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Prof. Harendra, three others challenge their removal by Health Minister
By Chitra Weerarathne
Professor of Paediatrics Harendra de Silva, and three other members of the Sri Lanka Medical Council have challenged in the Court of Appeal their removal by the former Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi.
The petitioners have requested the Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari cancelling the action of the former Health Minister.
Yesterday, when the case was called, the Court said it had to look into some issues before deciding whether interim relief could be granted. The case will be called again on 28 and 29 March.
Upul Jayasuriya, President’s Counsel, instructed by Sampath Wijewardene and Varuni Gooneratne, appeared for Professor Harendra de Silva and the other three doctors of the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
The bench comprised Justice Sobitha Rajakaruna and Justice Dhammika Ganepola.
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon following a request made by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today [01]
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ASAHI arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (01 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF ASAHI is a 151m long destroyer commanded by Commander Shota TAKASHIRO. She is manned by a crew of 202.
During the stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city limits and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 03 Mar 25.
D.J. Rajakaruna, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), addressing the media explained that the current fuel issue was due to some fuel distributors disagreeing with the governments decision to introduce a new formula on which their commission will be based.
The CPC chairman said that there was no shortage of fuel. and that the Corporation has received 2924 fuel orders at that time and was in a position to accept more.
Nevertheless, some fuel stations were closed today [01] while there were long queues at the ones which were open.
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