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Petition seeking to reject Ranjan’s nomination, dismissed

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The Supreme Court today (Oct. 30) dismissed a petition filed seeking an order to reject the nomination of former Member of Parliament Ranjan Ramanayake.

This order has been issued by the three-member Supreme Court judge bench comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Kumuduni Wickremesinghe and Achala Vengappuli after considering the preliminary objections raised by the attorneys of the defendant party.

The petition had named the Election Commission and its members, Ranjan Ramanayake, the Gampaha District Returning Officer, and several others as respondents.

Submitted by Gampaha District independent candidate K.M. Mahinda Senanayake, the petition had also sought a ruling declaring that Ramanayake does not have the right to obtain a parliamentary seat or vote.

Ramanayake seeks to contest the upcoming general election under the “United Democratic Voice” party from the Gampaha District.

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1st stock of imported coconut milk to undergo clearance, lab testing today

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The first consignment of imported coconut milk under the Government’s raw material importation programme is scheduled to undergo clearance and laboratory testing today (31), as part of a coordinated initiative by the Plantation Industries Ministry.

This initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to supply essential raw materials to industries linked to the coconut sector, aiming to reduce domestic coconut prices and support local manufacturers. The consignment currently under clearance includes products equivalent to 200 million coconuts. They are in the forms of frozen coconut milk, coconut milk powder and chunked coconut with testa (non-copra), imported as part of the programme initiated in March 2025. The stock will be used primarily in the coconut milk powder industry, which has been facing raw material shortages. The Plantation Industries Ministry expects this move to reduce the pressure on local coconut supplies and contribute to a drop in retail coconut prices.

(dailynews.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Ministry denies Sevanagala sugar factory closure rumours

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The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development states that reports circulating on social media about the possible closure of the Sevanagala Sugar Factory are false.

The ministry adds that neither the government nor Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. (LSCPL) has discussed such a move.

The ministry further states that the Sevanagala Sugar Factory, which operated at a loss under the previous government, is now continuing operations under a new marketing plan and has begun implementing measures to transform it into a profitable institution.

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Youth killed in sword attack

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03 individuals were attacked with a sword near the railway line at Nedurana Junction in Eheliyagoda last night (May 30).

A 22-year-old resident of Gatahetta, Iddamalgoda, died after being admitted to the Eheliyagoda Hospital with serious injuries, while the other 02 victims have been transferred to the Ratnapura Hospital for further treatment.

Eheliyagoda Police are conducting further investigations to apprehend the suspects.

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