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CNH ordered to submit Schaffter’s medical records in two days!

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4 weeks ago

February 23, 2023

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Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday (22) issued orders for the second time reminding the director of the Colombo National Hospital (CNH) to submit to the court the records containing the patient’s bed number and all the medical treatments given to Dinesh Schaffter when the deceased was admitted to the intensive care unit, within two days.

The Magistrate said that although more than a week has passed since the court issued the first order, the said reports have not been received by the court.

She ordered a reminder letter to be sent to the director of the Colombo National Hospital, asking him to submit the relevant reports immediately.

Since the post-mortem report issued by the Judicial Medical Officer on the death of Mr. Schaffter does not mention his bed number, the Magistrate issued the order to submit details of treatment given to the deceased on 15/12/2022 as per a request made by the counsel of the deceased’s family on February 14.

Magistrate Jayasuriya decided that she will appoint a five-member committee next week to prepare a report on the death of Mr.Schaffter after the Criminal Investigation Department informed the court that the Government’s Analyst’s report stated that the water bottle used by the deceased, the cable wire that had been used to strangle him and the zip tie that was said to have been used to tie his hands contained foreign DNA samples.

The Magistrate also said that an order was issued to immediately submit the photographs and video footage taken during the death investigation to the court and that the said reports had been received by the court.

The Magistrate said the court has received the reports of Dr. Nalin who was attending to the body of the deceased and the CD containing the photographs of scenes of crime officers (SOCO) of the Borella Police.

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Visiting Indian delegation holds talks with Power minister

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29 mins ago

March 24, 2023

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A discussion had been on Energy sector cooperation & Investments today (24) with the visiting delegation from India led by Secretary of India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas – Mr. Pankaj Jain, at the Ministry of Power and Energy in Colombo.

Taking to Twitter, Sri Lankan minister of Power and Energy said that several topics such as the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, oil & gas exploration, renewable energy, LNG infrastructure development & supply and solar cooking burners were discussed.

The Indian delegation included the Officer on Special Duty, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas – Ms. Esha Srivastav, IOC Chairman – Mr. S. M. Vaidya, Chairperson of Engineers India Limited – Ms. Vartika Shukla, MD of Petronet LNG Limited – Mr. A.K. Singh, MD of the ONGC Videsh Limited – Mr. Rajarshi Gupta, Director Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited – Mr. Amit Garg.

They were accompanied by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Gopal Baglay, the Deputy High Commissioner – Mr. Vinod. K. Jacob as well as officials of the Indian High Commision.

S. M. Vaidya, Chairman, IOC, Vartika Shukla, Chairperson, Engineers India Limited, A.K. Singh,MD, Petronet LNG Limited, Rajarshi Gupta,MD, ONGC Videsh Limited, Amit Garg, Director Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited & officials of the High Commision. pic.twitter.com/PWZm4PTaK9
— Kanchana Wijesekera (@kanchana_wij) March 24, 2023

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Dhananjaya denies claims on refusal to bat at No. 7

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1 hour 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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1 hour 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.