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Duminda Silva at J’pura hospital

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6 months ago

January 18, 2024

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Former MP – Duminda Silva has been admitted to the Sri Jayewardenepura General hospital, says media spokesman of Prisons – Gamini B. Dissanayake.

He further confirmed that Mr. de Silva has been undergoing medical treatment while under the guard of Prison officials for a prolonged period of time.

Yesterday (Jan. 18,) the Supreme Court declared former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s decision to grant presidential pardon to former MP Duminda Silva, (who was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra), as invalid.

The Commissioner General of Prisons was instructed by the Supreme Court to take the relevant measures necessary so as to impose the impending sentence against Duminda Silva, adding that former President Gotabaya had failed to follow the proper legal procedure when granting the said amnesty.

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18-hour water cut in several areas

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July 4, 2024

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that a 18-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas from 9.00pm today (July 04) till 3.00pm tomorrow (July 05).

Accordingly, water supply to Kolonnawa Urban Council and Kaduwela Municipal Council areas and the Kotikawatta-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha area will be interrupted.

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Custom officers call off TU action

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July 4, 2024

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Sri Lanka Customs Officers’ Union today (July 04) decided to end its two-day ‘sick leave’ campaign over the government’s failure to heed several demands.

The trade union strike was called off after talks with State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Following that, State Minister Siyambalapitiya said that they will move swiftly to release the vital commodities that have been reportedly delayed.

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16 FD accounts of Keheliya’s family members frozen

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July 4, 2024

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Colombo, July 04 (Daily Mirror) – On an application made by the Bribery Commission, the Colombo High Court issued an order to freeze 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

The value of the frozen fixed deposit accounts and insurance policies has been estimated at Rs. 93.125 million.

Accordingly, 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to Keheliya’s spouse, three daughters and son-in-law have been frozen for a period of seven days.

Former Health Minister Rambukwella is currently held in remand custody in connection with the alleged purchase of substandard immunoglobulin injections.

This freezing order was obtained by the Bribery Commission in terms of Section 53(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 09 of 2023, as part of the in

vestigation being conducted under Section 42, where the spouse, family members or any other persons are also subject to scrutiny.

(dailymirror.lk)

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