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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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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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18 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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18 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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18 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.