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Two committees are appointed to investigate the allegations related to the Easter attack

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2 years ago

September 10, 2023

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In a determined effort to seek truth and justice following the tragic 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken a significant step by appointing a committee, led by a retired Supreme Court judge.

The President’s Media Division said this committee’s primary mission is to investigate the serious allegations recently brought to light by British network Channel 4 in a broadcast video.

The PMD said the allegations have added fuel to the fire, as a former Attorney General has made similar claims, suggesting the existence of a mastermind behind the devastating Easter bomb attack.

To address these concerns comprehensively, the government is preparing to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee specifically to probe these disturbing assertions.

The PMD added the gravity of the situation has prompted the Head of State to ensure a thorough review of all available information.

As part of this process, the two forthcoming reports will be presented to Parliament, along with the existing Parliamentary Select Committee report on the Easter bomb attack and the Presidential Commission report on the same tragic event.

This comprehensive approach is aimed at providing lawmakers with a comprehensive understanding of the situation, paving the way for well-informed and decisive actions.

A series of coordinated suicide bombings left 269 innocent lives lost and nearly 500 individuals severely injured on the 21st of April 2019.

The President’s Media Division said as the nation grapples with the legacy of this tragic event, President Wickremesinghe’s actions represent a determined effort to uncover the truth and ensure accountability in the face of grave allegations.

It added, the path to justice for the victims and their families remains at the forefront of the government’s agenda as these critical investigations unfold.

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Bahrain makes Meningococcal vaccine mandatory for foreign workers

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5 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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The Ministry of Health has announced that the Meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for all foreign workers entering Bahrain, including Sri Lankans.

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, in coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Bahrain and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will implement the vaccination program based on guidelines from Bahrain and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Meningococcal disease, caused by the Neisseria meningitidis bacterium, is a severe infection with a high mortality rate if untreated.

The GCC recommends vaccination to prevent outbreaks, especially in regions with large migrant worker populations.

Bahrain remains a key employment destination for Sri Lankans, with over 4,000 workers departing for Bahrain in 2024 alone.

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A’pura hospital rape : Suspect further remanded

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5 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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The suspect arrested in connection with the sexual assault on a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be further remanded until March 28, 2025.

This order was issued after he was produced before the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today (March 24).

Meanwhile, the suspect’s identification parade, which was rescheduled for today, had been cancelled after the victim had not attended.

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High Posts committee approves 3 appointments

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5 hours ago

March 24, 2025

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The Committee on High Posts, which met in Parliament recently (March 21), has approved the nominations to appoint two Ambassadors and a High Commissioner.

The Committee also approved the nomination to appoint the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York.
Accordingly, the nominations of Mr. Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Mahinda Dasa Ratnayake, to be appointed as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Cuba and Professor Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, to be appointed as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan were approved by the Committee on High Posts.

The nomination of Mr. Senadheera Dumunnage Nimal Upali Senadheera, to be appointed as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was also approved by the Committee on High Posts.

Furthermore, the Committee on High Posts approved the nomination of former Chief Justice Jayantha Chandrasiri Jayasuriya P.C to be appointed as the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, the United States of America.