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AKD seeks Rs. 10 Bn. in defamation suit against SLPP MP

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10 months ago

August 20, 2024

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The Colombo District Court has scheduled a hearing for January 21 in a defamation case filed by National People’s Power presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake against two members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), including MP Janaka Tissa Kutti Arachchi.

Dissanayake is seeking Rs. 10 billion in compensation for alleged defamatory remarks made against him.

The case stems from a public meeting held by the SLPP on August 19, 2023, in Central Colombo, where Kutti Arachchi reportedly claimed that Dissanayake had “invested five billion in Malta.”

Dissanayake argues that this statement was intended to portray him as corrupt and acting with dishonest intentions, suggesting he receives large sums of money from abroad for ulterior motives.

During today’s court session, lawyers representing Kutti Arachchi requested additional time to file objections. The court granted this request, setting the deadline for January 21.

Dissanayake’s lawyers maintain that the accusations have caused significant harm to his reputation, prompting the substantial compensation claim of Rs. 10 Billion from the respondents.

(News 1st)

(This story, originally published by News 1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Landslide warnings issued for 07 districts

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27 minutes ago

June 16, 2025

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The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for seven districts due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

A Level-2 warning has been issued for the Ayagama and Ratnapura areas in the Ratnapura District.

Level-1 warnings have been issued for the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions:

Colombo District: Padukka
Galle District: Elpitiya
Kalutara District: Walallawita, Agalawatte, Palindanuwara, Bulathsinhala, and Mathugama
Kandy District: Ganga Ihala Korale
Kegalle District: Yatiyanthota, Deraniyagala, Dehiowita
Nuwara Eliya District: Ambagamuwa
Ratnapura District: Pelmadulla, Eheliyagoda, Nivitigala, Kuruwita, Elapatha, and Kalawana

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Showers expected in parts of the island today

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56 minutes ago

June 16, 2025

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Showers have been predicted at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces today (June 16), according to the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly heavy rains above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts.

A few showers may occur in the Northern province and in the Anuradhapura district as well.

Strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northwestern provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The general public has also been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds.

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19-yr.-old dies after hotel elevator collapses

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2 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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Moratuwa Police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old youth had died after an electric elevator at a hotel collapsed on June 14.

The deceased is a resident of Arukgoda in Panadura, and was an employee at the Bolgoda Hotel in Moratuwa.

According to reports, the elevator, which was reportedly designated solely for the use of hotel employees, had given away when the youth was inside, injuring him critically. He was rushed to the Panadura Base Hospital but was pronounced dead upon admission.

The management of the hotel has lodged a complaint with the Moratuwa Police regarding the incident. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the elevator collapse.