No SLPP MPs at fmr. MP’s death commemoration

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2 weeks ago

May 10, 2024

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The death anniversary of former MP of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and his security personnel, was held in Nittambuwa yesterday (May 09).

Former SLPP MP – Amarakeerthi Athukorale and his security personnel sergeant Jayantha Gunawardena died during a series of violent events that erupted in 2022 May 09.

However, it was notable that no public representative, even from the SLPP, was present at the commemoration.

Keheliya & 7 others remanded again

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3 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and seven others have been further remanded until June 03 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

They are facing charges related to the import of substandard human immunoglobulin vials.

This order was issued when the case was taken up before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today (20).

Interim injunction issued against Wijeyadasa & Keerthi

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8 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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The Colombo District Court has issued an interim order preventing Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Keerthi Udawatta as Acting General Secretary of the party.

This order was issued today (May 20) by Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana after considering a plaint submitted by MP Duminda Dissanayake.

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Diana named as suspect in passport case

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12 mins ago

May 20, 2024

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Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage has issued an order naming former State Minister Diana Gamage as a suspect in a case related to obtaining a passport through submission of false information to the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration.
During court proceedings, the CID had informed that the former State Minister was reported missing from her residence.

The CID also told the court that based on their investigation, Diana Gamage can be named as a suspect in the case filed in court.

Accordingly the Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered to name Diana Gamage as a suspect, and directed the CID to proceed with further actions related to the suspect.