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Company director who defrauded New Rathna Rice released on bail

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2 years ago

September 6, 2023

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Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage ordered the release of Iresha Trading Pvt Limited Director Asanka Abeywardana, who allegedly defrauded the New Rathna Rice Company of Rs.16 million promising to supply fertilizer, on strict bail conditions yesterday (5).

The Magistrate made this order after considering the bail request made by senior lawyer Ajith Pathirana who represented the suspect.

The Magistrate who ordered the release of the suspect on two sureties of Rs.5 million each ordered that the suspect’s travel abroad be prohibited and the Immigration Controller be informed about the order.

The order was made by the Magistrate who considered the suspect’s agreement to pay Rs.500,000 in the open court and to pay the remaining amount before October 10.

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) gave information regarding the suspect, and the Magistrate made the order by examining the suspect online since he was in remand prison.

The CCD informed the court that the fraud has been committed by the suspect claiming that chemical fertilizer will be provided in June.

The police informed the court that a comprehensive investigation has been launched into the incident and more suspects are to be arrested.

The Magistrate ordered that the court be informed of the progress of the investigation in the coming days.

Source – Dinamina

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PC suspended for WhatsApping confidential police info

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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.A constable attached to the Parliamentary Security Division has been suspended for allegedly sharing confidential police information through a WhatsApp group, violating official protocols.

According to Police Headquarters, the suspect had been operating a WhatsApp group under the name “CRTM / RTM message No. 3” on his personal phone without authorization from senior officers.

Investigations revealed that several members of the group were civilians or unaffiliated with the police, and that sensitive internal communications meant for police personnel were shared with unauthorized individuals.

The SSP, Director of the Parliamentary Security Division, has suspended the constable for breaching discipline by irresponsibly disclosing confidential police matters to outsiders.

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DMT holds “Vehicle tuning dansala” for Vesak

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has organized a special “vehicle tuning Dansala” to be held today and tomorrow (May 15 and 16) in front of its head office in Narahenpita.

In an official statement, the department noted that old motorcycles and three-wheelers – comprising the majority of Sri Lanka’s vehicle population – often lack systematic maintenance due to economic constraints, leading to harmful emissions.

The initiative, organized for the third time by the DMT’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund, aims to address this issue.

Free tuning services for motorcycles and three-wheelers will be provided at the dansala, with support from some of Sri Lanka’s most experienced vehicle technicians.

Through this effort, the DMT hopes to improve fuel efficiency, reduce unnecessary fuel expenses, and minimize harmful emissions.

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New conditions for bus imports from Jan. 2026

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4 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake has announced that the government will implement new regulations for the import of public transport buses starting January next year.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (May 14), the Minister stated that under the revised guidelines, only buses meeting modern safety and quality standards will be approved for import.

He further stated that the Ministry of Transport will begin inspections to ensure all public transport vehicles currently in operation comply with required safety and operational standards.