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Cops kneel in court in apology

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Three police officers from the Narahenpita police station knelt down and apologized in the Supreme Court to a citizen they had wrongfully arrested in 2017.

The Police Officers are a Police Sergeant, and two Police Constables.

Godwin Perera, the victim, was traveling to a private hospital when he witnessed a garbage collector involved in an accident. 

Despite not being involved, Perera was detained by the officers and held in a police cell.

Aggrieved by this unlawful arrest, Perera filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court.

The case came before a bench of Judges Vijith K Malalgoda, Achala Vengappuli, and Arjuna Obeysekera yesterday to inquire about a settlement agreement reached between the parties. 

During the proceedings, Justice Malalgoda warned the officers against repeating such actions and emphasized the potential for significant compensation had the case not been settled, considering Perera’s age.

Following the judge’s admonishment, all three police officers individually approached Perera, knelt down, and sought forgiveness. 

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Vijitha – Jaishankar meet in Oman

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Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Sri Lankan counterpart – Minister Vijitha Herath on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman.

Posting on X, the Indian Minister of External Affairs said that they assessed the wide-ranging cooperation between the two countries, during the bilateral talks.

“Took stock of our wide – ranging cooperation. Committed to the economic recovery and progress of Sri Lanka,” he added.

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home

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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, a police official with knowledge of the case said on Sunday.

Kim, 24, was one of most promising actresses in South Korea, but her career took a hit after a drunk driving incident in 2022.

A friend who was going to meet Kim visited her home and discovered her and called the police, Yonhap News Agency said.

Police found no foul play, according to Yonhap.

The police official said police are investigating the cause of death but did not provide further details.

Source: Reuters

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NPP govt. presents inaugural Budget (Live)

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Finance Minister, will present the inaugural budget of the new government to Parliament today (Feb. 17).

The budget speech, commencing at 10:30 am, will outline the government’s economic priorities and development plans.

The budget debate will run from February 18 to March 21, with the committee stage debate beginning on February 27. 

The final vote on the third reading of the budget is scheduled for March 21.

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