The Parliamentary Council decided to concur with the proposal of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appoint Arjuna Obeyesekere as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
The Parliamentary Council also agreed to concur with the proposal to appoint K. P. Fernando to the post of the President of the Court of Appeal, Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament said.
It was also agreed to appoint the former High Court Judge Sasi Mahendran as a Judge of the Court of Appeal.
In addition, the Parliamentary Council has agreed to appoint Supreme Court Judge L.T.B Dehideniya as a member of the Judicial Service Commission.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Hundreds of local and foreign tourists have been taken for a ride with Artificial intelligence (AI) generated images that the Nine Arch Bridge has been illuminated, encouraging night time visitors.
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