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“President’s goal is, not to pass the task of reconciliation to next generation”

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Presidential Secretary Mr Saman Ekanayake stated that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s goal is, not to pass the task of reconciliation in Sri Lanka to the next generation, but to solve it now.

The President’s Secretary pointed out that there is a strong need to resolve the issues related to the reconciliation process, and that if this effort is successful, there will be no need for the country to go to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva for another year.

Mr. Saman Ekanayake,  made these remarks at a civil society awareness discussion on the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism held yesterday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister Mr. Ali Sabri.

The Foreign Minister explained the objectives of the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism, and the role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was discussed at length.

Mr. Saman Ekanayake, who sought the views and suggestions of the members of the civil society organizations who were present on the achievement of the objectives of the establishment of the commission, also stated that he expects everyone’s support to make the reconciliation process a success.

He emphasized that the agreement and support of all citizens is needed to move forward as a country.

(President’s Media Division)

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CID arrests driver of ‘Pilleyan’

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested an associate of former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pillayan’.

The individual is said to have worked as his driver. 

The suspect was arrested over the disappearance of an University Vice Chancellor in the Eastern Province in 2006, police say.

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Gunman arrested after firing at Manampitiya church

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A suspect who opened fire at the Christ Church near Manampitiya Ayurveda Place has been arrested by the Police.

The shooting occurred around 7:00 pm yesterdat (April 18.)

The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Main Road, Manampitiya, had fled the scene after firing a shot that damaged a church window. 

According to police investigations, the gunman approached the church gate, appeared to survey the area, then returned to the road and fired before fleeing.

No injuries or fatalities were reported.Following a tip-off, officers from the Manampitiya Police Station apprehended the suspect and seized the locally-made firearm used in the incident.

Preliminary investigations suggest the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute with the church’s pastor. Further investigations are underway.

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Fairly heavy rains expected today

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The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts during the afternoon or night today (April 19).

The department noted that fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.

Showers may occur in Western province and in Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the morning.

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