9 July 2024 | Vol. 10, #122

Virakesari: Presidential term is five years; the Supreme Court dismisses the petition; the court directs the petitioner to pay a case fee | Two including ‘Club Wasantha’ killed in a shooting incident Thinakaran: “The protest by state employees is meaningless; salary hike can be granted only if the VAT is increased; the government cannot impose such a burden on the public”– Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana | Presidential term is five years; the Supreme Court dismisses the petition | Two including…