Two petitions were filed at the Supreme Court today (Jul 29) challenging the government’s decision to ban tuition classes on Sundays and on Poya days.
The petitions had been filed by Dr. Sudath Diguarachchi, a private tutor, and a parent, citing that the government’s decision to put forward a bill to amend the Holidays Act is inappropriate.
They argued that children who hope to acquire additional knowledge would be affected by this Act, against the backdrop of a proper education system at schools.
The petitioners pointed out that Sections 3, 4 and 2 (1) of the bill which proposed amendments to the Act, were in violation of the constitution.
They also stated that this matter should be passed with a two-thirds majority in Parliament and must also be put forward for a referendum. The Attorney General has been named as a respondent to the case.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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