04 die during ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’

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April 25, 2025

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Director of the Kandy National Hospital – Dr. Iresha Fernando stated that 04 people who visited Kandy for the ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ and official duties have died.

The deceased are aged 69, 70, 74 and 80.

According to post-mortem examinations, one of them had died of a heart attack.

The forensic medical officer has taken steps to forward the body parts to the forensic pathologist, giving an open verdict regarding the deaths of the other 03.

Meanwhile, around 300 people were admitted to the Kandy National Hospital over the past week, with many suffering from dehydration and fainting.

There are 09 health centers operating in the vicinity of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, and nearly 3,000 people have received treatment from them in the past few days.

Kandy District Regional Health Services Director – Senaka Thalagala said that 07 Suwaseriya ambulances have been deployed to hospitalise those falling ill during the ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’.

Bill to scrap MPs’ pensions, to be tabled in Parliament in July

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June 6, 2025

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The government has decided to present a bill to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament at the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that the bill has been finalized by the Legal Draftsman and is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament next month.

In addition, the Minister announced that the issuance of vehicle licenses to MPs has also been suspended, as part of broader efforts to reduce public expenditure and restore trust in political accountability.

(dailynews.lk)

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Halloluwa further remanded

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June 6, 2025

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Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board – Thusitha Halloluwa, was further remanded until June 13 by the Fort Chief Magistrate’s Court today (June 06).

Halloluwa remains in custody in connection with an ongoing case involving the alleged criminal misappropriation of government assets belonging to the National Lotteries Board.

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03 others granted bail over passport forgery linked to Kehelbaddara Padme

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June 6, 2025

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali today (06) ordered the release on bail of the Immigration and Emigration Controller and two photographers accused of assisting in the illegal preparation of a foreign passport for Kehel Baddara Padme, a notorious drug trafficker and underworld gang member currently based in Dubai.

Court granted bail to each suspect under two surety bonds of Rs. 1 million and imposed a travel ban, preventing them from leaving the country.

In addition, the Chief Magistrate ordered the two photographers to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 13 to provide statements regarding the incident.

(dailymirror.lk)

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