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Rohini blasts Susil over apology!

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2 years ago

March 8, 2023

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Rohini blasts Susil over apology!

Matale District SJB MP Rohini Kavirathna lambasted Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha over several ‘questionable’ remarks he had made last week followed by an apology in Parliament.

The Minister extended an apology to the MP yesterday over previous remarks he has made, expecting a positive response from the MP.

However, the MP responded by assigning a new post to the minister. She called him a “Kunuharupacharya (Expert in profanities).”

Minister Premajayantha first tendered his apology,”I am sorry if MP Kavirathna was hurt in any way during the conversation that took place in this House last Friday. I would also like to say that those remarks were not aimed at her.”

However, the MP responded by accusing the Speaker as well. She said she was ready to raise a question of privilege over the matter.

“I would like to know from you, Hon. Speaker. I have doubts whether my question of privilege was postponed until the minister made this statement. The speech made by the Leader of the House, Minister of Education, Kunuharupacharya Susil Premajayantha…”

“Do the Speaker and the Prime Minister accept the speech he made that day? Has it been removed from the Hansard? We know that this word is mentioned in the ‘Sumangala’ Dictionary, but I cannot say it out loud. I would like to ask the Speaker whether it is appropriate to use that word in this Parliament. When a woman speaks in Parliament, others take out ‘Sthri Nimiththa’ and make unacceptable remarks. I’m not sure whether the minister did his thesis on ‘Sthri Nimiththa,” the MP said.

The Minister of Education did not respond.

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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