’s conduct during this period.

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2 injured in Kotahena shooting

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6 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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A man and a woman have been injured in a shooting incident in the Kotahena area this evening (May 16), police said.

Both victims were hospitalised for treatment.

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Arrest warrant issued against Mahindananda

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6 hours ago

May 16, 2025

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An arrest warrant has been issued against former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage over the ongoing investigation into the importation of Chinese fertilizer.

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court issued the warrant on a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after Aluthgamage failed to appear before the Commission as summoned on May 14.

Earlier, on May 14, a motion seeking anticipatory bail on behalf of his counsel was filed with the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, requesting that the matter be taken up on May 16. The Magistrate ordered that the motion be heard on May 19.