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Authorities clarify on viral video alleging phone theft

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2 years ago

April 10, 2023

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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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Special notice for Lankans in S. Korea

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4 minutes ago

March 27, 2025

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has urged Sri Lankan nationals living in the country to remain vigilant over the wildfires originated in Central Uiseong County.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankans to refrain from visiting the affected areas, as possible.

They have also been requested not to use flammable products such as barbecue equipment.

Sri Lankans facing any emergency or distress due to the wildfires have been urged to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy via the following hotlines;

(+82-2) 735 2966
(+82-2) 735 2967
(+82-2) 794 2968

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High Court judge recuses from ‘Krrish Case’

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10 minutes ago

March 27, 2025

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Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (March 27) recused himself from the ongoing ‘Krrish’ case.

The case is filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krrish transaction.

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Udugampola acquitted from Millennium City case

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40 minutes ago

March 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has acquitted former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kulasiri Udugampola from the charges of revealing confidential information regarding Army intelligence personnel.

Colombo High Court judge Adithya Patabendge issued this verdict following an extended hearing of the infamous ‘Millennium City case’ for over a period of 20 years.

The former ASP was charged with undermining national security through raiding a safe house used by Army intelligence personnel at Athurugiriya Millennium City housing scheme on Jan. 02, 2002 and publicizing information regarding Army officials and their covert operations.