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GoSL reopens probe into Easter Sunday bombings

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6 months ago

October 8, 2024

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The Sri Lankan government has announced a new investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks, following recent public concerns about the handling of the initial inquiry.

This was confirmed by Minister Vijitha Herath, the Cabinet Spokesperson, during a press briefing.

“We have initiated a special investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks. This investigation will also look into how parts of the report went missing or were removed. The former Director of Legal Affairs was involved in advising on these matters. We are thoroughly investigating how certain sections of the report were missing and what happened to them afterward. We assure the public that no injustice will be allowed, but this process will take some time. We have already started the investigation, and once it is complete, we will inform the public about the findings,” elaborated the Minister.

Addressing concerns about Major General Suresh Sallay’s retirement and his alleged involvement, Minister Herath clarified that a new police officer has been appointed to replace him.

“Even though he has retired, all official communications and documents must remain with the department. If any information or reports have been hidden or lost, he is still obligated to provide them. We have already identified several such instances,” he stated.

When asked whether this new investigation is a continuation of the previous one or an entirely new probe, Minister Herath confirmed, “It is indeed a new investigation, but it will incorporate the information and reports from the previous investigations.”

The investigation is being conducted under a Deputy Inspector General of Police, with experienced officers like Shani Abeysekara being involved where necessary.

“Shani Abeysekara has been appointed to another responsibility, but he will be involved in this investigation as needed,” Minister Herath added.

This new investigation aims to address the gaps and concerns raised by the public and ensure a thorough and transparent inquiry into the tragic events of Easter Sunday, he noted.

(News1st)

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Fmr. prison superintendent’s murder : suspected shooter arrested

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43 minutes ago

April 15, 2025

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The suspect allegedly responsible for the recent shooting of the retired Superintendent of the Boossa Prison was arrested this morning (15) by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) while attempting to leave the country through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.

The arrest was made at the departure terminal with the assistance of the “Face Recognition System” installed by the CID at the airport.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended while preparing to board SriLankan Airlines flight UL-404 to Bangkok, Thailand, using a forged passport.

The individual has been identified as Wijemuni Lalantha Prithiraj Kumara, 31, a resident of Kuleewatta, Ambalangoda.

He is reportedly the primary shooter and an associate of the organized criminal gang leader in the Southern Province known as “Karandeniya Sudda.”

The suspect was in possession of a fraudulent passport issued under the name Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Lakindu Sandeep Bandara.

He is also wanted by the police in connection with multiple murders and financial fraud cases in the Galle and Ambalangoda police divisions.

The arrest took place at approximately 7:50 a.m. today. He was later escorted out of the BIA premises by a team of officers, including the Officer-in-Charge of the Ambalangoda Police Headquarters, at around 10:00 a.m. today for further investigation.

(adaderana.lk)

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412 admitted to National Hospital during the New Year

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46 minutes ago

April 15, 2025

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A total of 412 patients have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital during the two-day New Year holiday period from April 13 and 14, due to accidents.

Speaking at a media briefing, Director of the Hospital’s Accident Ward – Dr. Indika Jagoda said that 06 of them were pronounced dead on admission.110 of them had sustained injuries in household accidents while 94 patients had faced road accidents.

Surgeries had to be performed on about 80 of the patients, he further added.

However, only 02 patients had been admitted due to firework-related accidents.

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A/L results expected by end of April

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5 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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Results of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examinations held last year are expected to be released by the end of this month, according to Commissioner General of Examinations – Amith Jayasundara.

The 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination was held from November 25 to December 20 last year.

3,33,185 candidates – including 2,53,390 school applicants and 79,795 private candidates, sat for the exam at 2,312 centers islandwide.