The Supreme Court today listed the Fundamental Rights Petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa challenging the reduction of his security detail for consideration on March 19.
The case was heard before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Janak de Silva, and Sampath Abeykoon.
The former president is seeking the reinstatement of his security which has been significantly reduced by the government.
In his petition, the former president claims he is facing terrorist threats as the person who gave political leadership to the military operations against the LTTE.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando have sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively after they were found guilty in a case of fraud.
Three Electoral Organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya tendered their resignations.
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake was arrested today by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the incident where a gold plated T56 firearm was found from an apartment complex in Wellawatte, Police said
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