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’13A an Indian ploy & threatens National Security’

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A group of monks including Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera and Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera had sent a letter to the President, Prime Minister and all MPs requesting not to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

The letter said that if some of the powers including police and land powers were transferred to the Provincial Councils, it would pose a grave threat to the national security and development of the country.

It also said that the 13th Amendment was forced by India and it was forcibly passed through Parliament as part of India’s defence and economic strategic plan.

The letter further said that it is necessary to increase exports and reduce state expenditure in order to alleviate the impact of the economic crisis but no one in the Cabinet including the President has presented any strategic plans to strengthen the local manufacturer.

They also requested not to fully implement the 13th Amendment without a referendum, to immediately prevent the sale of domestic resources and assets to foreigners, and to recover the wealth and resources lost to the country through corruption and tax evasion by politicians and officials over the past 15 years.

The letter is shown below.

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CID arrests driver of ‘Pilleyan’

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an associate of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pillayan’.

The individual is said to have worked as his driver. 

The suspect was arrested over the disappearance of an University Vice Chancellor in the Eastern Province in 2006, police say.

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Gunman arrested after firing at Manampitiya church

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A suspect who opened fire at the Christ Church near Manampitiya Ayurveda Place has been arrested by the Police.

The shooting occurred around 7:00 pm yesterdat (April 18.)

The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Main Road, Manampitiya, had fled the scene after firing a shot that damaged a church window. 

According to police investigations, the gunman approached the church gate, appeared to survey the area, then returned to the road and fired before fleeing.

No injuries or fatalities were reported.Following a tip-off, officers from the Manampitiya Police Station apprehended the suspect and seized the locally-made firearm used in the incident.

Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute with the church’s pastor. Further investigations are underway.

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Fairly heavy rains expected today

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The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts during the afternoon or night today (April 19).

The department noted that fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.

Showers may occur in Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the morning.

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