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Discussions to extradite Kudu Anju successful!

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12 months ago

May 3, 2023

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The discussions held in France yesterday (02) between the Sri Lankan Ambassador and the French authorities have been successful in order to extradite Sinhara Amal Saminda Silva alias Ratmalane Kudu Anju to Sri Lanka.

Although Sri Lanka has no agreement with the French Government to extradite individuals under the extradition law, it has been discussed to send Kudu Anju to Sri Lanka under another methodology.

The Sri Lankan Foreign Affairs Ministry has been entrusted with the responsibility of conducting all necessary works in this regard.

Accordingly, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take further steps.

The final report must be given to the French Government for the extradition of Kudu Anju within 30 days.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Attorney General’s Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must compile the evidence provided by the Mt. Lavinia Police and prepare the final report.

Next, the final report should be sent to the French Government with the signature of Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne as per the Extradition Act requesting the extradition of Kudu Anju to Sri Lanka.

Source – Aruna

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Complaint filed alleging assets being misused for President’s political activities

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4 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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Today (26) the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) calling for a probe into the alleged misuse of assets owned by the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) for the political activities of current President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The SYU submitted a formal complaint to the CIABOC today (26) afternoon.

The complaint is filed against Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports – Harin Fernando, Ministry Secretary – Dr. Kanapathipillai Mahesan, and Chairman of the NYSC – Pasindu Gunaratne.

Speaking before the media, Eranga Gunasekara, the national organizer of the SYU said, NYSC vehicles bearing the numbers NA 9099, NB 1389, NB 3384, NB 3383 had been misused for the UNP rally held in Kuliyapitiya on March 10.

He has also said a dance troupe of the NYSC, used for the rally, is yet to be paid.

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Tiran makes revelation on Maithripala’s statement

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4 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena’s recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mentioned the names of anyone in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

The lawmaker made this remark while speaking during today’s parliamentary session.

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High Posts committee approves 4 appointments

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4 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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Committee on High Posts approves appointments of a new ambassador, a secretary to a ministry, and 02 chairpersons of institutions

The Committee on High Posts which met recently in Parliament has given its approval for the appointments of a new ambassador, a ministry secretary and two institution chairpersons.

Accordingly, the Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of Mr. S.A Rodrigo as the new Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Italian Republic.

In addition to that, the appointment of Mr. A.C.M. Nafeel as the new secretary of the Ministry of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development was also approved by the Committee on High Posts.

Furthermore, the Committee on High Posts approved the appointments of Mr. W.A.D.S Gunasinghe as the new chairman of the Regional Development Bank and Mr. N.K.S. Jayasekara as the new chairman of the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council.

Ministers Dr. Ramesh Pathirana and Vidura Wickramanayake, Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen participated in the Committee on High Posts which met under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.