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Petition challenging Diana’s citizenship gets go ahead from CA

By A.J.A. Abyenayake
The Court of Appeal yesterday granted leave to proceed with examining the petition filed, challenging the citizenship of the State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage.
Taking up for consideration the writ application yesterday, the Court ordered the Immigration and Emigration Controller to submit the relevant documents on her citizenship.
The Court fixed the next calling date of the petition for 12 Dec.
The writ application was filed on 15 November by civil activist Oshala Lakmal Anil Herath seeking a ruling that Gamage was disqualified to serve as an MP.
An overseas travel ban that was earlier imposed on State Minister Diana Gamage is in effect until 15 Dec.
State Minister Diana Gamage, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, and the Chairman of the National Election Commission among 15 others were named as respondents in the case.
The Court ordered for notice to be served on the respondents to make their submissions with regard to the matter.
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration was also ordered by the Court of Appeal to submit all documents related to the citizenship of Diana Gamage to the Court.
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Clean Sri Lanka is a project that removes obstacles to living a civilized life – Prime Minister

Prime Minister Dr. HariniAmarasuriya stated that the Clean Sri Lanka program is an initiative aimed at removing obstacles to living a civilized life. The Prime Minister made this remark on Sunday (09) morning while participating in the ‘A Beautiful Beach, an Attractive Tourist Destination’ held at the Mattakkuliya Beach Park.
As part of this initiative, beach cleaning programs were conducted simultaneously at 124 locations across the Western and Southern Provinces from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the goal of cleaning 1,740 kilometers of coastline nationwide.
Speaking further,the Prime Minister stated:
“Today, under the Clean Sri Lanka program, we are undertaking cleaning activities across many kilometers of shoreline around the island. However, this initiative is not just about physical cleanliness. It holds a deeper meaning—eliminating obstacles to a civilized way of life, not only in our surroundings but also in our mindset.”
“This transformation is not something the government can achieve alone. It requires a collective effort. It must start within ourselves, from our homes, villages, streets, and marketplaces. Public participation is crucial for this initiative to be successful. Today, we are here not in our official capacities, but as citizens of this country, committed to making a difference.”
“Through the Clean Sri Lanka program, we must unite to bring about the transformation that our people expect”.
The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, Governor of the Western Province Hanif Yusuf, Chairman of the Colombo District Development Committee Lakshman Nipunarachchi, Colombo District Secretary Ginige Prasanna Kumara, General Manager of the Marine Environment Protection Authority Jagath Gunasekara, officers of the Sri Lanka Police and the Tri-Forces, and local community members.
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