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Court issues notices on ex- president Sirisena and MP Dayasiri Jayasekara
Colombo District Court has ordered to issue notices on SLFP leader and former President Maithripala Sirisena and the General Secretary of SLFP Dayasiri Jayasekara, informing them to appear before the court next Wednesday (19) to present the facts in relation to a petition filed by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.
Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation and Senior Vice President of the SLFP, has filed a case seeking the court to nullify the decision taken by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party to remove him from the positions he held in the party.Colombo District Judge MPurnima Paranagama issued the notices after considering the case filed by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told the court that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party had organized a meeting called the All Lanka Committee and amended the constitution of the party on September 2nd and the defendants claimed that he has been removed from his positions according to the powers given to the General Secretary of the party by the constitutional amendment.
Nimal Siripala de Silva said that he also received an invitation to the All Lanka committee meeting that was said to have been held while such a committee does not have the legal authority to amend the party constitution.
Therefore, de Silva has requested the court to issue a declaration that he will continue to hold positions in the party and to issue a restraining order to prevent the defendants or their representatives from interfering with the activities of his position.In September this year, the SLFP decided to remove MPs of the party who have accepted ministerial portfolios in the incumbent government from all their positions in the party, as they have acted against the decision of the party’s Central Committee.
Prime Munister Dr Harini Amarasuriya returned to the island this (23rd) morning after attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a diving operation on 19 Jan 26 to inspect and restore the sluice gate of the Bomburuella Reservoir.
Acting on a request from the Department of Irrigation, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed a specialized diving team from the Western Naval Command, for the urgent requirement.
Through concerted effort, the Navy divers successfully cleared accumulated debris, including a significant quantity of wooden fragments, which had impeded the sluice gate mechanism.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on Wednesday [January 21] on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaging with representatives of the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, and the global private sector.
The Prime Minister met with Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management. During the meeting, she expressed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the support extended by the European Union and its member states following Cyclone Ditwa. The Prime Minister also briefed the Commissioner on the key findings of the World Bank’s GRADE report and requested continued EU support for Sri Lanka’s development and recovery efforts.
Prime Minister Amarasuriya also met with Alexander De Croo, representing the United Nations Development Programme. She expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and the United Nations and acknowledged the UN’s support in flood relief and livelihood assistance. The Prime Minister noted that, following the mandate received at the parliamentary election, the government is focused on meeting public expectations through national rebuilding grounded in public trust and good governance. She further reaffirmed the Government of Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
In addition, the Prime Minister met with Robert M. Uggla, Chairman of A.P. Moller Holding. The discussion focused on engagement with the private sector and potential areas of collaboration.
These meetings reflected Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with international partners and global stakeholders to support recovery, development, and long-term economic stability.
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