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18.01.2023 / 10:51

Local Government Election will be held on time, Election Comm. gives assurance to Supreme Court

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Chairman and members of the Election Commission assured the Supreme Court again on Wednesday (18) that the Local Government Election will be held on time as per the Local Authorities Elections Act and the relevant regulations.The assurance was given to the Supreme Court by President's Counsel Saliya Pieris on behalf of the Chairman and members of the Election CommissionPresident's Counsel Romesh De Silva, and Sandeepa Jayawardena along with other Senior Counsel appearing for the interests of MPs Dayasiri Jayasekera, Lakshman Kiriella, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, M. A.

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‘Go ahead with the Local Government Poll’ – Supreme Court tells Election Commission

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has granted permission for the 2023 Local Government Election to go ahead as planned by the National Election Commission.The Supreme Court had noted that the National Election Commission is bound to protect the people's franchise.Further, the Supreme Court noted that orders were not necessary on the matter as the National Election Commission had already undertaken to hold the Local Government Election in terms of the Law.The matter was taken up in the presence of Supreme Court Justice S. Thurairaja, A. H.

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Supreme Court to decide on LG Election petition today (10)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The application filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order to suspend all activities related to the Local Government Election will be taken up on Friday (10).Retired Sri Lanka Army Colonel W. M.

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Supreme Court to consider petitions calling for Local Government election

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has decided to consider two applications filed seeking an order on the Election Commission to call for Local Government Elections without delay.The applications will be considered on the 18th of January 2023.The applications were filed by Professor G. L.

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Govt legitimacy crucial for IMF funds – GL

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Former Minister Professor G. L.

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Legislative Standing Committee appointed

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament announced to the House on Monday (03) that the following Members have been nominated with the Deputy Speaker as the Chair and the Deputy Chairperson of Committees by the Committee of Selection to serve in the Legislative Standing Committee.Accordingly, • Mohan Priyadarshana De Silva • Sisira Jayakody • (Prof.) G. L.

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Chinese Ambassador pledges continued support to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L.

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India to provide additional $500 Mn for fuel – GL

COLOMBO (News 1st); India will provide an additional $500 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka for it to buy fuel, Sri Lanka’s foreign minister told reporters on Wednesday (20), adding Bangladesh was also willing to postpone a $450 million in swap repayments, reported Reuters.“Assistance by the IMF will take about six months to come to us and it will come in tranches,” Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L.

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Sri Lanka appoints 21 new State Ministers

COLOMBO (News 1st); 21 new State Ministers took oaths in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday (18).1. Professor G. L.

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‘Ideal opportunity to introduce a system change’; President tells new Cabinet

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he did not consider seniority when appointing the new Cabinet of Minister, on Monday (18).“Ministerial positions are not mere benefits, it is a great responsibility,” he told the new Cabinet in Colombo, urging them NOT to use additional benefits as Ministers.He said that he expects honest, efficient, and untainted governance from the new cabinet, while ridding the institutions vested with them of corruption, and convert them to be committed to serve the public.“Most of the public institutions are in financial crisis and those need to be rectified,” said the President, adding that this is an ideal opportunity to introduce the system change that the people are calling for.The President also appealed from the youth to support in this endeavor.The President’s Media Division said that there were NO amendments to the ministerial positions held by the President, Prime Minister, External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris, & Finance Minister Ali Sabry, PC.

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Sri Lanka pushes China aside; India to build hybrid power plants

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has pushed aside China and given the nod to India to develop three Sri Lankan wind farms on islets between the countries.This can be seen as a victory for New Delhi after the project was taken away from a Chinese firm.Sri Lanka and India have signed six Memorandums of Understanding on Monday (28) when Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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Sri Lanka, India sign 6 MOUs for MRCC, Digital Identity and Power Projects

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka and India have signed six Memorandums of Understanding on Monday (28) when Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.

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Chinese Ambassador meets with Foreign Minister, discusses China-SL FTA

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Chinese Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong met with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Prof. G.L.

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Saudi Foreign Minister meets President, PM & GL

The visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdulla Al Saud paid a courtesy calls on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa followed by a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof.

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27 Sri Lankans remaining in Ukraine unwilling to leave – Foreign Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st); 27 Sri Lankans continue to remain in Ukraine and have expressed their unwillingness to leave, revealed Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Professor G. L.

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Sri Lanka respects international laws, says G.L. at UNHRC

COLOMBO (News 1st); The resolution which was adapted at the United Nations Human Rights Council is in direct contradiction to the council’s founding principals, including impartiality, objectivity and non-selectivity, which goes beyond the mandate of the council, says the Foreign Minister Prof. G.L.

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49th Session of UNHRC begins in Geneva today (28)

COLOMBO (News 1st): The 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins in Geneva on Monday (Feb. 28).The UNHRC session is scheduled to conclude on the 1st of April.The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will present a written update on Sri Lanka to the Council, and an interactive dialogue on Sri Lanka is scheduled on the 3rd of March.Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof.

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GL to lead Sri Lankan delegation at UNHRC

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Prof G.L. Peiris will lead the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.The 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will take place from 28 February to 1 April, 2022 in Geneva. During the Session the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will present a written update on Sri Lanka to the Council and there will be an Interactive Dialogue on Sri Lanka on 3 March, 2022.Foreign Minister Prof G.L.

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Bill to amend the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, tabled

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister (Prof) G. L .

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G. L. meets India’s Spy Chief Doval to conclude visit

COLOMBO (News 1st); Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof. G.L.

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India’s support helped Sri Lanka, says Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Peiris

Days after India announced a slew of measures to help Sri Lanka during its economic crisis, and the ExIm bank signed an agreement to provide a Line of Credit of $500 million, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris arrived in Delhi for a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, his first visit to India since he was appointed Foreign Minister last August.

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GL & Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka’s energy security, investments, fishermen issue

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Professor G. L.

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Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris off to India during weekend on official visit

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister (Prof) G. L.

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Minister Basil R denies buying weapons from North Korea

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Professor G. L.

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Ministers in Jaffna amid upcoming UNHRC sessions

COLOMBO (News 1st); The upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council is scheduled for March, amid discussions on the full implementation of the 13th Amendment.Meanwhile, the Government has taken steps to focus on human rights issues in the country.External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L.

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India will support Sri Lanka in these difficult times: Jaishankar

COLOMBO (News 1st); India on Thursday (6) assured Sri Lanka of its support to tide over “difficult times”.India also welcomed the Trincomalee tank farms project saying it will augment bilateral energy security.After a phone conversation with his Sri Lankan counterpart Professor G. L. Peiris, Indian External Affairs Minister S.

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