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Petition against former SIS chief deferred

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8 months ago

October 9, 2024

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The Court of Appeal has ordered that a petition filed seeking an order be issued to the National Police Commission to take disciplinary actions against the former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Nilantha Jayawardena, to be taken up on November 13.

This petition has been filed against the former SIS chief over his failure to take action to prevent the Easter Sunday terror attack despite receiving intelligence in advance.

The petition filed by the Centre for Society and Religion (CSR) was taken up before a two-member Appeals Court judge bench consisting of Justices Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Mahen Gopallawa today.

During the hearing, President’s Counsel Chandaka Jayasundara, who appeared for the defendant, stated before the court that the relevant petition filed against his client should be dismissed since the National Police Commission has already initiated a new investigation regarding the matter following a Supreme Court order.

Accordingly, the court ordered the next hearing to be scheduled on November 13, in order to consider whether to confirm the facts presented regarding the petition or allow its withdrawal.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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12-hr water cut in several areas of Colombo

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11 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (May 25) in several areas, including Colombo, due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant.

Due to this, the public is urged to make prior arrangements and store an adequate supply of water to avoid inconvenience during the period of the suspension.

Accordingly, the water cut will affect the following areas:

Colombo 01 to Colombo 15
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Kaduwela
Battaramulla
Kolonnawa
Kotikawatta
Mulleriyawa
IDH (Infectious Diseases Hospital) area
Maharagama
Dehiwala
Mount Lavinia
Ratmalana and Moratuwa

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Investigations underway to arrest 20 criminals hiding overseas

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11 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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The Ministry of Public Security states that investigations are underway to arrest 20 members of major organized crime gangs currently hiding overseas.

Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Interpol has already issued red notices for their arrest and that the countries where these criminals are hiding have been identified.

He added that investigations into the group have been expanded in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Since the new government came to power, 11 members of organized crime gangs hiding abroad have been brought back to the island and produced before courts.

Meanwhile, operations to arrest members of organized crime gangs involved in various criminal activities, including murder and drug trafficking, within the country are also ongoing.

The Minister added that the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) are jointly conducting investigations into the allegations against them.

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Ex-Minister Duminda Dissanayake arrested

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11 hours ago

May 23, 2025

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Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) – Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a gold-colored T-56 assault rifle at a luxury apartment complex in Havelock Town, Wellawatte.

The firearm, found earlier this week, led to the arrest of 03 suspects, based on information revealed during interrogations conducted in connection with the incident.