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PM urges for the continuity of independent commissions in the future
Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe today (Nov 18) said his government hopes that the system of establishing independent commissions, will be continued in the future.
Issunging a statement the Prime Minister said that the Presidential election had been conducted in a free and fair manner, since political influence had not been exerted on the independent election commission.
He pointed out that the public could therefore exercise their franchise without being intimidated during the poll.
Wickremesinghe thanked those who voted for ruling party presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa who fell short of some 1.3 million votes to beat rival Gotabaya Rajapaksa who emerged victorious at the polls.
He also expressed gratitude towards the Election Commission, Police, tri-forces, and other parties who had extended their support towards conducting a peaceful election.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1218 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 275 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
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