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‘Harak Kata’ to be produced in court on Oct. 10

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2 years ago

July 26, 2023

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been ordered to produce notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka, alias ‘Harak Kata’ before court on 10 October.

The relevant order was issued to the Director of the CID this morning (26 July) by the Colombo High Court.

The accused was summoned before the court on account of allegations pertaining to the breaking and entering of a house in 2015.

Accordingly, Chinthaka had allegedly broken into the house of Anura Palitha in Mulleriyawa on 10 June 2015, with his accomplice, Harsha Yasashri Jayambeera, now deceased, and had robbed the owner of the house at gunpoint.

Threatening to kill Palitha, the duo had reportedly stolen Rs. 20,000 and a car.

‘Harak Kata’ is currently detained under the custody of the CID following his arrest in Madagascar earlier this year.

(adaderana.lk)

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National animal census report released

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2 minutes ago

June 12, 2025

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The report of the National Animal Census conducted on March 15, was officially released at the Ministry of Agriculture today (June 12).

Accordingly, the islandwide survey shows the following numbers of wild animals:

Toque monkeys (Rilawa) – 5.17 million
Gray Langurs (Wandura) – 1.74 million
Giant Squirrel (Dandu Lena) – 2.66 million
Peacocks – 4.24 million

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Writ petition against Nilantha Jayawardhane fixed for support

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June 12, 2025

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A writ petition filed by the Centre for Society and Religion, seeking an order to conduct a credible investigation and take appropriate actions against Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019, was today (June 12) fixed for support by the Court of Appeal.

The two-judge-bench comprising Justices Mayadunne Corea and Mahen Gopallawa fixed the matter for support on October 14.

The Centre for Society and Religion, its Chairman Fr. Rohan Silva and Surach Nilanga, a victim of the Easter Sunday attacks, filed this petition naming the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena and the Attorney General as respondents.

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Kandy-Peradeniya train service restored

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6 hours ago

June 12, 2025

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The section of railway between Kandy and Peradeniya affected by ground subsidence has been repaired and services restored, the Railway Department announced.

The Podi Menike train from Colombo Fort to Badulla was operated at 5.55 a.m. today (June 12) to assess safety, successfully passing the repaired section around 9 a.m. and reaching Kandy without issue.

However, the authorities stated that trains will continue to run at reduced speeds in the affected area.

This subsidence was attributed to recent heavy rainfall in Kandy.