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Eon Lanka defrauds Rs.9,910mn from depositors

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10 months ago

November 21, 2022

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Eon Lanka Ltd, which was sealed by the Central Bank two years ago, has defrauded Rs.9,910 million from its depositors, the Eon Lanka Depositors’ Welfare Union said in a complaint made to IGP C.D. Wickramaratne.

A large number of pensioners of the armed forces and police have deposited money in the institution named Eon Lanka which was operative in Kurunegala from 2013 to 2020.

The complaint said that after the Central Bank sealed the institution on 10.07.2020, the owner has defrauded the depositors of Rs.9,910 million.

Those who have lost their money have formed an organization to seek justice and recover their money, its secretary retired Army officer B.R.Dissanayake said.

He said that they deposited money in this institution since they were promised a 6% monthly interest.

The complaint has been made to the Inspector General of Police as per the instructions of Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

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Student caught selling moonshine at school

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7 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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A student of a popular school in Kalawana, has been nabbed for selling moonshine at his school.

Upon being discovered by a teacher, he had been handed over to the Kalawana police.

Police say that the Grade 09 student had brought moonshine into the school in his water bottle and sold cups of it to older students.

He had been released after being strongly warned.

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One dead in explosion at Kalpitiya Air Force firing range

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7 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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An explosion reported at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Field Firing Range in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya earlier today (26 Sep.) resulting in one death, Sri Lanka Police has confirmed.

Accordingly, an explosion which had occurred at the Air Force Field Firing Range in Kalpitiya, has resulted in the death of an 28 year old airman while injuring another, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway, he added.

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4 Excise officers interdicted for assaulting Beedi businessman

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7 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Four Excise officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer in Walasmulla have been interdicted by the Commissioner General of Excise.

The decision has been taken following the instruction of State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

The four Excise officers including the OIC of the Tangalle Excise station have been interdicted over the allegations of assault and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer for not implementing the law against him for possession of Beedi leaves without a valid license.