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SC to hear petitions against Deshabandu

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The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for nine fundamental rights petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP). The hearings are set for May 6, 7, and 8.

The petitions, which argue that Tennakoon’s appointment violates the Constitution, were brought before a five-judge bench comprising Justices P. Pathman Suradena, Yasantha Kodagoda, A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Shiran Gunaratne, and Achala Wengappuli.

Representing Tennakoon, President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva stated that the Supreme Court has already issued an interim order preventing Tennakoon from performing his duties as IGP. He requested the court to expedite the hearing of the petitions.

The petitions were filed by several parties, including His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith and the Young Journalists’ Association, who argue that the Constitutional Council’s recommendation for Tennakoon’s appointment was unlawful.

(News 1st)

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Navy rescues Indian fishermen from capsized boat off Talaimannar (Pics)

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The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 04 Indian fishermen aboard an Indian fishing boat capsized in the Sri Lankan waters off Talaimannar on June 25.

Upon receiving the distress alert, a team of the Special Boat Squadron stationed at SLNS Thammanna, under the North Central Naval Command swiftly launched a search and rescue operation. During the rescue mission, the naval personnel located the overturned Indian boat, capsized after being caught in rough seas north of Sand Dune VII, and safely rescued all four fishermen.

The rescued individuals, identified as residents of Rameswaram, India, were brought ashore by the Navy and provided with necessary assistance.

The fisherman in good health condition were subsequently handed over to the Talaimannar Police for onward action. The Sri Lanka Navy remains vigilant in assisting distressed maritime and fishing communities within Sri Lankan waters, reaffirming its commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian efforts.

(Pics : navy.lk)

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Validity of re-entry visa extended for Lankans working in Israel

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has issued a special notice for Sri Lankans working in Israel.

A statement issued by the ministry states :

Due to the unstable situation in the Middle East region, the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) of Israel has decided to extend the validity period of the re-entry visa of those who have come to Sri Lanka possessing a re-entry visa with the hope of returning to their respective employments in Israel until 2025.07.31.

Accordingly, as international flights to Israel have started presently, those who came to Sri Lanka on re-entry visa have the possibility to return to work in Israel until 31.07.2025 even after the expiry of the re-entry visa.

All relevant institutions have been informed in this regard.

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79 custodial & arrest related deaths in last 5 years – HRCSL

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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says that 79 suspects have died in police custody or during arrests over the past 05 years.

Commissioner and Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchchihewa stated that 49 suspects had died while in custody, while 30 died during arrest operations.

He said that, in response, the Commission has issued new guidelines for the police on proper procedures to follow during and after arrests.

Meanwhile, the Acting Inspector General of Police has circulated these guidelines to all police stations, he further said.

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