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NPC to discuss SC order on reinstating first female DIG

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4 months ago

September 12, 2024

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The National Police Commission (NPC) is set to deliberate on the Supreme Court (SC) ruling that deemed the removal of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Bimshani Jasin Arachchi from her role as Acting DIG of the Community Police Division a violation of her fundamental rights (FR).

The SC’s recommendation includes reinstating her by 5 October, pending receipt of the official order.

The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment, ruled that articles 12(1) and 12(2) of the Constitution—which guarantee equality before the law and protection against discrimination—were violated in Jasin Arachchi’s removal.

The decision came after she filed a petition challenging the removal upon her return from a one-year United Nations assignment.

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Chamari included in ICC women’s ODI team of 2024

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2 hours ago

January 24, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu has been included in the ICC women’s ODI team of 2024.

The full team is as follows :

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4 SL players in ICC men’s ODI team of 2024

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3 hours ago

January 24, 2025

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Four Sri Lankan players have been included in the ICC men’s ODI team of 2024.

Sri Lankan players Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga have been named in this manner.

Also, Charith Asalanka has been named as the captain while Kusal Mendis has been named as the wicket keeper of the team.

The full team is as follows :

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2 including Salochana Gamage granted bail

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3 hours ago

January 24, 2025

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Two persons including former Western Provincial Councillor – Salochana Gamage, who were arrested while allegedly accepting a bribe, have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (24).

Each suspect was granted bail, subject to a cash bail of Rs. 25,000, two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each, and an overseas travel ban.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali also ordered that the guarantors must be close relatives of the two suspects.