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Authorities clarify on viral video alleging phone theft

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The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd (AASSL) today (10) issued a clarification with regard to a viral video of a passenger alleging that his mobile phone was stolen at the baggage convoy belt of the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

Authorities confirmed that the airport security personnel reviewed CCTV footage to investigate the incident, but no evidence of theft was found.

Speaking at a media briefing, Chairman of the AASSL – Major General (Rtd) G. A. Chandrasiri said that the airline in which the passenger had boarded has informed authorities that the phone was confiscated by security personnel at a different airport.

Noting that airport police had initiated a special investigation over the regard, he added that legal redress would be sought upon its conclusion.

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Vesak Full Moon Poya today!

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Buddhists all over the world celebrate the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day today (23).

Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s birth, the enlightenment of the Buddha, and the passing away on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.

Vesak Poya Day holds special significance for Sri Lanka as it marks the day when Lord Buddha visited Kelaniya at the invitation of Naga King Maniakkhika.

Additionally, other important events in Sri Lankan history took place on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, including the arrival of Prince Vijaya and the commencement of the construction of Ruwanweli Seya by King Dutugemunu.

Renowned Venerable Ananda Thero also passed away on Vesak Poya Day.

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278 prison inmates to be pardoned

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A total of 278 inmates at prisons across the island will be released tomorrow in view of Vesak festival, the Prisons Department said.

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Parliament suspended due to lack of quorum

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Parliament sessions were abruptly suspended until June 04 due to a lack of quorum. 

There were less than 20 member present during the time of suspension. 

MP Jagath Samarawickrama was at the Chair.

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