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Businessman’s murder in Pinwatta; police suspect ex-wife!

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3 weeks ago

March 3, 2023

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Police have recorded statements from 15 people, including the ex-wife, in relation to the murder of the millionaire businessman who was shot dead in Pinwatta, Panadura.

The 52-year-old businessman named Anuradha Sampath Kudagama, a liquor shop owner residing in Kirillawala, Kadawatha, was killed on February 28 morning.

The businessman had been living in a house in Pinwatta with a mother of two children from Kalutara after leaving his wife. The second wife is a teacher. The businessman was shot dead by two motorcyclists when he arrived at the house under construction in Pinwatte, after dropping off the two children and their mother at the school.

The bullets that entered the right cheek of the victim had exited through the left arm.

The motorcycle on which the shooters arrived was found abandoned at Weragama in Wadduwa and investigations revealed that its number plate was fake.

Police are investigating whether the victim was killed due to a recent dispute that arose with his first wife.

They are also looking into another person with whom the victim had a dispute regarding the land in Pinwatte and whether he was killed on a contract given by this individual.

So far, statements have been recorded from 15 people including the ex-wife, the woman who he lived with, and his employees.

No one has been arrested so far and further investigations are being conducted under the supervision of the Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of Panadura Division.

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Dhananjaya denies claims on refusal to bat at No. 7

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14 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva has refuted claims that he refused to bat at No. 07 position in tomorrow’s ODI match against New Zealand.

Tweeting, he said: “The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 07 during tomorrow’s game is false, and I wish to state that I am a player who always stands with the team”.

The story circulating in social media saying that I have refused to bat at No. 7 during tomorrow's game is false, and I wish to state that I am a player who always stands with the team.
— Dhananjaya De Silva (@dds75official) March 24, 2023

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Ensure safety of Saliya Peiris – BASL

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20 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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In a letter to the Inspector General of Police, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested the police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the BASL President – Saliya Pieris.

The letter to the IGP relates to the protest that took place opposite the chamber of Saliya Pieris PC.

view the said protest seriously hinders his right to represent a client, a professional right which has been safeguarded by law,” the BASL said.

“Therefore, we strongly demand that you take action to ensure that Mr. Peiris’s professional duties as an Attorney-at-law, are not hindered and to ensure his safety,” the BASL added.

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Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Shanghai

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26 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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A Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Exhibition was held at The St. Regis Hotel in Shanghai between 22 to 23 March 2023 with the participation of Zam Gems Sri Lanka under the patronage of Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai.

At the exhibition, Sri Lankan gems which included blue sapphires, pink sapphires (rubies), Alexandrite and Cat’s-eye Chrysoberyl were displayed. In addition, a variety of jewellery including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets which were crafted using above mentioned Sri Lankan gems and stones were also exhibited.

The Chairman of Shanghai Jade and Gem Exchange Simon Chan participated in the event with his team of officials and reputed Chinese buyers. In addition, many other buyers across China, Gem and Jewellery traders, gem collectors, members of Shanghai Diplomatic Corp, expatriates as well as other interested parties and visitors were present at the event.

Further, the Consulate used this opportunity to promote Sri Lanka tourism by displaying and distributing Sri Lanka tourism brochures among prospective gem buyers, members of Diplomatic Corp and visitors while responding to tourism related queries.

This event, which was the 01st Gem and Jewellery exhibition held in Shanghai in the aftermath of the opening up of Chinese borders (ending months long Covid-19 restrictions), proved to be a huge success.