Causing disturbance to public: Case against Wimal and others fixed for trial

07 Mar 2022

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A case filed against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and six other party activists for allegedly providing leadership to a protest which blocks the main roads at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, causing disturbance to the people and the normal flow of traffic was today fixed for trial by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

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More Ministers shuffled and sworn in

04 Mar 2022

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Under the Cabinet reshuffle, two more Cabinet Ministers and a State Minister were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today.

What led to Udaya and Wimal being sacked?

04 Mar 2022

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The Daily Mirror learns that the Rajapaksa brothers had for some time been contemplating removing the duo from the cabinet but when Udaya and Weerawansa had blasted Basil Rajapaksa at a convention held on Wednesday evening, that had been the last straw.

SC dismisses FR petitions on Yugadanavi power plant project

04 Mar 2022

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The Supreme Court today refused to grant leave to proceed with five Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant.

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Dilum gets Transport

04 Mar 2022

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Dilum Amunugama was sworn in as the Minister of Transport in front of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago.

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Udaya, Wimal removed

03 Mar 2022

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Informed sources told Daily Mirror that Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila and Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa have been removed from their ministerial portfolios during a cabinet reshuffle a short while ago.

Petitions against pardoning Duminda Silva fixed for May 31

03 Mar 2022

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Three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the Presidential Pardon granted by President to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva were today fixed for support by the Supreme Court.

EPF, ETF and other pension funds to be exempted from Surcharge Tax Bill - AG

02 Mar 2022

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The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude 13 funds including Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), Pension Fund, Pension Trust Fund, Gratuity or Termination Fund from the ambit of proposed Surcharge Tax Bill.

Ranil’s writ petition against PCoI recommendations fixed for support

02 Mar 2022

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A writ petition filed by former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe was today fixed for support on March 8 by Court of Appeal.

Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places: An academic challenges the legality

02 Mar 2022

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A university academic today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order staying the coming into operation of the gazette notification preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places.

Enjoining Order preventing Nursing Trade Union from carrying out strike extended till Feb.28

25 Feb 2022

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The Colombo District Court today further extended its enjoining order preventing Government Nursing Officers’ Association from carrying out trade union activities causing hardships to the patients.

AG noticed on Ranil’s writ petition against PCoI recommendations

25 Feb 2022

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The Court of Appeal today issued notices on the Attorney General, returnable for March 2 in connection with a writ petition filed by former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe.

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Ukrainians in SL protest in front of Russian Embassy

25 Feb 2022

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The Ukrainian community in Sri Lanka launched a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Colombo today against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has plunged Europe into a turmoil.

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SC concludes Yugadanavi power plant hearings: Order on leave to proceed reserved

23 Feb 2022

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The Supreme Court today reserved its order, to decide whether it proceed with the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant. The Supreme Court would make an order on the matter in due course.

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Constitutionality of Surcharge Tax Bill challenged in Supreme Court by SJB

23 Feb 2022

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today filed a Special Determination petition in Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Surcharge Tax bill, which was placed on the order paper of Parliament on Tuesday (22).

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President directs to pay Rs.80 bn owed to CPC

22 Feb 2022

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At a special cabinet meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today evening, it was decided the government will settle an outstanding payment of Rs.80 billion owed to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation for the continuous supply of fuel.

Court stays Thalangama fly over project

21 Feb 2022

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The Court of Appeal has issued an order staying the construction of the four lane elevated highway through Thalangama Wetlands.

Dr. Shafi’s writ petition claiming back-wages fixed for support

17 Feb 2022

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The writ petition filed by Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged sterilisation of female patients was today fixed for support by Court of Appeal.

False implication by police against Police Officer: Police Sergeant acquitted from theft case

16 Feb 2022

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A Police Sergeant attached to the Cinnamon Gardens Police has been acquitted and released from a theft case by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after the defence created a reasonable doubt that the Crime OIC of the same police station had personal animosity towards the accused to the false institution of criminal proceedings against the Police Sergeant.

Lawsuits claiming compensations over Easter Sunday attacks: Maithri files appeal

15 Feb 2022

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena has filed an appeal petition at Colombo Civil Appellate High Court challenging the District Court’s decision to reject his request that he be discharged from several civil lawsuits filed by the victims of Easter Sunday attacks.