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Silence period begins ahead of Gen. Election

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7 months ago

November 12, 2024

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The election campaign activities for the upcoming parliamentary election concluded at midnight yesterday (Nov. 11), starting the silence period, which will remain in effect until Election Day on Nov. 14.

The Election Commission (EC) emphasises that campaigning activities are not permitted during this period.

However, candidates have been given time until midnight today (Nov. 12) to remove their campaign offices. Afterwards, only one office per constituency is allowed for parties and groups. Additionally, a candidate’s house can be used as a party office but no decorations or advertising are permitted.

Meanwhile, Police Spokesman DIG – Nihal Thalduwa has announced that approximately 64,000 police officers will be deployed from today to ensure security during the general election across all constituencies.

Also, PAFFREL Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi says that they will deploy approximately 6,000 representatives to monitor this year’s elections.

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Ranil to appear before CID on June 11

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2 hours ago

June 9, 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 11.

He will appear before the CID to provide a statement in relation to a complaint made by former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella over the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vaccines.

Several ministers from the former government have already provided statements as part of the related investigation.

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Prisons Chief sent on compulsory leave

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2 hours ago

June 9, 2025

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A decision has been taken by the Cabinet of Ministers to send Commissioner General of Prisons – Thushara Upuldeniya on compulsory leave.

The decision has been taken during today’s (June 09) Cabinet meeting.

Meanwhile, an Additional Secretary attached to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration – Nishan Dhanasinghe, has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons with immediate effect.

In addition, the Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the CID over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been remanded.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered to remand him until June 11.

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Ravi Kumudesh suspended from duty

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2 hours ago

June 9, 2025

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Medical Laboratory Technologist and prominent trade union activist – Ravi Kumudesh has been suspended from duty.

According to the letter issued by the Director General of Health Services, Ravi Kumudesh, (employed at the Medical Laboratory of the Colombo National Hospital), had contested the 2024 Parliamentary Election from the Colombo District, violating regulations of the Establishments Code.

According to the letter, the suspension is in effect from October 10, 2024.

Ravi Kumudesh will not receive a salary during the suspension and will also not be entitled to the privileges granted to government employees during the suspension period.

He is also prohibited from leaving the country during the period and is also required to notify the Ministry of Health of any change in his residential address.