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Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted

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9 months ago

July 11, 2024

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.

The move to interdict the magistrate comes after the JSC concluded an inquiry into a complaint that Mr Senadheera, during the time he held the post of Mount Lavinia Magistrate, had illegally tapped the electricity supply given to the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court and used it to power his official residence.

During its initial inquiry into the complaint, the JSC had recorded evidence from 20 witnesses. The witnesses included two high court judges as well as officials from the Ceylon Electricity Board and the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.

Mr Senadheera is currently serving as the Colombo Fort Magistrate. Nugegoda Magistrate Thanuja Jayasinghe has been appointed as the new Colombo Fort Magistrate with immediate effect following Mr Senadheera’s interdiction by the JSC.

Magistrate Ruwani Jayawardena meanwhile, has been appointed as Nugegoda Magistrate to fill the vacancy created following Ms Jayasinghe’s appointment as the Fort Magistrate.

(sundaytimes.lk)

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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8 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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8 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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8 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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