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Mahindananda’s lawyer sends letter to CIABOC

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The legal counsel of former Agriculture Minister – Mahindananda Aluthgamage, against whom an arrest warrant has been issued, has sent a letter to the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The full letter in Sinhala is as follows : 

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Indian officials extend US visit to iron out trade deal, sources say

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Officials from India will extend their Washington visit to try to reach agreement on a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and address lingering concerns on both sides, two Indian government sources said on Monday.

Trade talks between India and the U.S. have hit roadblocks over disagreements on import duties for auto components, steel, and farm goods, ahead of Trump’s July 9 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs.

The Indian delegation had been expected to conclude discussions by last Friday, but was staying on until at least Monday evening to iron out differences and move towards an agreement, officials said, declining to be named as the discussions are private.

“There are certain disagreements over opening up the agriculture and dairy sectors, though India has offered tariff concessions on 90% of tariff lines. A final call will be taken by the political leadership of the two countries,” one of the government sources said.

“The Indian delegation could stay for another one to two days if discussions continue,” the second source said.

India’s commerce ministry and the U.S. Trade Representative Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Agriculture and dairy are “big red lines” for India in its ongoing trade negotiations with the U.S., Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Financial Express newspaper in an interview published on Monday.

“Yes, I’d love to have an agreement, a big, good, beautiful one; why not?” Sitharaman said, adding that an early conclusion of the trade deal would serve India better.
Trump said last week that America was going to have a “very big” trade deal with India, but gave no details.

(Reuters)

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Prof. Malani Andagama passes away

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Sri Lanka mourns the loss of Prof. Malani Andagama, a distinguished historian, academic, and former Head of the Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who passed away at the age of 85.

Born in Galapitamada, Kegalle, Prof. Andagama began her academic journey at Ruwanwella Central College, later entering the University of Peradeniya, where she earned her Honours Degree in History. 

She briefly served as an Assistant Lecturer before joining the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 1971, where she remained until her retirement in 2005.

Prof. Andagama was widely respected for her pioneering research on Sri Lanka’s village council and municipal systems, and her acclaimed book “Sri Lankave Gam Sabha Kramaya” earned the State Literary Award.

She also served as the Chairperson of the Mahavamsa Editorial Board, contributing significantly to the preservation and study of Sri Lanka’s historical chronicles.

She was married to the late Pandula Andagama, a prominent anthropologist and scholar.

Final rites will be announced in due course.

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Lorry carrying explosives seized on Habarana-Trinco road

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Police have seized a lorry transporting explosives along the Habarana-Trincomalee main road.

According to police, officers attached to the Hatharas Kotuwa Police had stopped and inspected the vehicle during a routine check, during which they discovered a bag containing C-4, a highly explosive substance, hidden beneath the dashboard near the driver’s seat.

The seized stock of explosives had weighed 156.07 grams. 

The lorry driver was taken into custody.

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