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Proposal to ban face coverings that hinder identification
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has proposed a ban on face veils and head coverings that hinder the facial identification of any individuals. The proposal to ban such face coverings was among a set of recommendations made by the Committee's report which was presented to Parliament yesterday (19).
The Committee, headed by UPFA Malith Jayathilake, further proposes that the practice of registering political parties based on race and religion.
Meanwhile, the Committee has also proposed that all students studying in Islamic Madrasas in the country be absorbed into an education scheme coming under the Education Ministry within three years.
The recommendations were among those included in the Committee's report, which proposed solutions to 14 topics that had created debate in society in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
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Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
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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 - 268 - 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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