Danushka’s bail conditions eased

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2 years ago

August 9, 2023

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National cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased.

Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court earlier today to ask the court for leniency on his bail.

He has previously pleaded not guilty to raping a woman in her Sydney home while he was in the country for the T20 World Cup last year.

Gunathilaka was arrested and charged in November last year as he prepared to fly home to Sri Lanka with his teammates, and he has since been prevented from leaving the country.

He was granted bail on November 17 with strict conditions that he surrender his passport and not approach any international point of departure.

Earlier today, the 32-year-old asked the court to vary his bail to allow him to travel within Australia on two occasions this month.

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Duminda Dissanayake further remanded

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14 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until July 07 after being produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (June 26), in connection with the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town, Colombo.

Meanwhile, the third suspect in the case has been granted bail by the court.

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Prime mover topples onto trishaw in Orugodawatta

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15 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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A three-wheeler driver was seriously injured following an accident in the Orugodawatta area today (June 26), after a container truck overturned onto his vehicle around 2.30 am.

The accident occurred near the Orugodawatta traffic lights as a prime mover transporting cargo from Avissawella, turning towards ‘Ingurukade’ had toppled over.

The injured driver was rescued by the Colombo Fire Service Department with the help of local residents and admitted to the hospital.

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Respiratory illnesses on the rise amid rainy weather

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20 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Health authorities report an increase in respiratory illnesses due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions.

Consultant Dr. Athula Liyanapathirana of the Epidemiology Division of the Ministry of Health, stated that vulnerable groups including young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases should exercise extra caution during this period.

He further advised the public to seek immediate medical care if experiencing difficulty in breathing.