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New Police hotline for north-eastern residents

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11 months ago

March 16, 2024

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A new emergency hotline tailored for Tamil-speaking individuals in the northern and eastern regions of the country has been launched today, operating 24/7.

Distinguished from the existing 119 service, this hotline is staffed exclusively by fluent Tamil speakers.

Residents in areas surrounding Vavuniya can access this service at any time. The police media spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa, highlighted its importance in ensuring equal rights for Tamil speakers to access emergency services.

This initiative follows the president’s emphasis on the significance of Tamil-speaking individuals being able to communicate emergencies in their mother tongue.

While open to speakers of all languages, the hotline is primarily intended for Tamil-speaking communities in the region. It stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to essential services.

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Yoshitha Rajapaksa named suspect in money laundering case

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7 hours ago

February 12, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police said that they will file charges against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention Of Money Laundering Act.

This was confirmed by Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police Buddhika Manatunga during a press conference held in Colombo this morning.

SSP Manatunga stated that an investigation into Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been ongoing since 2016, following the discovery of over Rs. 59 million in his bank accounts. Rajapaksa has been unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the source of these funds. Consequently, the police initiated an investigation under the Prevention Of Money Laundering Act.

According to the Police Spokesperson, further investigations revealed that the funds were invested in fixed deposits and bank accounts maintained as a joint account with a woman named Daisy Forrest. Based on these findings, the Attorney General directed the police to name Daisy Forrest as a suspect in the case alongside Rajapaksa.

Today, the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court formally named Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest as suspects in the money laundering case.

A foreign travel ban has already been imposed on Daisy Forrest. The police spokesperson said that Sri Lanka Police will continue to take necessary legal actions against all suspects involved in the case.

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No Change in Litro Gas Prices for February

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7 hours ago

February 11, 2025

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Channa Gunawardena, the Chairman of Litro Gas Company, has confirmed that the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of February 2025.

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17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use

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18 hours ago

February 11, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE.

Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga said that the Intelligence Units and Special Investigations Unit compiled a list of officers within the Sri Lanka Police Department suspected of using drugs.

The officers in question were tested and medical reports were sent to the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board. Following the results, the officers were dismissed from the police force.

SSP Manathunga also confirmed that investigations are ongoing into several other officers facing similar charges, and action will be taken based on their medical test results.

The Acting Inspector General of Police has instructed that strict action be taken against senior officers involved in the matter.