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President – AG hold talks on controversial legal proceedings

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General’s Department at the Presidential Secretariat today (Jan. 06).

During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all institutions working towards the effective enforcement of the law.

President Disanayake highlighted the critical responsibility of the Attorney General’s Department to restore public confidence in the judicial system. He further stressed that public perception regarding political interference must be transformed to ensure trust in the legal process.

The President reiterated the government’s commitment to avoiding any actions that could erode public expectations. He assured that efforts are being made to re-establish confidence in the justice system and restore the principles of fairness and equity in the eyes of the people.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe PC, along with several officials from the Attorney General’s Department.

(President’s media Division)

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27-yr old dies in police custody

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A 27-year old has died in the custody of the Kosgoda police, reports say.

The deceased, named Tharindu Siriwardena, had been arrested with drugs yesterday (May 01), police say.

Noting that he had passed away while being taken to hospital after falling ill, police say that an investigation on the death will be done. 

However, the deceased’s father has stated that his son was severely beaten by the Kosgoda police when arrested.

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CID launches probe into death threats against Deshabandu

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that an investigation has been launched into alleged death threats against suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Accordingly, the CID has also obtained permission from Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura to record statements from two suspects detained in the Boossa High Security Prison.

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CSE to close early for LG polls

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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that trading hours will be shortened on May 06, in view of the Local Government Elections.

On that day, trading, which commences at 9.30am, will conclude at 12:30pm – two hours earlier than the usual closing time of 2:30pm.

The CSE stated that the decision was made to accommodate the convenience of investors, staff, and other market participants during the election day.

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