Nathasha granted bail (Update)

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2 years ago

July 5, 2023

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Standup comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya has been released by the Colombo High Court on a personal bail of Rs. 100,000/- on Wednesday (05).

Senior Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris appearing on behalf of the Attorney General’s Department raised no objections to Nathasha being granted bail.

However, when Edirisooriya was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court earlier today, she was ordered to be further remanded until July 12.

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(Previous News : July 05, 2023 3:07pm)

Nathasha & Saddharathana Thero remanded again

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested for her recent remarks related to Buddhism, has been further remanded until July 12.

She was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court earlier today (July 05).

Meanwhile, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has also ordered to further remand Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero until July 12.

The Thera was arrested on May 28 by the CID over making statements said to be detrimental to the religious harmony in the country.

Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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5 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.