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High Court calls for defence evidence in Millennium City case

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2 years ago

January 24, 2023

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The Colombo High Court decided to summon defence evidence in the case filed against former Kandy ASP Kulasiri Udugampola alleging that he raided a safe house operated by Sri Lanka Army Intelligence Division at the Millennium City Housing Complex in Athurugiriya and arrested intelligence officers revealing state secrets.

Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendige was scheduled to announce today (24) the decision whether the accused would be released without calling for defence evidence under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Announcing the decision, the Judge said the court will also call for evidence from the defendant in relation to the case.

Accordingly, the Judge ordered to submit defence evidence and ordered the case to be taken up again on February 21.

The Attorney General filed the case against Mr. Udugampola alleging that on January 02, 2002, the former ASP raided a safe house operated by Army Intelligence Division at the Millennium City Housing Complex in Athurugiriya and arrested intelligence officers. The case said this has compromised the country’s national security and sovereignty.

(Ada Derana)

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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8 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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