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2 including ex-Chief Minister sentenced to 16-years RI

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The Colombo High Court today (April 02) sentenced former Chief Minister of the North Central Province – S.M. Ranjith and his sister-in-law, Shanthi Chandrasena, to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Shanthi Chandrasekara is the wife of former Minister – S.M. Chandrasena.

The verdict comes after a prolonged trial initiated by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), which filed the case under six charges.

The charges, spanning the period between 2012 and 2014, included allegations that S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon, while serving as the Chief Minister, facilitated undue benefits to Shanthi Chandrasena, who was his personal secretary at the time.

The accusations detailed the provision of over Rs 2.6 million through fuel orders, despite an existing fuel allowance included in the salary, and the coercion of government officials to facilitate these benefits.

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Colombo Fort – KKS express to resume daily

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Sri Lanka Railways says the Colombo Fort – Kankesanthurai Express train will resume daily operations within this month.

It is operating only on weekends at the present.

SLR says that the daily operations will now commence following capacity improvements.

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Doctors say rest is crucial for children with flu symptoms

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Pediatricians have warned that children showing symptoms of influenza may suffer heart damage if they engage in sports or strenuous physical activity.

Dr. Deepal Perera, Consultant Pediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, has advised parents to keep children with such symptoms at home and avoid sending them to school or preschool.

He has also noted that there are rising cases of Dengue, Chikungunya and Diarrhea among children as well.

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KKS police station receives anonymous threat call

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The Kankesanthurai Police Station has reportedly received an anonymous phone call alleging that around 10 police stations in the Northern Province would come under attack.

The call was received between 1:15 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 11 June, police said.

Police investigations have been launched in connection with the anonymous threat.

Meanwhile, the Police Media Division stated that enhanced security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of police stations across the Northern Province.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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