New Democratic Front releases national list

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna submitted its national list for the 2024 General Election today (11).&nbsp; This list, which has 29 members, also includes SLPP’s candidate for the 2024 Presidential election, Namal Rajapaksa.

2024 General Election: SLPP’s 29-member national list revealed

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, has won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The organisation, made up of survivors of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for its efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Nobel Committee Chair Joergen Watne Frydnes said the group had "contributed greatly to the establishment of the nuclear taboo". Mr Frydnes warned the "nuclear taboo" was now "under pressure" - and praised the group's use of witness testimony to ensure nuclear weapons must never be used again. Founded in 1956, the organisation sends survivors around the world to share their testimonies of the "atrocious damage" and suffering caused by the use of nuclear weapons, according to their website. The decision to award the prize to Nihon Hidankyo means the Nobel committee has steered away from more controversial nominees for the peace prize. There had been widespread speculation the United Nations agency supporting Palestinians – UNWRA – was being considered for the prize. Although the organisation is the main provider of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, nine of its members were fired for alleged involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 last year. More than 12,000 people had signed a petition urging the committee not to award UNWRA the prize. There were equal concerns about the nomination of the International Court of Justice. The UN’s main judicial organ is currently considering allegations that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and has already issued a statement urging the Israeli authorities to refrain from genocidal acts. The Norwegian Nobel Institute said 286 candidates had been nominated for this year's peace prize, a number comprising 197 individuals and 89 organisations. Nominations can be made by people in positions of significant authority, including members of national assemblies, governments and international courts of law. Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi won the prize in 2023, when she was honoured for her work fighting the oppression of women in Iran. Source: BBC

Japanese atomic bomb survivors win 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

Popular YouTuber Ashen Senarathna's independent group’s nomination was rejected by the Election Commission (EC) due to submission by an unauthorised individual.&nbsp; Senarathna expressed frustration, stating he was present but asked to wait outside while another candidate submitted the papers.&nbsp; He plans to take legal action against the decision.&nbsp; The EC cited the Election Act, which requires specific individuals to hand over nominations to avoid disqualification.

YouTuber Ashen Senarathna's nomination rejected by EC ?

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) officially submitted its 29-member national list for the upcoming General Election today (11) by Party Chairman Imthiaz Bakeer Markar and General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara. The 29 member national list includes Ranjith Madduma bandara, Imthiaz, Bakeer Markar, Dulles Alahpperuma, Sagaran Vijayandiran, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeeva Senasinghe, G L Peiris, Sudarshini Fernnadopulle, Upul Jayasuriya, Mahim Mendis, Upul Bandara Dissanayake, Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa, Lihini Fernando, Ravindra Samarweera, Athulasiri Samarakone, Kennedy Degaulle Gunewardena, Lalith Prasanna Perera, Vishaka Kamalee Suriyabandara, Mahesh Senanayake, Ravi Jayawardena, Thisath Devapriay Bandara Wijegunawardena, Lankeshwarage Mitrapala, Palanivelu Remeshwaran, Balakrishnan Sivanasan,Ganapathy Nagulesvaran, Chandima Wijegunewardena, Mohamed Hasim Mohamed Roomy, Muhammadu Ismail Muttu Muhammadu and Indika Bandaranayake.

SJB submits 29-member national list for General election

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Finance to provide a Rs. 3000 monthly interim allowance to all pensioners, starting next week.&nbsp; After reviewing the delay in adding the allowance to the October pension, the PresidentDissanayake directed officials to ensure the payment is credited promptly.&nbsp; Despite financial challenges, the allowance will be included in future pensions, following requests from pensioners.

President Dissanayake orders Rs. 3000 monthly allowance for pensioners starting next week

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Rohan Premaratne has been transferred from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to serve as the DIG of Western Province (North).&nbsp; DIG P. Ampavila has been appointed as the new DIG of the CID.&nbsp; These transfers have been approved by the National Police Commission.

Sri Lanka Police announces key changes: New leadership in CID

Two Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Lebanon have been injured after an Israeli airstrike targeted a village in Naqoura. Speaking to The Morning, the Director Media and Spokesman of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Colnel Nalin Herath revealed that the Sri Lankan peacekeepers suffered minor injuries.

Sri Lankan peacekeepers in Lebanon injured by Israeli airstrike

Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, met with a World Food Programme (WFP) delegation at the Presidential Secretariat today (11).&nbsp; The WFP representatives confirmed their commitment to continue ongoing programs in Sri Lanka without disruptions.&nbsp; While the food crisis has somewhat eased, WFP officials expressed readiness to provide further assistance through new initiatives as needs arise.&nbsp; The delegation included WFP Country Director Abdur Rahim Siddiqui and Deputy Country Director Gerard Rebello, with Additional Secretary to the President, Roshan Gamage, also in attendance.

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