Lawsuits seeking compensation for Easter Sunday bombing victims: Court rejects Sirisena’s request

Published

3 years ago

2022/01/8

Colombo District Court yesterday rejected a request by former President Maithripala Sirisena to release him from several lawsuits filed by the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

The relatives of the victims of Easter Sunday attack have filed 128 lawsuits in the Colombo District Court seeking compensations from Sirisena and several others.

President’s Counsel Faizer Mustapha appearing for the former President said that there as no legal basis for the lawsuits.

President’s Counsel Shamil Perera appearing for the aggrieved party objected stating the request was contrary to the provisions of Civil Procedure Code.

The victims alleged that the defendants, including Sirisena, had failed to perform their duties to prevent the terrorist attacks.

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Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away aged 95

Published

2 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.

Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)

Published

3 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

Saman Sri Rathnayake, Commissioner General of Elections (pic by Priyan de Silva)

The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.

The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.

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Navy assist to conduct St. Anthony’s Church festival in Palaitivu

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9 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.

Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.

In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.

The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.

This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.

The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.