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Ice drug issue behind murder of Dan’s brother!

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2 years ago

February 6, 2023

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The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) arrested four persons including the main suspect involved in the murder of Pathiranage Prakash Thilina Kumara, a brother of Ape Janabala Pakshaya’s Spokesman and Chairman of Nawa Sinhale organisation, Dan Priyasad.

The suspects were arrested on the day before yesterday (04).

The victim was hacked to death under the Orugodawatta Flyover on July 25 last year during the night when the electricity was off.

The CCD said that three of the four arrested suspects are residents of Pansalhena Road in Wellampitiya aged between 21 to 25.

The fourth suspect who is from Webada is identified as Bandula Piyal alias Bandu, a 50-year-old.

It was reported that two suspects are father and son and are distantly related to the murder victim.

The two swords that were used in the murder were found hidden in the house of the Webada suspect and from the house of Dulan Madhushanka, also known as Dula, a resident of Wellampitiya.

The police also found the vehicle in which the suspects arrived at the location of the murder.

The CCD said the murder has been committed over a dispute over ice drug trade.

Police said that there were allegations of assault and intimidation against the person who was killed.

A case was pending against him in court for assaulting and injuring a person. Police said that he was on bail over the case.

The four arrested suspects have been remanded until February 08 after being produced in the Colombo Fort Chief Magistrate’s Court.

The deceased 34-year-old Pathiranage Prakash Thilina Kumara worked as a machine operator in an ‘Amano’ gutter manufacturing factory.

His workplace was also located near the Orugodawatta Flyover.

Prakash Thilina, a resident of Kuruniyawatte, Meethotamulla in Orugodawatta, was a father of two daughters.

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Police media spokesman resigns

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3 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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The Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga has tendered his resignation from the position.

According to reports, he has handed over his letter of resignation to the Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill

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3 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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Hon. Speaker of Parliament endorses the certificate on the Bill

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed without amendments in Parliament today (20).

The debate on the Second Reading of this Bill was held today from 5:40 PM to 7:10 PM. Subsequently, following the consideration of the Bill at the Committee Stage, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament.

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament for its First Reading on 01.03.2025.

Furthermore, Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill today (20), in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

Accordingly, this Bill will be enforced as the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 02 of 2025.

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Japan provides fire trucks to Sri Lanka

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3 hours ago

March 20, 2025

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The Government of Japan, through a grant assistance of JPY 300 million, has decided to provide state-of-the-art Japanese fire trucks to the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen disaster response capabilities in the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs), ensuring a safer business environment and contributing to economic and social stability.

Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata SOMATA and Secretary of the Finance Ministry – Mr. K. M. M. Siriwardana, today (March 20) signed and exchanged notes in Colombo on this grant assistance.

The EPZs play a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s economy by attracting investment and driving industrial growth.

The increasing risks of fire hazards and other emergencies risk hampering its critical functions.

The Japanese fire trucks, equipped with cutting-edge technology, will bolster the capacity of EPZs, safeguarding businesses, workers, and communities.

The project also underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to addressing Sri Lanka’s socio-economic challenges and promoting sustainable development.