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SF faces imminent expulsion from SJB chairmanship

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1 year ago

February 16, 2024

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to remove MP Sarath Fonseka from the position of party chairman in the wake of his recent remarks that have stirred political implications, according to a reliable source.

The decision to expel Fonseka is expected to be executed shortly, highlighting internal tensions within the party.

A source close to party leader Sajith Premadasa revealed that the expulsion process will be initiated soon.

While the removal may lead to legal proceedings, the party leader holds the authority to expel Fonseka from the chairmanship.

Despite previous warnings, MP Sarath Fonseka has been publicly critical of the SJB and its leadership.

His recent engagement in talks with President Ranil Wickremesinghe has fueled speculation about a potential shift to the government’s side.

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Former Eastern Provincial Council member arrested

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8 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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Ampara District Organizer of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal party and former member of the Eastern Provincial Council K. Pushpakumar alias Iniya Bharathi has been arrested.

He was arrested over the abduction and disappearance of the former Vice Chancellor of the Eastern University Prof. Subramaniyam Ravindranath.

Sivanathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, the leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) and former State Minister, was arrested by the Colombo Criminal Investigation Department at his office in Batticaloa on April 8, over this incident.

He was later detained for 3 months under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Iniya Bharathi, also known as Kumaraswamy Pushpakumar, was arrested based on information revealed during the interrogation of Pillayan.

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e-Revenue Licence system down due to technical glitch, ICTA says

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8 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said the electronic Revenue Licence system (eRL 2.0) is currently unavailable due to a critical technical infrastructure issue.

According to the ICTA, the disruption began on July 3, 2025, and has made vehicle revenue licence issuing services inaccessible.

The unavailability is expected to continue until July 9, 2025.

The ICTA expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the public and assured that technical teams are working urgently to resolve the issue.

The agency also said that further updates will be shared as work progresses, with an official notice to be issued once services are restored.