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CID compiles Kudu Anju’s criminal records!

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7 months ago

May 4, 2023

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The criminal records of Sinharage Saminda Silva alias Rathmalane Kudu Anju, who is an international drug trafficker and an organized criminal arrested in France, have been called to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today.

These reports have been called to draft a comprehensive report regarding the crimes committed by Kudu Anju during his stay in Sri Lanka and to submit it to France to get him extradited.

It was said that information has been submitted against the suspect regarding an alleged murder, robbery and possession of a bomb while staying in Sri Lanka from 2007 to 2016.

Meanwhile, the media has reported that information on eight murders, including the murder of Cricketer Dhananjaya’s father Ranjan Silva, which were carried out under Kudu Anju’s instructions has been forwarded to the CID.

These crimes have been committed in Angulana, Piliyandala, Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia Police Divisions.

It was also reported that the Borella Police have received a complaint against Kudu Anju regarding an attempt to poison Roha, who was shot dead by the police a few years ago, in the prison.

Kudu Anju has been registered as a fugitive suspect under the Terrorism Act following a request made by the Sri Lankan police from the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court. Red notices have also been issued against him from the Interpol.

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Sri Lankan ground staff awarded promised cash reward – SLC

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5 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket states that they have commenced the distribution of the US$50,000 award (LKR 16 million) money promised during the Asia Cup to the ground staff of the RPICS, Colombo, and PICS, Kandy.

Accordingly, 138 members of the ground staff of the RPICS, Colombo, who worked during the Asia Cup 2023 (permanent and contract employees) were rewarded for their effort, while 115 members of the ground staff of the PICS, Kandy, will receive their reward this Friday.

A media statement by the SLC further notes :

The staff of both venues did a yeomen service during the tournament to ensure the practice facilities, outfield, pitches, covering and uncovering of the ground, and related services were in place and in time to conduct the tournament successfully, despite the bad weather conditions that prevailed during that time.

Curators, turf supervisors, ground staff, and technical staff are among the recipients of the reward payment.

The rewards were granted to the RPICS ground staff by the National Curator, Mr. Godfrey Dabrera, this morning.

The rewards were awarded jointly by the Asian Cricket Council and Sri Lanka Cricket, with each institution contributing US$25,000.

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Man killed after hospital wall collapses

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6 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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A father of one lost his life after he was crushed under a wall that collapsed at the Henwala Divisional Hospital in Kadugannawa.

The wall had collapsed when workers were preparing the foundation to construct a new wall, says Mr. Indika Ranaweera, Assistant Director of the Kandy District Disaster Management Centre.

The man who was crushed to death has been identified as a 32-year-old named Ranjith Abeyratne who is a father of one.
The remains were moved to the Henawala Hospital in Kadugannawa, and the Kadugannawa Police are investigating the incident.

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Earthslip blocks upcountry railway tracks again

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6 hours ago

December 6, 2023

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Train operations on the upcountry line have been disrupted due to an earthslip which occurred around 4.00pm today (Dec. 06) between Ohiya and Idalgashinna railway stations, amidst the heavy rains in the area.

Sri Lanka Railways said that trains plying to Badulla will be terminated at Ohiya railway stations until the tracks are cleared.