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Supreme Court suspends accepting nominations for Kalmunai MC

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2 years ago

January 19, 2023

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Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court issued an interim injunction order suspending the acceptance of nominations for the Kalmunai Municipal Council. Accordingly, the order will be in effect until the conclusion of the examination of the FR applications filed over the matter with the Supreme Court.

The order was made by Supreme Court Justices Vijith Malalgoda, Yasantha Kodagoda, and Mahinda Samayawardena upon considering two Fundamental Rights applications on Thursday (19).

The applications were filed by Ahmed Lebbe Mohamed Saleem and Ahmed Raheem Mohamed Azeem, two residents from Saithamaruthu.

The FR was filed claiming that their area of residence belongs to the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council, however, the recent gazette had delcared they belong to the Kalmunai Municipal Council.

The Supreme Court Justices once again ordered for notice to be sent to the respondents in the applications who are the Chairman and Members of the National Election Commission, Chairman and Members of the National Delimitation Committee, the Returning Officer for Ampara, and the Assistant Returning Officer.

President’s Counsel Nishan Kariyappan appearing for the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress said that the SLMC will come forward as an intermediary to the applications.

(newsfirst.lk)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.