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Open warrant on Kudu Salindu

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Suspect, Salindu Malshika Gunarathne, linked to organized crime and drug trafficking, failed to appear before the Panadura Magistrate’s Court for the third consecutive time today, January 6, 2025.

He had been granted bail on December 19, 2024, in relation to his court case, No. 80950/2021.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Imesha Muthumala, told Times Online that, “Salindu Gunarathne, also known as Kudu Salindu, did not appear before the court today.

“However, the court has issued a further reopened arrest warrant and additionally, the persons who stood as sureties have been ordered to appear in court on the next scheduled date,” SSP Muthumala further added.

According to police sources, the next hearing for the case of suspect Salindu Gunarathna known as Kudu Salindu, who is linked to organized crime and drug trafficking, has been postponed to May 19, 2025.

An open warrant has been issued to locate the suspect, who has been missing since he was granted bail on 19, December of last year.

The court has also issued a notice to one of the individuals who stood as a surety but failed to appear in court today. Additionally, the Panadura Magistrate’s Court has ordered all sureties to be present on the next court date, scheduled for May 19, 2025.

After Salindu Gunarathne was granted bail on December 19, 2024, the court ordered him to report to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and sign in every Sunday.

However, on the first Sunday following his release, which was on December 22, 2024, Salindu’s lawyers submitted a medical report issued by the medical officer of the Kalutara District, requesting a three day leave for the suspect.The lawyers also stated that their client’s was not in good health and unable to report to the court.

Since then, Salindu Gunarathne, also known as Kudu Salindu, has disappeared.

An arrest warrant has been issued, and the police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are actively searching for him to take him into custody.

(sundaytimes.lk)


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Solar power tariffs revised

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The Cabinet has approved a revision of tariffs for newly contracted solar energy systems in Sri Lanka, effective from June 16, 2025.

According to a letter issued by the Ministry of Energy dated June 20, the updated rates are as follows:

  • Rs. 20.90 per unit for systems up to 5 kilowatts (kW)
  • Rs. 19.61 per unit for systems between 5 kW and 20 kW
  • Rs. 17.46 per unit for systems between 20 kW and 100 kW

These revised rates will apply to all applicants who pay the system clearance fees on or after June 16, 2025. The new tariffs will also be valid for extension requests submitted on or after that date.

(dailynews.lk)

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Army denies social media claims fraudulent officer removals

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The Sri Lanka Army has dismissed recent social media claims suggesting a group of officers is being fraudulently removed using forged documents.

In a statement, the Army said the allegations are completely false stating that such assertions stem from a fundamental lack of understanding regarding military administrative protocols.

The allegations are aimed at damaging the institution’s reputation in the eyes of the public.

While confirming that no removals have taken place without proper procedures or the approval of the President, the statement asserts that the Army is committed to transparency while safeguarding national security.

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A/L top achievers in North, felicitated (Pics)

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Three hundred students from the Northern Province who excelled in all subject streams of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will each receive a grant of Rs. 100,000 from the President’s Fund.

As part of a newly launched initiative to honour high-performing students at the district level for the 2023/2024 G.C.E. A/L Examination, the President’s Fund hosted an award ceremony this morning (22) at the Iranamadu Nelum Piyasa Auditorium in the Northern Province.

During the event, 300 students from the districts of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya, specifically 60 students per district, with the top 10 students from each subject stream, were recognised and presented with financial awards for their outstanding academic performance. The President’s Fund has allocated a total of Rs. 30 million for this initiative, which is expected to be extended to all districts in the future.

Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, addressed the gathering and noted that following the formation of the new government, the President’s Fund has been restructured and expanded under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Disanayaka. He emphasised that the Fund now operates with increased transparency, correcting past irregularities to ensure benefits are directed to the truly deserving. Dr. Kumanayake also mentioned ongoing efforts to digitise the Fund and decentralise its services to improve accessibility and efficiency.

He further highlighted that education is the key to a successful life and urged the students to take full advantage of the support provided, pursue academic excellence, become responsible citizens and contribute positively to the country’s development.
Also addressing the event were Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne and Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar.

A vote of thanks was delivered by Abhishek, a student from Jaffna Hindu College, who expressed heartfelt appreciation to the President and the President’s Fund. He described the programme as a valuable opportunity for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education and achieve their goals.

In attendance at the ceremony were Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Development Upali Samarasinghe, Members of Parliament K. Ilankumaran, Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy and M. Jagadeeswaran, along with other public representatives. Also present were Mr. Roshan Gamage, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary of the President’s Fund, senior officials from the Fund, government officers, heads of security forces, parents and students.

(President’s Media Division)

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