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Bail for 3 including Duminda Nagamuwa

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Three activists, who were arrested during a recent protest march organized by the ‘Jana Aragala Vyaparaya’ (People’s Struggle Movement) were ordered to be granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (April 03).

Accordingly, the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) activist Duminda Nagamuwa, youth activist Lahiru Weerasekara, and Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thero have been released on bail conditions.

The trio was taken into custody during a demonstration held on 20 March.

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CPC suspends dispensing fuel into barrels & cans

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has suspended pumping of fuel to barrels and cans with immediate effect.

The decision was taken due to reports of unnecessary congestion at filling stations caused by consumers gathering hoard fuel in this manner.

Noting that the decision has been communicated to fuel station owners the CPC warned disciplinary action will be taken against those who violate it.

Speaking at the cabinet briefing yesterday (June 17), Cabinet Spokesman – Minister Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that there is no shortage of fuel and that the panic-driven demand is unwarranted.

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Discussion over elephant damage to MRIA security fence

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A meeting was held yesterday (June 17) under the patronage of Defence Secretary – Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha to address the recurring damage caused by wild elephants to the security fence at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).

Senior officials from the Civil Security Department, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Pvt. Ltd., the Tri-Forces, and the Ministry of Defence had also attended the discussion.

The discussion focused on implementing both immediate repairs and long-term preventive measures, with the Defence Secretary instructing the Tri-Forces and all relevant agencies to act swiftly.

He emphasized the need for sustainable solutions that balance airport security with the natural movement of wildlife, and called for continued coordination among stakeholders to ensure timely implementation.

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03 including J’Pura consultant neurosurgeon, remanded

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has remanded 03 suspects, including consultant neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe Wijerathna of Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, until June 24 over allegations of selling medicines at inflated prices through a third party.

The other suspects are hospital management assistant Kekulandala Liyanage Indika and Nimal Ranjith, an employee of a private institution run by the doctor.

They were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (June 17) and produced before Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala.

The Magistrate granted CIABOC’s request for remand, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

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