SC seeks status report from IGP over investigations against Lohan Ratwatte

15 Feb 2022

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The Supreme Court today directed the IGP to file a status report in a Fundamental Rights petition filed against the alleged criminal conduct on the part of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte at Anuradhapura prison.

SC grants leave to proceed with FR petition against Sirisena’s Paget Road residence

15 Feb 2022

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The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers to allow former President Maithripala Sirisena to continuous use of the residence currently used by him at Paget Road.

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Sajith will be common candidate as people want him to lead - Tissa Attanayake

14 Feb 2022

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Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa will be the common opposition candidate for the next presidential elections as SJB believes that people want him to lead the nation, its National Organizer Tissa Attanayake said today.

Constitutionality of PTA amendment bill challenged in SC

14 Feb 2022

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The Centre for Policy Alternative and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu have filed a Special Determination Petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill.

Court issues order preventing Nursing Trade Union from carrying out strike

10 Feb 2022

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

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen files writ petition claiming salary with back-wages

10 Feb 2022

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Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged sterilisation of female patients has filed a writ petition seeking an order directing authorities to pay the salary due and payable to him including back-wages.

Case against Nalaka Godahewa two others fixed for further trial

09 Feb 2022

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The case filed against State Minister Nalaka Godahewa and two others, in connection with their alleged involvement in conspiring to misappropriate Rs. 5 million of funds belonging to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was today fixed for further trial by Colombo High Court.

Freelance journalist Keerthi Ratnayake granted bail

09 Feb 2022

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Keerthi Ratnayake, a defence and political analyst attached to Lanka e-News was today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Recovery of hand grenade at All Saints’ Church in Borella: Caretaker of church released from case

09 Feb 2022

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The Sacristan (caretaker) of All Saints’ Church in Borella arrested for allegedly planting a hand grenade inside the church was today ordered to be released from the case by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

There are ‘black cobras’ trying to provoke SL fishermen: Douglas

09 Feb 2022

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Whilst an effort is made to resolve the confrontation between Sri Lankan and Indian fishermen through diplomatic channels, there are others who are trying to make matters worse, Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda told Parliament today.

No scheduled power cuts till tomorrow: PUCSL Chairman

09 Feb 2022

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to have scheduled power cuts today and tomorrow.

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Digambaram wants Rs 5,000 pay hike for estate workers

09 Feb 2022

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TPA MP P. Digambaram yesterday called for a Rs 5,000 salary increment to the estate workers saying everyone should be treated equally.

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Case against Swiss Embassy employee Ganiya Bannister fixed for trial

07 Feb 2022

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The case filed against Swiss Embassy employee Ganiya Bannister Francis for allegedly making a false claim that she has been abducted and sexually harassed was today fixed for trial by Colombo High Court.

Case against former CM S.M. Ranjith: Defence raise preliminary objections

07 Feb 2022

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The Colombo High Court today fixed for February 28 to deliver its order regarding the preliminary objections raised by two accused including former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon in connection with a corruption case filed by Bribery Commission.

Writ petition against A/L exam time table dismissed

03 Feb 2022

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A writ petition filed seeking an order cancelling the timetable released for the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination scheduled to be commenced on February 7 was today rejected by the Court of Appeal.

Yugadanavi power plant cases re-fixed for February 7

03 Feb 2022

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The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant were today re-fixed for February 7 by Supreme Court.

Ape Janabala Party to withdraw letter expelling Rathana Thera from party membership

02 Feb 2022

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Ape Janabala Party today informed Supreme Court that it has taken a decision to withdraw the letter issued expelling Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera from party membership.

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Corruption case against Wimal fixed for trial

02 Feb 2022

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A corruption case filed against Minister Wimal Weerawansa was today fixed for trial by Colombo High Court. High Court Judge Nawaratne Marasinghe fixed the case to be taken up for trial on July 17.

Revision application seeking bail for Hejaaz Hizbullah reserved for Feb.7

02 Feb 2022

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The order regarding a bail application filed on behalf of Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah was today reserved for February 7 by the Court of Appeal.

SC determines it has no jurisdiction to hear Young Journalist Association’s petition

01 Feb 2022

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The Supreme Court has determined that it does not have jurisdiction to hear the Special Determination petition filed by the Sri Lanka Young Journalist’s Association challenging the constitutionality of the Personal Data Protection bill, since it has been filed out of time.