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SC rejects preliminary objections by AG & Finance Secretary

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1 year ago

June 27, 2023

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The Supreme Court today rejected the preliminary objections filed by the Attorney General and the Finance Ministry Secretary requesting to dismiss two fundamental rights petitions submitted by the National People’s Power (NPP) and the PAFFREL organization requesting a verdict that the fundamental rights of the people have been violated by not holding the local government polls on March 9 as scheduled.

The decision was announced by the five-member Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices Buwaneka Aluwihare, Priyantha Jayawardena, Vijith K. Malalgoda, Murdhu Fernando and Gamini Amarasekara.

The petition was presented on behalf of NPP by its MP Harini Amarasuriya and former MP Sunil Handunnetti.

The petition is still being considered in the Supreme Court.

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ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

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Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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15 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

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SJB National List MPs announced

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).