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Controversy over Indian Defence Minister deferring visit to SL

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The attention of political leaders worldwide has been drawn to the decision to defer the visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Sri Lanka at the last moment.

Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on September 02-03 to review bilateral defence ties.

However, it was later announced that the visit has been deferred and fresh dates are to be decided later.

The Indian Defence Minister earlier announced that he would visit Sri Lanka against the backdrop when a Chinese research vessel is also scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka.

Many elements in political and security sectors around the world have expressed their views about this development.

Political and security sources said the deferral of the visit of the Defence Minister of India which has the fourth strongest military power in the world, could lead to serious issues.

During the visit, several rounds of crucial talks on defence relations between India and Sri Lanka were planned to be held.

The Indian Defence Minister was also scheduled to meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as well as other heads of government during the visit.

Source – Ada Derana

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.



(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.

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