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Foreign travel ban on 02 suspects of Dan Priyasad’s murder

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3 weeks ago

April 23, 2025

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Wellampitiya Police today (23) reported the facts to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court regarding the murder of the convenor of the “Nawa Sinhale National Movement” and political activist, Dan Priyasad.

The police stated before the court that investigations have revealed information suggesting a connection between a father–son duo in relation to the murder of Dan Priyasad.

Accordingly, the police requested the court to issue an order preventing the duo—Bandula Piyal and Madhava Sudarshana, from traveling overseas and to obtain their telephone records.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela issued an order to the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, as well as to other relevant officials, preventing the two individuals in question from leaving the country.

Police further stated that Thilina Prasad, a brother of the deceased, had been hacked to death several years ago, and that a case is pending before the court against the same father and son duo in connection with that incident as well.

Police informed the court that statements have been recorded from around 10 individuals regarding the current incident, and that further investigations are underway.

The Magistrate is also scheduled to visit the crime scene and conduct an on-site investigation into the matter.

(adaderana.lk)

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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1 hour ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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2 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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3 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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