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MP’s murder: No chemicals to do DNA tests

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February 14, 2023

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The DNA of the accused in the murder of MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala has not been obtained due to the lack of necessary chemicals, it was revealed in the Attanagalla Magistrate’s Court yesterday (13).

This was revealed when the defense lawyers presented facts to the court regarding the arbitrary detention of the defendants.

The lawyers pointed out that the rights of the prisoners are being violated.

The case related to the murder of the MP was heard at the Attanagalla Magistrate’s Court yesterday and the 42 suspects were also produced in the court.

A group of lawyers, including President’s Counsel Saliya Peiris, appeared on behalf of the defendants. The case was postponed for February 27.

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Date announced for Grade 05 scholarship exam

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October 3, 2023

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The 2023 Grade 05 scholarship exam will be held on 15 October, the Department of Examinations says.

Accordingly, the exam will be held at 2,888 centres across the country, Commissioner General of Examinations – H. J. M. Amith Jayasundara said.

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Nadeesha wins Silver at Asian Games

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October 3, 2023

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge has won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games currently being held in Hangzhou, China.

She won the silver with an impressive throw of 61.57m which is also her personal best.

India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games in 17 years and only the second medal for the island nation so far this year.

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Fish processing unit at Oluwil to be leased

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October 3, 2023

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The cabinet has previously given approval to reactivate the unused fish processing plant in the Oluwil fishing port premises and provide facilities to the TES (Private) Company Limited to run fish processing activities.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries to lease the fish processing unit located in the Oluwil Ports Complex to TES (Private) Company Limited for a period of 10 years subject to the relevant rent being charged monthly, as recommended by the Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.