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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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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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3 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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6 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.