Parliamentary Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera has officially informed the Election Commission that former Environment Minister Naseer Ahamed’s seat is currently vacant.
Naseer Ahamed lost his seat following a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court validating his expulsion from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress.
The SLMC decided to suspend his party membership after he joined the government last year and was offered a ministerial portfolio. The former Minister submitted a FR petition contesting the suspension.
SLMC is to nominate its Vice President Ali Zahir Mowlana to fill the vacant parliamentary seat.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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