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Dambulla Agri warehouse still inactive – Harsha (Video)

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4 weeks ago

April 16, 2025

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Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has alleged that the Dambulla agricultural warehouse complex, which is touted as the ‘first temperature-controlled’ agricultural warehouse complex in Sri Lanka, still remains inactive, despite being inaugurated.

Constructed from 2019 under the ‘Yahapalana’ government, when de Silva served as Minister of Economic Reforms and Public Supplies, the 5,000-MT facility was virtually inaugurated earlier this month during the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister – Narendra Modi.

During an on-site visit yesterday (April 15), Dr. de Silva alleged in a Facebook livestream that the government had misled the public by declaring the warehouse open well before it was fully functional.

In the video, he also pointed out that despite the plaque at the project site saying ‘Temperature controlled Agriculture Warehouse’, it is actually a Temperature and Humidity controlled warehouse.

He also pointed out that warehouse operations cannot be kicked off just like that as it needed the implementation of necessary training for the required good agricultural practices.

He explained that this is not a mere complex where the remaining goods are dumped and the true objective of the project should be understood.

The MP also pointed out that certain sections of the land had been taken over by certain groups and urged the government to look into the matter.

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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