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Petition seeks to disqualify Minister Ananda Wijepala from Parliament

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A petition has been filed with the Court of Appeal seeking an order to invalidate the parliamentary seat of Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala.

The petition, filed by the Administrative Secretary of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) – Renuka Perera, names Minister Ananda Wijepala, the Secretary General of Parliament and the Attorney General as respondents.

The petition mentions that Wijepala was appointed as the Minister of Public Security by the President on Nov. 18 and another request made under the Sri Lankan Right to Information Act has confirmed that Wijepala had been appointed as the President’s Chief of Staff as well.

The petitioner points out that, according to Article 91 of the Constitution, a person engaged in public service is not eligible to sit in Parliament or vote in Parliament and argues that the position of the Chief of Staff to the President is a state position, and that accordingly, Minister Wijepala is not qualified to hold a seat in Parliament while holding that position.

Therefore, the petition requests that an interim injunction be issued preventing Ananda Wijepala from sitting as a Member of Parliament, from acting as Minister of Public Security and from voting in the Parliament until the petition is heard and a final decision is made.

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Indian High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary

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The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry yesterday (07).

The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, underscoring the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two nations.

They exchanged views on regional security and maritime cooperation aimed at enhancing defence collaboration.

The Indian High Commissioner emphasized India’s unwavering support for Sri Lanka in defence and security matters, particularly in counter-terrorism, maritime security and disaster response.

The Defence Secretary expressed appreciation for India’s continued assistance and acknowledged the significant role of defence partnerships in ensuring stability and security in the region.

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Security enhanced around Krrish Building after fire incidents

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The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs says security measures have been reinforced around the Colombo Fort Krrish Building following two recent fire incidents.

Minister Ananda Wijepala confirmed that nearly 20 police officers have been deployed for the security of the area. 

A report from the Government Analyst regarding the fires is expected soon. 

Fires were reported over the past two days, at the Krrish Building, which is currently under construction. 

A fire erupted on the 24th floor yesterday and was extinguished with the help of six fire trucks. 

A fire broke out on the 35th floor the day before and spread to the 34th floor, prompting a multi-hour firefighting operation.

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Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred

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Senior DIG Attorney-at-Law Waruna Jayasundara, who served as the Commandant of the Police Special Task Force (STF), along with several other high-ranking police officers, have been transferred.

The transfers include Senior DIGs and DIGs while they have been approved by the National Police Commission. These transfers are scheduled to be implemented from February 12.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that several Officers-in-Charge (OICs) are also scheduled to be transferred.

Following the transfers, the respective OICs will resume their normal duties in their new postings.

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