I’m not in hiding – Sajin Vaas (Video)

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1 year ago

January 8, 2024

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Former MP – Sajin Vaas Gunawardena has emphasised that he is not in hiding as claimed by reports.

Noting that the many in the country knew where he lived, he has said that he is not in hiding.

Mr. Gunewardena was responding to a recent news report which had been quoted by president of the ‘Magen Ratata organization’, Mr. Sanjaya Mahawatta, during a recent media briefing.

Mr. Mahawatta had said that according to the news report, a court order had been issued to summon Mr. Gunawardena over a massive tax fraud.

Speaking further, Mr. Gunewardena says that the report quoted was dated well over 07 – 08 in the past and he had already appeared in court in this regard to resolve the matter.

He added that he has been paying taxes for over 10 -15 years.

He also challenged Mr. Mahawatta to take the matter up in court, and he will appear accordingly to reveal the truth.

The statements of Mr. Gunewardena and Mr. Mahawatta are as follows.

TRCSL denies suspension of ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service

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4 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has dismissed media reports claiming it has decided to suspend the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service, which has been planned to be implemented in the country.

According to the Director General of TRCSL Bandula Herath, a dashboard system is required to carry out the necessary regulations for providing this service. However, there has been some delay in bringing in this system to the country, he said.

He stated that the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service is expected to become operational in April, as soon as the necessary systems are in place.

Speaking further, the Director General affirmed, “I can say with responsibility that the service provided by that company will not be stopped. The service is scheduled to be available in our country by April.”

He also highlighted that, “they provide a dashboard to properly regulate the service they offer, to ensure that the required service is being delivered correctly to the customers, and to regulate the country’s national security. Through this, we can regulate both issues effectively.”

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Shooter of Grandpass twin murder, arrested

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4 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Grandpass Police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect involved in the shooting of two individuals in Nagalagam veediya on March 17.
The suspect, a resident of Weskumara Mawatha, Grandpass, was arrested today (March 25) by a special police team.

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Fmr. State Minister remanded

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4 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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The Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court today (March 25) ordered to hold former State Minister – S. Viyalanderan in remand custody until April 01.

Viyalanderan was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement in connection with allegedly aiding and abetting the soliciting of a bribe.