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Imtiaz to be appointed SJB Chairman

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10 months ago

July 20, 2024

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National List MP Imtiaz Bakir Marker is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), replacing Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka.

According to SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, senior party members are currently discussing the appointment.

In this regard, General Secretary Maddumabandara’s comments to the “Daily Mirror” are as follows:

“We are currently discussing the matter at the moment. It is obvious that we have to appoint a new chairman as Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka who held the post since 2020 is no longer with us. Also, there is nothing new in appointing Mr. Bakeer Markar as the chairman as we initially decided to appoint him to the post when we were forming SJB,” Mr. Madduma Bandara said.

“The final decision will be made by the working committee, which is expected to meet next week. We are also planning to hold a party convention as well,” he added.

Source – dailymirror.lk

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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17 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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17 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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17 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.