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Opposition starts to sign NCM against Keheliya

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July 20, 2023

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The main Opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today (20) commenced obtaining signatures for the No Confidence Motion to be presented against the Minister of Health – Keheliya Rambukwella.

Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (July 18), MP Sajith Premadasa warned that the Opposition will present a NCM against the Health Minister.

At the time, MP Sajith Premadasa alleged there was a severe shortage of medicines and medical supplies in Sri Lanka, while also claiming that several deaths have been reported in the recent past due to the administration of substandard medication at various hospitals in the country.

Opposition MPs Ranjith Maddumabandara, Lakshman Kiriella, Rajitha Senaratne and Kumara Welgama have already signed the NCM.

Speaking in Parliament today, Opposition Leader – Sajith Premadasa urged MPs to sign the NCM if they had enough ‘spine’ to do so. Emphasising the importance of the Health sector, he pointed out that the deterioration of the health sector could lead to a collapse of civilian life

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Tenders called for e-NIC project

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July 2, 2025

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The Ministry of Digital Economy Affairs in Sri Lanka has said that Tenders have been called from Indian companies to develop Sri Lanka’s new digital National Identity Card (e-NIC).

Deputy Minister – Eranga Weeraratne stated that a 04 month period will be given for this process.

The Deputy Minister added that the new digital NIC is expected to be issued by mid-2026.

In January, Weeraratne had clarified that the government has decided to cover half of this cost through assistance from India to meet the financial burden.

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Public consultation on renewable energy sector kicks off today

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July 2, 2025

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that a public consultation will be held today (July 02) to identify challenges faced by renewable energy developers in Sri Lanka.

The Commission stated that oral submissions from stakeholders will be gathered from 8.00 am – 4.00pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The public consultation is being held under the powers granted to the Commission by Section 17 of the Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission Act, No. 35 of 2002.

Meanwhile, President of the Solar E P C Association (SEPCA) – Dr. Shyam Pathiraja has said that many stakeholders are expected to present their views on the crisis in the renewable energy sector.

On a related note, National People’s Power (NPP) MP – Ravindra Bandara claimed that the current government has not imposed any restrictions on renewable energy production.

Entertainment

Court order issued against ‘Eh Yaye’ song

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July 2, 2025

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The Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order, preventing popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin (DJ Mass) from performing, reproducing and distributing the song ‘Eh Yaye’.

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Priyantha Fernando issued the order after the Plaint filed under the Intellectual Property Act by popular singer Corrine Almeida.

The case also alleges that the musical composition and the lyrics of the song ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the song ‘Api Natamu’.

Naming Willis and DJ Mass as defendants, the plaintiff Corrine Almeida had also stated that she is the owner of the copyright and economic rights to the musical composition and lyrics of her song titled “Api Natamu”.

The plaintiff instituted action in terms of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 alleging that the musical composition and the lyrics of ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the ‘Api Natamu’ song.

(Source : Dailymirror.lk)